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Oversized holiday greeting cards
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54793
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 10 oversized holiday greeting cards, including one from Annie Whitaker with personal message on the back, one from The Standard Shoe Store in Banff, 6 from Stovel Company Limited and two sent to Eleanor Luxton from "Bill". Cards include lithograph images and printed paper copies of…
- Date Range
- [1895-1910]
- [1925-1930]
- [1945-1960]
- 1946
- 1956
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / 21
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- 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 / 21
- Responsibility
- Art used in cards produced by Adrian Hill, Nicholas Hornyansky and Walter J. Phillips
- Date Range
- [1895-1910]
- [1925-1930]
- [1945-1960]
- 1946
- 1956
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 10 oversized holiday greeting cards, including one from Annie Whitaker with personal message on the back, one from The Standard Shoe Store in Banff, 6 from Stovel Company Limited and two sent to Eleanor Luxton from "Bill". Cards include lithograph images and printed paper copies of art depicting Shakespeare's house in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England; landscapes and scenic waterfront views; and holiday-themed art designs. Two items in file are accompanied by original mailing envelopes addressed to Eleanor Luxton, 1956.
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Whitaker, Annie
- Subject Access
- Art
- Artist
- Christmas
- Businesses
- Family and personal life
- Holidays
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Manitoba
- Winnipeg
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Annotated item stored in mylar to prevent possible ink transfer onto other archival materials
- Category
- Arts
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Item signed by Annie Whitaker has maker's label attached to back, reads "John O'Groats Artcraft Made in England"
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Pamphlets, programmes, books, other publications
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55117
- 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
- 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
- Processed
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Personal interest and educational publications
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54774
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical…
- Date Range
- [1907-1915]
- [1924]
- [1931]
- 1937
- 1952
- 1954
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 50
- 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 / 50
- Date Range
- [1907-1915]
- [1924]
- [1931]
- 1937
- 1952
- 1954
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 23 x 32 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical information on Japan's educational system; and Inuit art styles and design methods.
- Notes
- Book titled "Canadian Eskimo Art" stamped twice on front cover with workds "HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY" and has blank form and envelope for sign-out slips attached inside front cover and on first page.
- Name Access
- Davis, Bob
- Subject Access
- Art
- Education
- Travel
- Tourism
- Newspaper
- Journalism
- Health services
- Medicine
- Politics
- Government
- History
- Churches
- Religions
- First Nations
- Indigenous Peoples
- Geographic Access
- United States of America
- New York
- Canada
- Quebec
- Montreal
- Ontario
- Toronto
- England
- Japan
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Medical reference booklet has been placed in mylar due to attached pieces of unidentified material and risk of contact with other archival items
- Category
- Arts
- First nations
- Education
- Government
- Health services
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Religions
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Personal letters and mail from community organizations
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54781
- 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
- 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
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Photo and Feature Stories
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54623
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 8 cm of textual records (40.5 x 60 cm or smaller) and 25 photographs : b&w (20 x 25 cm or smaller). Records include newspaper clippings, typed articles, research, correspondence, and photograph prints. File pertains to Dorothy's freelance research, notes, original writing, and pub…
- Date Range
- 1933-1978
- 1933-1934
- 1942
- 1953-1954
- 1960-1963
- 1965
- 1969
- 1970
- 1977-1978
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 8-18
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Newspaper clipping
- Photograph
- Published record
- Textual record
- Scrapbook
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
- Sous-Fonds
- M521
- Sub-Series
- M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 8-18
- Date Range
- 1933-1978
- 1933-1934
- 1942
- 1953-1954
- 1960-1963
- 1965
- 1969
- 1970
- 1977-1978
- Physical Description
- 8 cm of textual records (40.5 x 60 cm or smaller); 25 photographs : b&w (20 x 25 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 8 cm of textual records (40.5 x 60 cm or smaller) and 25 photographs : b&w (20 x 25 cm or smaller). Records include newspaper clippings, typed articles, research, correspondence, and photograph prints. File pertains to Dorothy's freelance research, notes, original writing, and published articles from The Albertan and The Calgary Herald primarily in the 1960s, and short stories for Reader's Digest in 1933-1934. File documents various people, places, and events significant to Banff, including: the old days, Banff Indian Days, Mountain School, Banff Centre, Banff namesake in Scotland, the teahouses at Lake Louise, hot springs, Indigenous regalia and ceremonies, local guides, and Silver City. File also includes personal notes/stories and correspondence between Dorothy and her parents, and several articles from the Banff Crag and Canyon. Notable people include Cliff and Beverly White, Walking Buffalo (Tatanga Mani, George McLean), George Paris, Margaret Greenham, Ike Mills, and Nora Drummond-Davies.
- Notes
- Correspondence between Dorothy and Mrs. Margaret Greenham, dated April 4, 1942.
- Correspondence between Dorothy and C.R. Walrod from the museum in Kelowna, dated November 4, 1953.
- Correspondence between Dorothy and her parents, dated March 9, 1961.
- M521 / I / A / 10 : title on folder changed to [Indigenous]. Original title was "Indian Story Material."
- M521 / I / A / 10 : photographs of Frank Kaquitts were originally filed in this folder (see: V75).
- M521 / I / A / 16 : title on folder changed to [Indigenous Ceremonial Regalia]. Original title was "Indian Ceremonial Costume."
- Most of the newspaper clippings are glued on a piece of paper like an unbound scrapbook.
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Wardle, James M.
- Greenham, Margaret
- White, Clifford
- Drummond-Davies, Nora
- Mills, Ike
- McLean, George
- Walking Buffalo (George McLean)
- Kaquitts, Frank
- Subject Access
- Grizzly Bears
- Fire fighters
- Boats
- Sunshine Village
- Teahouses
- Lake Agnes Teahouse
- Oldtimers
- Banff Indian Days
- Regalia
- Calgary Stampede
- Guides
- Homestead Hotel
- Hotel
- Mountain School
- Art
- Artist
- Animals
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Bears
- Calgary Herald
- Community life
- Community events
- Hot Springs
- Indigenous Peoples
- Lake O'Hara Trails Club
- Mountain guides
- Newspaper
- Research
- Stoney Nakoda
- The Albertan
- Crag and Canyon newspaper
- Banff Centre
- Geographic Access
- Castle Mountain
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Canada
- Scotland
- Plain of Six Glaciers
- Lake Agnes
- Bow River
- Calgary
- Lake Louise
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Many of the newspaper clippings and other textual records were taped or glued together, and some of the photograph prints are damaged by ink. May present conservation issues in the future.
- Acid-free archival paper was sporadically used to protect prints.
- Should consider digitizing before further degradation.
- Creator
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Raven's End - art from students
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56271
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of thank you cards, letters and art sent to Ben Gadd from various elementary school classes pertaining to his book, Raven's End.
- Date Range
- 2003-2013
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 51 to 57
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Drawing
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / II : Research and publication records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / II / B : Other publications
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 51 to 57
- Date Range
- 2003-2013
- Physical Description
- 14 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of thank you cards, letters and art sent to Ben Gadd from various elementary school classes pertaining to his book, Raven's End.
- Storage Range
- Stored in boxes M590/II/B/46 to 51 and M590/II/B/52 to 57
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Education
- Schools
- Art
- Publication
- Correspondence
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- British Columbia
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Raven's End excerpts and outlines
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56255
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of chapter drafts, corrections, outlines and a list of illustrations pertaining to Ben Gadd's fiction book, Raven's End.
- Date Range
- 1988-1992
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 41
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / II : Research and publication records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / II / B : Other publications
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 41
- GMD
- Textual record
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- 1988-1992
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of chapter drafts, corrections, outlines and a list of illustrations pertaining to Ben Gadd's fiction book, Raven's End.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Arts
- Communications
- Businesses
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Arts
- Communications
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Raven's End notes, early article
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56256
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of loose notes by Ben Gadd pertaining to his fiction book, Raven's End; a confirmation of receipt for Ben's application to The Canada Council's Exploration Program grant in 1990; and a March 1991 article in the Jasper Booster mentioning the upcoming completion of Raven's End.
- Date Range
- 1990-1993
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 42
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / II : Research and publication records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / II / B : Other publications
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 42
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd, Jasper Booster
- Date Range
- 1990-1993
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of loose notes by Ben Gadd pertaining to his fiction book, Raven's End; a confirmation of receipt for Ben's application to The Canada Council's Exploration Program grant in 1990; and a March 1991 article in the Jasper Booster mentioning the upcoming completion of Raven's End.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Arts
- Communications
- Businesses
- Newspaper
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Arts
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Raven's End publisher comments, reviews
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56257
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of rejection letters, corrections and comments from various publishers and readers, pertaining to Ben Gadd's fiction book, Raven's End.
- Date Range
- 1991-1996
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 43
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / II : Research and publication records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / II / B : Other publications
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 43
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1991-1996
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of rejection letters, corrections and comments from various publishers and readers, pertaining to Ben Gadd's fiction book, Raven's End.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Arts
- Communications
- Correspondence
- Businesses
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Communications
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Reference Material
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54749
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2.5 cm of textual material, 45.5 x 60.5 cm or smaller. File consists of miscellaneous research and reference material related to Murray Hay's work projects. File includes various brochures and tourism booklets about Alaska (one of Hay's projects in the 1990s) and a promotional post…
- Date Range
- 1982- ca.1999
- 1982
- 1993-1994
- ca.1999
- Reference Code
- M570 / II / 1-2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M570 / V795
- Series
- M570 / II : Research and Reference Material
- Sous-Fonds
- M570
- Accession Number
- 2019.41
- Reference Code
- M570 / II / 1-2
- Date Range
- 1982- ca.1999
- 1982
- 1993-1994
- ca.1999
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records (45.5 x 60.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2.5 cm of textual material, 45.5 x 60.5 cm or smaller. File consists of miscellaneous research and reference material related to Murray Hay's work projects. File includes various brochures and tourism booklets about Alaska (one of Hay's projects in the 1990s) and a promotional poster of the Mt. Everest Canadian Expedition (1982).
- Notes
- M570 / II / 2 is oversize.
- Hay produced a map of the route of the Mt. Everest Canadian Expedition that was used for promotional purposes and in books produced by Pat Morrow (a participant of the expedition). This poster also has smaller images of all of the participants.
- One of the booklets in M570 / II / 1 is published in German.
- Name Access
- Hay, Murray
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Airplane
- Cartography
- Discovery and travel
- Everest '82
- Mountains
- Promo
- Research
- Trails
- Travel
- Landscapes
- Climbing
- Geographic Access
- Alaska
- United States
- United States of America
- Nepal
- Mount Everest
- Language
- English
- German
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57216
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Old Philadelphia (included is a book of early photographs of Philadelphia) History of the photographic society of Philadelphia Research, clipping and articles about photogra…
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Reference Code
- M593 / 11 - 14
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M593
- Sous-Fonds
- M593
- Accession Number
- 2018.8691
- Reference Code
- M593 / 11 - 14
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Physical Description
- 26 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
- Old Philadelphia (included is a book of early photographs of Philadelphia)
- History of the photographic society of Philadelphia
- Research, clipping and articles about photography in Philadelphia
- Name Access
- Schaffer, Mary
- Schaffer, Mary Townsend Sharples
- Access Restrictions
- All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57217
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Alice Martin Henriette Tuzo Kawai Michi Darren Swanson Mary Schaffer H.C. White
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Reference Code
- M593 / 20 - 21
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M593
- Sous-Fonds
- M593
- Accession Number
- 2018.8691
- Reference Code
- M593 / 20 - 21
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Physical Description
- 26 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
- Alice Martin
- Henriette Tuzo
- Kawai Michi
- Darren Swanson
- Mary Schaffer
- H.C. White
- Access Restrictions
- All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
- Language
- English
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56933
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Suzette Chalifoux Swifts and Schaffer Quakes in Buckskin Elsie Park Gowan Gowan Elsie Park Mountain Movie makes Mrs. Arthur Spragge Agnes MacDonald Sarah Grand Edith Cavell Ju…
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Reference Code
- M593 / 1 - 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M593
- Sous-Fonds
- M593
- Accession Number
- 2018.8691
- Reference Code
- M593 / 1 - 5
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Physical Description
- 26 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
- Suzette Chalifoux
- Swifts and Schaffer
- Quakes in Buckskin
- Elsie Park Gowan
- Gowan Elsie Park
- Mountain Movie makes
- Mrs. Arthur Spragge
- Agnes MacDonald
- Sarah Grand
- Edith Cavell
- Julia Henshaw
- Irene Todd
- A.F. Mummery
- Esther Merriam
- Sharon Stearns
- Across Lake Chad
- Currie Love
- Mark Roth
- Tyson, Patricia Peterson
- Betty Spears
- Gilbert and Gilette
- Vaux family
- Vaux letters to Walcott
- Sharples records
- Genecology of the Sharples
- Schaffer / Warren marriage
- Research and newspaper clippings related to Mary Schaffer
- Name Access
- Vaux, George, X
- Vaux, George
- Schaffer, Mary Townsend Sharples
- Schaffer, Mary
- Schaffer, Charles
- Access Restrictions
- All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
- Language
- English
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57075
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Janet Munro Edmonton Stragglers Wacko Wendy S & L Swift Marilyn Monroe Chester County, PA Academy of natural Sciences
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Reference Code
- M593 / 6 - 10
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M593
- Sous-Fonds
- M593
- Accession Number
- 2018.8691
- Reference Code
- M593 / 6 - 10
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Physical Description
- 26 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
- Janet Munro
- Edmonton Stragglers
- Wacko Wendy
- S & L Swift
- Marilyn Monroe
- Chester County, PA
- Academy of natural Sciences
- Name Access
- Schaffer, Mary
- Schaffer, Mary Townsend Sharples
- Access Restrictions
- All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Research files for the book "This Wild Spirit"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57076
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include: Molly Adams Henry Vaux Idatt Ogilvie Dorothy Sharples Beaver Family Files related to women that travel, photograph and live in mountains (Schaffer)
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Reference Code
- M593 / 15 - 19
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M593
- Sous-Fonds
- M593
- Accession Number
- 2018.8691
- Reference Code
- M593 / 15 - 19
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2006 - 2017
- Physical Description
- 26 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of research files for the book "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Topics in folder include:
- Molly Adams
- Henry Vaux
- Idatt Ogilvie
- Dorothy Sharples
- Beaver Family
- Files related to women that travel, photograph and live in mountains (Schaffer)
- Access Restrictions
- All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
- Language
- English
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Research files for the exhibit "This Wild Spirit"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57215
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of files for the exhibit "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Included are files regarding the exhibit of This Wild Spirit and its exhibition at Jasper - Yellowhead Museum Archives, University of Alberta and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Date Range
- 2016 - 2017
- Reference Code
- M593 / 22 - 24
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Colleen Skidmore fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M593
- Sous-Fonds
- M593
- Accession Number
- 2018.8691
- Reference Code
- M593 / 22 - 24
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2016 - 2017
- Physical Description
- 26 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of files for the exhibit "This Wild Spirit" authored by Colleen Skidmore. Included are files regarding the exhibit of This Wild Spirit and its exhibition at Jasper - Yellowhead Museum Archives, University of Alberta and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Access Restrictions
- All materials are copyright. Research materials can be used as reference only. The Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections does not own copyright to materials from other institutions or private lenders. The user must requests permission from copyright owner and cite original material.
- Language
- English
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Sailing, Ernest Maunder's model ship photographs
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54971
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 43 photograph prints pertaining to sailing, rowing, canoeing and model ships. LUX/I/E4/PA-72 to 85 depict unnamed individuals in boats and canoes, as well as river and lake scenes [ca.1900-1910]; LUX/I/E4/PA-86 to 114 depict model ships and scenes from a trip to Newfoundland, inclu…
- Date Range
- [1900-1910]
- 1930-1936
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / 72 to 114
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / I / E : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / I / E4 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / 72 to 114
- Date Range
- [1900-1910]
- 1930-1936
- Physical Description
- 43 photographs : b&w prints ; 14.5 x 9 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 43 photograph prints pertaining to sailing, rowing, canoeing and model ships. LUX/I/E4/PA-72 to 85 depict unnamed individuals in boats and canoes, as well as river and lake scenes [ca.1900-1910]; LUX/I/E4/PA-86 to 114 depict model ships and scenes from a trip to Newfoundland, including images of Ernest Maunder and "Commander Grahame". Numerous photographs are annotated on the back by Ernest Maunder with details including dates and locations of photographs, names, and dimensions of model ships. File also contains scanned copy of letter dated December 7, 1932 from Ernest Maunder to Norman Luxton pertaining to his ship modelling hobby and planned work on a model ship requested by Norman [possibly referring to photograph LUX/I/E4/PA-96].
- Notes
- File contains some duplicate prints in fair/poor condition
- LUX/I/E4/PA-86 to 114 kept together in envelope next to scanned letter to maintain original context
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Maunder, Ernest
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Boats
- Canoes and canoeing
- Community life
- Boat building
- Model boats
- Ship
- Recreation
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- St. John's
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Photographs stored in mylar
- Category
- Arts
- 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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School project, wildlife identification
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55954
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a school project produced by the grade 7 class of 2017/18 at Alice Jamieson Girls' Academy in Calgary. Project is titled "The Other Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" and consists of illustrations and scientific descriptions of imaginary animals, plants and other species.
- Date Range
- 2017-2018
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / A / 25
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / II : Research and publication records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / A / 25
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2017-2018
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a school project produced by the grade 7 class of 2017/18 at Alice Jamieson Girls' Academy in Calgary. Project is titled "The Other Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" and consists of illustrations and scientific descriptions of imaginary animals, plants and other species.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Correspondence
- Art
- Natural history
- Wildlife
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Category
- Arts
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Part Of
- Precipice Theatre Society fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of four scrapbooks, each scrapbook is representative of a year of Precipice Theatre's activities. items in the scrapbook include: programs, poster, photographs, newspaper clipping, and letters. M580 / 5 / A : 1989 M580 / 5 / B : 1990 M580 / 5 / C : 1991 M580 / 5 / D : 1992
- Date Range
- 1989 - 2000
- Reference Code
- M580 / V / A - D
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Precipice Theatre Society fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M580 / V813
- Series
- M580 / V : Scrapbooks
- Sous-Fonds
- M580
- Accession Number
- 2020.13
- Reference Code
- M580 / V / A - D
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1989 - 2000
- Physical Description
- 2 cm textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of four scrapbooks, each scrapbook is representative of a year of Precipice Theatre's activities. items in the scrapbook include: programs, poster, photographs, newspaper clipping, and letters.
- M580 / 5 / A : 1989
- M580 / 5 / B : 1990
- M580 / 5 / C : 1991
- M580 / 5 / D : 1992
- Subject Access
- Theatre
- Environment and Nature
- Environment
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff, Alberta
- Language
- English
- Category
- Education
- Environment
- Arts
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Sheet music and musical exam documents
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55085
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one annotated booklet of sheet music for pianoforte [possibly used as teaching material by Eleanor Luxton]; music examination results for Eleanor Luxton signed by music teacher W.E. Round; and a certificate marking Eleanor Luxton's successful completion of a music theory exam at th…
- Date Range
- 1922
- [1928-1930]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / B1 / 144
- 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 / II / B : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / B1 : Personal education
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / B1 / 144
- Date Range
- 1922
- [1928-1930]
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one annotated booklet of sheet music for pianoforte [possibly used as teaching material by Eleanor Luxton]; music examination results for Eleanor Luxton signed by music teacher W.E. Round; and a certificate marking Eleanor Luxton's successful completion of a music theory exam at the Toronto Conservatory of Music.
- Material Details
- Sheet music booklet contains numerous blue ink stamps which read "approved", as well as multiple gold star stickers and annotations in pencil.
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Round, William E. (Bill), Sr.
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Handle music booklet with caution as pages may tear or separate further
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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