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- Luxton family fonds 64
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- Archives General File Collection 11
- Dorothy Wardle fonds 8
- Lawrence Grassi fonds 8
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Pearl and George
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions48866
- Part Of
- Moore family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pearl and George.
- Date Range
- 1899
- Reference Code
- V439 / PA - 183
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
2 images
- Part Of
- Moore family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V439
- Series
- Pearl Moore Series
- Sous-Fonds
- V439
- Sub-Series
- Personal
- Reference Code
- V439 / PA - 183
- Parallel Title
- "To our faithful guides Pearl and George. Stony [sic] Squaw. Sep. 1899."
- Other Title Info
- Parallel title is original title
- Date Range
- 1899
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print ; front and back
- Scope & Content
- Pearl and George.
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Environment and Nature
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- Album contains unidentified family photographs, including pack trips and mountain travel.
- Date Range
- [1940 - 1965]
- Reference Code
- V8 / 1450 / PD - 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
- Photograph print
109 images
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- V8 / 1450
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 1450
- Reference Code
- V8 / 1450 / PD - 1
- Date Range
- [1940 - 1965]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album (111 prints)
- Scope & Content
- Album contains unidentified family photographs, including pack trips and mountain travel.
- Language
- English
- 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 photographs of Norman Luxton with dogs, dog portraits, views in front of Trading Post, breeding information and licenses
- Date Range
- [between 1904 and 1962]
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D1 - 11, 12
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Negative
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- I.D.1. Personal and professional : Personal and family life
- Sous-Fonds
- I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D1 - 11, 12
- Date Range
- [between 1904 and 1962]
- Physical Description
- ca.205 photographs (ca.95 prints, ca.110 negatives). -- .5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs of Norman Luxton with dogs, dog portraits, views in front of Trading Post, breeding information and licenses
- Subject Access
- Animals
- Dogs
- Family and personal life
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- N/A
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Banff, Selkirks, Canmore
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photographs: 1889, 1893. The file consists of black and white photographs. 1 photograph is missing two corners. 1 photograph is double sided with photographs. V10 - PA 1 to 13: 1. [1028. Ranching Scene in Alberta. Cattle.] 2. [956. The “Three Sisters”, Canmore, N.W.T.] 3. [641. C.P.R. Hotel & Mt …
- Date Range
- 1889
- 1893
- Reference Code
- V10 / PA - 1 to 13
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
12 images
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Sous-Fonds
- V10
- Accession Number
- 658, 1449, 6169, 6173, 6603
- Reference Code
- V10 / PA - 1 to 13
- Date Range
- 1889
- 1893
- Physical Description
- 13 photographs : b&w prints
- Scope & Content
- Photographs: 1889, 1893. The file consists of black and white photographs. 1 photograph is missing two corners. 1 photograph is double sided with photographs. V10 - PA 1 to 13: 1. [1028. Ranching Scene in Alberta. Cattle.] 2. [956. The “Three Sisters”, Canmore, N.W.T.] 3. [641. C.P.R. Hotel & Mt Rundell, Banff] 4. [1039. View from Brandstand, C.P.R. Hotel, Banff] 5. [832. The Glacier House, Selkirks. From S.E.] 6. [534. View from the Great Glacier, Selkirks.] 7. [840. The Albert Canyon, Selkirks.] 8. [614. “Devil’s Gap”, Beaver Canyon, Selkirks.] 9. [1054. Snow Scene at the Glacier House, Selkirks.] 10. [The C.P.R. Hotel. Banff] 11. [1033. Buffalo Avenue, Banff.] 12. [750. Banff Avenue, looking N.] 13. [832. The Glacier House, Selkirks. From S.E.]
- Notes
- Original accession number under 17,000 has been changed to 6173.
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on content.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Banff, Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions25332
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of black and white photographs. V10 - PA 14 to 24: 14. [751. Spray Bridge and Bow Falls, Banff.] 15. [757. Bird’s Eye view of Banff, from Tunnel Mountain.] 16. [767. Lake Minnewanka, (Devil’s Lake,) Banff.] 17. [(?)] 18. 19. [599. Castle Mountain.] 20. [558. View in Kicking Hors…
- Date Range
- [1886-1893]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PA 14 to 24
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
11 images
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Sous-Fonds
- V10
- Accession Number
- 3227
- Reference Code
- V10 / PA 14 to 24
- Date Range
- [1886-1893]
- Physical Description
- 11 photographs: b&w prints
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of black and white photographs. V10 - PA 14 to 24: 14. [751. Spray Bridge and Bow Falls, Banff.] 15. [757. Bird’s Eye view of Banff, from Tunnel Mountain.] 16. [767. Lake Minnewanka, (Devil’s Lake,) Banff.] 17. [(?)] 18. 19. [599. Castle Mountain.] 20. [558. View in Kicking Horse Pass.] 21. [580. Mount Stephen and Glacier. 10,525 ft. high] 22. [682. Falls on the Kicking Horse. Leanchoile 103 ft. high. Winter.] 23. [567. The Beaverfoot Range. Rockies.] 24.
- Language
- N/A
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Selkirks, Fraser, Yale
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of black and white photographs. V10 - PA 25 to 35: 25. [613. The Beaver Canyon] 26. [635. Mount Carroll. Rogers’ Pass, Selkirks. 9440 ft. high.] 27. [689. Mount Hermit in winter. 9,063 ft. high.] 28. [533. Great Glacier, from above. Selkirks.] 29. [615. Cascade at Glacier. Selki…
- Date Range
- [1886-1893]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PA - 25 to 35
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
11 images
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Sous-Fonds
- V10
- Accession Number
- 3227
- Reference Code
- V10 / PA - 25 to 35
- Date Range
- [1886-1893]
- Physical Description
- 11 photographs : b&w prints
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of black and white photographs. V10 - PA 25 to 35: 25. [613. The Beaver Canyon] 26. [635. Mount Carroll. Rogers’ Pass, Selkirks. 9440 ft. high.] 27. [689. Mount Hermit in winter. 9,063 ft. high.] 28. [533. Great Glacier, from above. Selkirks.] 29. [615. Cascade at Glacier. Selkirks.] 30. [The Albert Canyon, Selkirks, B.C.] 31. [856. Spuzzum Suspension Bridge, Fraser.] 32. [865. Yale, B.C.] 33. [318. Round-Up. Wagon-Corral.] 34. 35. [(?) in B.C.]
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- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on content.
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- Processed
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Kananaskis, Banff, Selkirks
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of black and white photographs. V10 - PA 36 to 40: 36. [654. Stony Creek Bridge. Selkirks. 296 ft. high.] 37. [536. The Loop First crossing of the Illecillewaet.] 38. [694. The Loop, snowing tracks. Winter.] 39. [676. The Bow at Kananaskis. Winter.] 40. [957. The Basin & Buildin…
- Date Range
- [1886-1893]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PA - 36 to 40
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
4 images
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Sous-Fonds
- V10
- Accession Number
- 6208, 7508
- Reference Code
- V10 / PA - 36 to 40
- Date Range
- [1886-1893]
- Physical Description
- 5 photographs : b&w prints
- Scope & Content
- The file consists of black and white photographs. V10 - PA 36 to 40: 36. [654. Stony Creek Bridge. Selkirks. 296 ft. high.] 37. [536. The Loop First crossing of the Illecillewaet.] 38. [694. The Loop, snowing tracks. Winter.] 39. [676. The Bow at Kananaskis. Winter.] 40. [957. The Basin & Buildings, from The Hill, Banff.]
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on content.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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White Family and Banff Life
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- Part Of
- Jack (Dave jr,) White fonds
- Scope & Content
- Black and white photographs include Dave (Jackie) White Jr., Dave White Sr., Cliff White, Tom Wilson, Joe Smith, Patty Rogers, and Ed Ellis. Photographs also contain sceneries of Silver City, Banff, and Yoho road. Photographs of events include Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days, and skiing. P…
- Date Range
- 1893, 1910
- Reference Code
- V684 / B - PA - 221 (1 to 28)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
9 images
- Part Of
- Jack (Dave jr,) White fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V684
- Series
- Prints
- Sous-Fonds
- V684
- Accession Number
- 1548, 2328
- Reference Code
- V684 / B - PA - 221 (1 to 28)
- Date Range
- 1893, 1910
- Physical Description
- 2.5cm of 25 photographs, 3 postcards
- Scope & Content
- Black and white photographs include Dave (Jackie) White Jr., Dave White Sr., Cliff White, Tom Wilson, Joe Smith, Patty Rogers, and Ed Ellis. Photographs also contain sceneries of Silver City, Banff, and Yoho road. Photographs of events include Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days, and skiing. Photographs of buildings include Banff School House, Banff Station, Banff Springs Hotel, and Brett Sanitarium.
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title provided based on content.
- Processing Status
- Processed.
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Banff family and friends
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- Part Of
- Barbara Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- The photographs are primarily black and white. Photographs contain photographs of individuals, including Dave Whyte, Barbara (Carpenter) Whyte, Ruth (Carpenter) Mather, Allan Mather, Harold R Whyte, Dick Carpenter, Florence Carpenter, Richard Carpenter, John D. Curren, and Annie White. Photographs …
- Date Range
- 1910-1967
- Reference Code
- V688 / PA 71 (1-35)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
8 images
- Part Of
- Barbara Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V688
- Series
- Photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V688
- Accession Number
- 1663, 5309
- Reference Code
- V688 / PA 71 (1-35)
- Date Range
- 1910-1967
- Physical Description
- 35 photographs
- Scope & Content
- The photographs are primarily black and white. Photographs contain photographs of individuals, including Dave Whyte, Barbara (Carpenter) Whyte, Ruth (Carpenter) Mather, Allan Mather, Harold R Whyte, Dick Carpenter, Florence Carpenter, Richard Carpenter, John D. Curren, and Annie White. Photographs also pertains to photographs of Dave Whyte’s house on Bow Avenue, Dave Whyte’s at 111 Bear St. being moved to Spray Ave., Bear Street, and wedding photographs of Dave, Barbara, Ruth and Allan.
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Staged, copyright and published trail riders photographs
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of 12 b&w photographs pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes staged photographs of riders on horseback and scenic views of the Canadian Rockies. Most images annotated with return address of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies on back [copyrighted photographs…
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
- Reference Code
- V635 / III / PA - 1 to 12
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- V635 / III : Published records
- Sous-Fonds
- V635
- Accession Number
- 5757
- Reference Code
- V635 / III / PA - 1 to 12
- Responsibility
- One photograph copyright of the Canadian Government Travel Bureau
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
- Physical Description
- 12 photographs : b&w prints ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 12 b&w photographs pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes staged photographs of riders on horseback and scenic views of the Canadian Rockies. Most images annotated with return address of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies on back [copyrighted photographs?], and one with text on back identifying it as property of the Canadian Government Travel Bureau. Locations include Monarch Ridge, "Pul. Pass", and Mount Assiniboine Park.
- Notes
- Most photographs in this file were likely produced and/or used for publication purposes but this is not confirmed. Further research into origins of individual photographs required.
- Subject Access
- Horses
- Trails
- Travel
- Tourism
- Mountain
- Landscapes
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Monarch Ridge
- Mount Assiniboine Park
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Unidentified trail rides, 1960s
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of 31 b&w print photographs, various sizes, pertaining to unidentified trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1960 and 1965. Includes images of camping, hiking, river scenes, group photographs of unnamed trail ride participants, camp games, "stunt night" p…
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1965]
- 1962
- Reference Code
- V635 / III / PA - 363 to 393
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- V635 / III : Published records
- Sous-Fonds
- V635
- Accession Number
- 5757
- Reference Code
- V635 / III / PA - 363 to 393
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1965]
- 1962
- Physical Description
- 31 photographs : b&w prints ; 21.5 x 16.5 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 31 b&w print photographs, various sizes, pertaining to unidentified trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1960 and 1965. Includes images of camping, hiking, river scenes, group photographs of unnamed trail ride participants, camp games, "stunt night" performances, and various scenic views.
- Notes
- Some photographs likely attributed to and/or published by Canadian Pacific
- Some photographs labeled with numbers/letters on reverse side, possibly for editing and publication purposes
- Subject Access
- Camping
- Hiking
- Trails
- Horses
- Travel
- Landscapes
- Activities
- River
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Shadow Lake
- Banff National Park
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Unidentified trail rides, 1960s
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of 50 b&w print photographs pertaining to unidentified trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1960 and 1965. Includes images of camp activities, trail riders on horseback, fishing, hiking, group meals and landscape views of the Canadian Rockies.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1965]
- Reference Code
- V635 / III / PA - 394 to 443
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
1 image
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- V635 / III : Published Records
- Sous-Fonds
- V635
- Accession Number
- 5757
- Reference Code
- V635 / III / PA - 394 to 443
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1965]
- Physical Description
- 50 photographs : b&w prints ; 21.5 x 16.5 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 50 b&w print photographs pertaining to unidentified trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1960 and 1965. Includes images of camp activities, trail riders on horseback, fishing, hiking, group meals and landscape views of the Canadian Rockies.
- Notes
- Some photographs may be attributed to Canadian Pacific. Some of photographs are annotated on the back with brief captions, some have reference numbers on them, measurements, etc. [possibly for publishing purposes]
- Subject Access
- Hiking
- Camping
- Trails
- Horses
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
- Fishing
- Landscapes
- Mountain
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Trail ride views
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of 4 colour photographs. Images pertain to excursions led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Include one image of horses grazing by a body of water and forested area with unidentified mountain on the right; one image of seven trail riders on horseback travelling through low …
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
- Reference Code
- V635 / I / PA - 282 to 285
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- V635 / I : Events and Activities
- Sous-Fonds
- V635
- Accession Number
- 2014.8277
- Reference Code
- V635 / I / PA - 282 to 285
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
- Physical Description
- 4 photographs : col. prints ; 20 x 25 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 4 colour photographs. Images pertain to excursions led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Include one image of horses grazing by a body of water and forested area with unidentified mountain on the right; one image of seven trail riders on horseback travelling through low brush; one image of 3 teepees with green mountain landscape in the background; and one image of Mount Assiniboine in the winter.
- Notes
- Items removed from original wooden frames for storage and conservation purposes
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Mount Assiniboine
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply, copyright status unknown
- Language
- N/A
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one photograph album, comprising 108 photographs, 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller. Photographs pertain to community life, schooling, business, and religion in and around Morely from the late 1800s to the early 1940s. File also contains three loose pages, possibly from the same album, wit…
- Date Range
- 1890-1942
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8294
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Private record
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- Accession number : 2014.8294
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8294
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8294
- Date Range
- 1890-1942
- Physical Description
- 1 album (108 photographs : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one photograph album, comprising 108 photographs, 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller. Photographs pertain to community life, schooling, business, and religion in and around Morely from the late 1800s to the early 1940s. File also contains three loose pages, possibly from the same album, with a total of nine full-colour photographs of structures around Morely taken ca. 1970s.
- Subject Access
- Animals
- Architecture
- Banff Indian Days
- Buildings and facilities
- Children
- Churches
- Communities
- First Nations
- Forestry
- Fur trade
- Horses
- Hunting
- Indigenous Peoples
- Portrait
- Religions
- Stoney
- Stoney Nakoda
- Geographic Access
- Morley
- Alberta
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Sundance
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Sundance
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Pages of photographs pertaining to sun dance not scanned.
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Lynx street, Banff
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 composite photograph depicting lynx street. 5 small photographs placed together to make a panorama
- Date Range
- ca. 1940 - ca. 1960
- Reference Code
- V8 / 8125
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- 8125
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 8125
- Reference Code
- V8 / 8125
- Date Range
- ca. 1940 - ca. 1960
- Physical Description
- 1 composite photograph : b&w
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 composite photograph depicting lynx street. 5 small photographs placed together to make a panorama
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Lake Minnewanka scenic framed photographs
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two framed photograph prints pertaining to views of Lake Minnewanka and an unidentified building with mountains in the background [possibly a closer view of the same location]. Frames both include a label on the back attributing the photographs to Boorne & May Photographers of Calg…
- Date Range
- [ca.1886-1893]
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / PC - 1 & 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / I / E : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / I / E4 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / PC - 1 & 2
- Responsibility
- Photographs produced by Boorne & May Photographers [Calgary, N.W.T.]
- Date Range
- [ca.1886-1893]
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w framed prints ; 20 x 13.5 cm
- History / Biographical
- The company Boorne & May Photographers operated in Calgary and later Edmonton [then part of the Northwest Territories] between 1886 and 1893. Boorne & May specialized in print photographs depicting views of Western Canada and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Boorne and May sold their business to Jas. E. Miers in 1893.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two framed photograph prints pertaining to views of Lake Minnewanka and an unidentified building with mountains in the background [possibly a closer view of the same location]. Frames both include a label on the back attributing the photographs to Boorne & May Photographers of Calgary.
- Material Details
- Photographs in identical oval frames [brass or gold-painted aluminum?]
- Frame has glass front covering photograph print
- Black backing of frame [material unknown] with spackled texture
- Subject Access
- Mountain
- Landscapes
- Land use
- Settlement
- Boats
- Seascapes
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Lake Minnewanka
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items interleaved with acid-free paper to protect frames, photograph prints do not appear to be at risk in current storage conditions [as of 2020-03-17, KS]
- Category
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://albertaonrecord.ca/boorne-and-may-fonds-2
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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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
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Holiday greeting cards, dated
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of dated Christmas and holiday cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1940 and 1994. Includes cards sent from various family members, friends and organizations which Eleanor was involved with [including the National Philatelic Centre and the University of Alberta]. Some cards have attac…
- Date Range
- 1940-1994
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / A / 48 to 51
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- 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 to 51
- Date Range
- 1940-1994
- Physical Description
- 14 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of dated Christmas and holiday cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1940 and 1994. Includes cards sent from various family members, friends and organizations which Eleanor was involved with [including the National Philatelic Centre and the University of Alberta]. Some cards have attached photograph prints or personal images printed into the cards [i.e. family photographs].
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Christmas
- Correspondence
- Holidays
- Art
- Photography
- Organizations
- University
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- French
- German
- Conservation
- Some items with attached photograph prints stored in mylar
- Category
- Arts
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Items stored in 4 folders organized by date: LUX/II/A/48 : 1940-1969 LUX/II/A/49 : 1970-1979 LUX/II/A/50 : 1980-1989 LUX/II/A/51 : 1990-1994
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Holiday greeting cards, not dated
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of non-dated Christmas and holiday greeting cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1994. Cards are signed by various friends, family members and coworkers of Eleanor, as well as some organizations and groups which Eleanor was involved with [including the Trail Riders of the …
- Date Range
- 1940-1994
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / A / 52 to 62
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- 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 / 52 to 62
- Date Range
- 1940-1994
- Physical Description
- 32 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of non-dated Christmas and holiday greeting cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1994. Cards are signed by various friends, family members and coworkers of Eleanor, as well as some organizations and groups which Eleanor was involved with [including the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and UNICEF].
- Notes
- Some cards have personal photographs printed onto front covers, or have photograph prints physically attached.
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Christmas
- Holidays
- Correspondence
- Art
- Photography
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- French
- German
- Mandarin
- Conservation
- Some items with photograph prints attached have been stored in mylar
- Category
- Arts
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Cards sorted into 11 folders: LUX / II / A / 52 to 53 : [ca.1940-1970] LUX / II / A / 54 to 62 : [ca.1970-1994]
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Luxton home and garden
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 19 photographs pertaining to the Luxton family home in Banff [206 Beaver St.], including views of the house, gardens and outer property.
- Date Range
- 1971
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / E / PA - 603 to 621
- 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 - 603 to 621
- Date Range
- 1971
- Physical Description
- 19 photographs : col. prints ; 9 cm x 9 cm
- History / Biographical
- The Luxton house at 206 Beaver Street was built circa 1905 and was home to Banff's Luxton family for 90 years. On the death of Eleanor Luxton in 1995, ownership of the home passed to the newly created Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation. The Foundation now manages the property, as well as its neighbouring historic homes, Tanglewood and Beaver Lodge. The Luxton Home is an accredited museum.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 19 photographs pertaining to the Luxton family home in Banff [206 Beaver St.], including views of the house, gardens and outer property.
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Property
- Home
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Language
- N/A
- Conservation
- Items stored in mylar
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://luxtonfoundation.org/museum/the-luxton-home.html
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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