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Papaschase Indian Reserve land zoning map

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one zoning map depicting the Papaschase Indian Reserve south of the Saskatchewan River and surrounding area. Map is titled "Plan of Township 52 Range 24 West of the Fourth Meridian".

Date Range: 1908

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / 22

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Map

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 / 22

GMD: Map

Responsibility: Produced by the Canadian Department of the Interior

Date Range: 1908

Physical Description: 1 map : b&w photozincograph print ; 34 x 41 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one zoning map depicting the Papaschase Indian Reserve south of the Saskatchewan River and surrounding area. Map is titled "Plan of Township 52 Range 24 West of the Fourth Meridian".

Subject Access: Cartography; Land use; Land, settlement and immigration; Government; Indigenous Peoples

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Saskatchewan River; Edmonton

Access Restrictions: Fragile material - handle with caution

Language: English

Category: Government; Indigenous Peoples; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Rocky Mountains Park topographical map

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.

Date Range: [ca.1910-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / 38 (oversize)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Map

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 / 38 (oversize)

GMD: Map

Date Range: [ca.1910-1930]

Physical Description: 1 topographical map : hand col., annotations, on canvas ; 150 x 100 cm

History / Biographical: Rocky Mountains Park was renamed Banff National Park on May 30, 1930 as part of the National Parks Act passed by the Government of Canada.

Scope & Content: File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.

Notes: Context of map mostly unknown. Missing title, date and other identifying information.

Subject Access: Map; Geography; Landscapes; Parks

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Map is difficult to handle due to size and condition. Assistance from archival staff required for physical access

Language: English

Conservation: Use nitrile gloves while handling map

Biographical Source Notes: http://parkscanadahistory.com/publications/national-parks-act-1930.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Antique Maps of India and Germany, Walter Wilcox Mounts

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and h…

Date Range: 1868; 1892; 1894; 1903; 1904; 1917; 1921; 1950

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Map; Textual record

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: M300 & V500 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.

GMD: Map; Textual record

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1868; 1892; 1894; 1903; 1904; 1917; 1921; 1950

Physical Description: 13 Maps: print; b&w, and set of 4 rag paper mounts

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and highlighted/coloured routes; none of German maps are annotated. File also contains set of 4 rag paper mounts, annotated. 3 naming artist Walter Wilcox (likely formerly held his works but are now blank). One labelled 'Model'.

Notes: Maps were originally stored together in one poster tube labelled: "MAPS OF GERMANY INDIA See notes inside" Shipping label: PLS HOLD Armand To Nicholas Morant 222 Melville Ave Westmount Montreal" (with two 3 - cent stamps attached) Note inside, written by Nicholas Morant: "These maps were among those issued to Capt. Tim Ffrench (?) preparatory to intelligence work done during W. War II" Signed "Nick M." Wilcox mounts were stored in brown paper packaging with several other blank mounts (disposed of). Labelled section of original paper packaging has been stored with mounts in oversize box for reference.

Subject Access: Geography; Travel

Geographic Access: Germany; India

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owners

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owners.

Language: English; German

Conservation: Items must be kept only with items of similar materials, and stored with protective acid-free barriers to prevent further damage.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Maps of Banff and Western Canada

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rock…

Date Range: 1912; 1914; 1924; 1926; 1932; 1957; [1970-1980]

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / 25

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C5 : Other

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / 25

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: 1912; 1914; 1924; 1926; 1932; 1957; [1970-1980]

Physical Description: 9 maps : b&w and col. ; 168 x 71 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rockies which has smaller maps of Waterton Lakes, Glacier, Revelstoke, and other national parks printed on the back. Map of Medicine Hat includes annotated storage envelope with dimensions written on the front.

Subject Access: Cartography; Geography; Land use; Government; Travel; National parks and reserves

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Medicine Hat; Rocky Mountains; Glacier National Park; Revelstoke; Waterton Lakes National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Government; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Banff - Townsite]

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1912

Call Number: C4-1.13

Published Date: 1912

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Banff townsite

Notes: Black and white; DAMAGED

Accession Number: 1113

Call Number: C4-1.13

Collection: Archives Library

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Plan of the town of Anthracite. Being portions of N1/2. Section 5 and S.W. 1/4 Section 8, Tp 26, $11, W5

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1887

Call Number: C4-2.3(b)

Published Date: 1887

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Anthracite

Notes: Stewart Avenue and Thorpe Ave.."This plan is correct and is prepared under provisions of 'The Territories Real Property Act'"

Accession Number: 938

Call Number: C4-2.3(b)

Collection: Archives Library

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Plan of the city of Calgary

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1911

Publisher: Great West Drafting Co. of Calgary

Call Number: C4-4.1

Publisher: Great West Drafting Co. of Calgary

Published Date: 1911

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Calgary

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C4-4.1

Collection: Archives Library

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Sketch map showing the vicinity of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Vermilion Pass

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1905

Publisher: Department of the Interior

Call Number: C6-4.3(i)

Publisher: Department of the Interior

Published Date: 1905

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Lake Louise - Roads & Trails

Notes: Driving Roads, Pony trails; From photographic surveys by A.O. Wheeler, Topographer of the Department assisted by M.P. Bridgland D.L.S. and H.G. Wheeler

Accession Number: 3120

Call Number: C6-4.3(i)

Collection: Archives Library

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A game map of the area between Banff to North Saskatchewan River

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: August 19, 1906

Call Number: C6-8.1(b)

Published Date: August 19, 1906

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Brewster Map

Notes: Drawn by James Brewster for Bert Sibbald

Accession Number: 1618

Call Number: C6-8.1(b)

Collection: Archives Library

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Map shewing the Distribution of the Indian Tribes of British Columbia by W.F. Tolmie and G.M. Dawson

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1883

Publisher: Geological and Natural History Survey of Canada

Call Number: C6-10.2(a)

Responsibility: W.F. Tolmie and G.M. Dawson

Publisher: Geological and Natural History Survey of Canada

Published Date: 1883

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Indian Tribes of British Columbia

Notes: Accompanies "Comparative Vocabularies of the Indian Tribes of B.C."

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C6-10.2(a)

Collection: Archives Library

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Sketch map showing the vicinity of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and Vermilion Pass

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1905

Publisher: Department of the Interior

Call Number: C6-4.3(i)

Publisher: Department of the Interior

Published Date: 1905

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Lake Louise - Roads & Trails

Notes: Driving Roads, Pony trails; From photographic surveys by A.O. Wheeler, Topographer of the Department assisted by M.P. Bridgland D.L.S. and H.G. Wheeler