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A Guide to the Archives of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate - Province of Alberta-Saskatchewan
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24954
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1989
- Author
- Owens, Brian M. and Claude M. Roberto
- Publisher
- Edmonton : Missionary Oblates, Grandin Province
- Call Number
- 00.5 Ow2g
- Responsibility
- Brian M. Owens
- Claude M. Roberto
- Publisher
- Edmonton : Missionary Oblates, Grandin Province
- Published Date
- 1989
- Physical Description
- 1 book 17 microfiches
- Abstract
- "The records of the Congregation of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate of the Province of Alberta-Saskatchewan are housed at the Provincial Archives of Alberta"--Page 2
- Notes
- Includes 17 microfiches - book is both english and french version
- ISBN
- 0969384408
- Accession Number
- 2019.92
- Call Number
- 00.5 Ow2g
- Collection
- Archives Library
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After the buffalo were gone : the Louis Warren Hill, Sr., Collection of Indian Art
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25067
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1985
- Author
- Thorson Walton, Ann
- Ewers, John C.
- Hassrick, Royal B.
- Publisher
- St. Paul, Minn. : Northwest Area Foundation
- Call Number
- 07.2 W14a
- Publisher
- St. Paul, Minn. : Northwest Area Foundation
- Published Date
- 1985
- Physical Description
- 254 pages, 1 unnumbered leaf of plates : illustrations (some color)
- Subjects
- First Nations
- Art
- Collection
- Abstract
- This collection offers a unique contribution to the scholarship of Indian art in that it documents the effects of the transition period (roughly 1880-1940) on the art of an Indian people--in this case, the Blackfeet. In 1952 the collection was divided; half of it was given to the Museum of the Plains Indian, and the other half was retained by the Northwest Area Foundation. This catalogue that reunites the collection contains four essays, and illustrates more than 400 objects, most of which are Blackfeet. (from Abe Books)
- Contents
- Foreward - Ann T. Walton
- Introduction - Ann T. Walton
- The Louis W. Hill Sr. Collection of American Indian Art - Ann T. Walton
- The Persistent Tradition: the Hill Collection from the viewpoint of a Studen of Blackfeet Indian Arts and Crafts - John C. Ewers
- After the Buffalo Were Gone - Royal B. Hassrick
- References Cited
- Maps
- Arts and Crafts of the Blackfeet and Their Neighbors - essays by John C. Ewers and Royal B. Hassrick, Catalogue Entries by Royal B. Hassrick and Anne E. Walton
- Clothing
- Children's Life
- Tipi Furnishings
- Tools, Utensils and Containers
- Horse Gear
- Weapons and Warfare
- Pipes and Smoking Equipment
- Musical Instruments
- Religious Objects
- Acknowledgements
- Notes
- In cooperation with the Indian Arts and Crafts Board of the United States Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C., and the Science Museum of Minnesota, St. Paul, Minnesota
- ISBN
- 0961518502
- Accession Number
- P2020-5
- Call Number
- 07.2 W14a
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Indians in the Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19886
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1985
- Author
- Whyte, Jon
- Publisher
- Banff, Alta., Canada : Altitude Pub.
- Call Number
- 07.2 W62i
- Author
- Whyte, Jon
- Responsibility
- Jon Whyte
- Publisher
- Banff, Alta., Canada : Altitude Pub.
- Published Date
- 1985
- Physical Description
- 128 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to the history and movement of Indigenous Peoples into the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written through a colonial perspective, author Jon Whyte offers his insight into Indigenous culture and the ways in which settlers were dependent on traditional Indigenous knowledge upon their arrival in North America. The book follows the migration of Indigenous Peoples into the valley of the Rocky Mountains.
- Contents
- Foreward (pg. 7)
- Introduction (pg. 11)
- The first hundred centuries (pg. 15)
- The mountain peoples (pg. 23)
- Strangers in the land (pg. 37)
- Calling cards 1840-1870 (pg. 41)
- The art of beadwork (pg. 51)
- Capital in reserve (pg. 55)
- Civilization: its discontents (pg. 61)
- Indian Days (pg. 71)
- All our yesterdays (pg. 81)
- Portfolio (pg. 85)
- Epilogue (pg. 122)
- Acknowledgments (pg. 123)
- Bibliography (pg. 127)
- About the author (pg. 128)
- ISBN
- 0919381154
- Accession Number
- 2019.60
- Call Number
- 07.2 W62i
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A new path in the mountains : Bearspaw, Chininki, Wesley
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19947
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1986
- Author
- Stoney Tribal Administration
- Publisher
- Stoney Creek, Alta. : Stoney Tribal Administration
- Call Number
- 07.2 St7n
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- Author
- Stoney Tribal Administration
- Publisher
- Stoney Creek, Alta. : Stoney Tribal Administration
- Published Date
- 1986
- Physical Description
- 20 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
- Subjects
- First Nations
- Stoney First Nation (formerly known as Stoney Indians)
- Stoney Tribal Administration Centre (Morley)
- Abstract
- Pertains to the 1986 publication outlining the programs planned to be implemented in an effort to address the specific needs of the Stoney Indigenous People. Upon the implementation of natural gas on reserves, half of the revenue was split among their people, while the other half was used for program development. The areas to be addressed were as follows, education, land purchases, human services, housing, business enterprises in the community, recreation, culture and the Sacred Fire. The publication describes the ways in which the Stoney Tribal Administration hopes to better each area of concern, and implement programs to better the lives of Stoney People.
- Notes
- Cover title reads: "A Financial Report to Stoney members on Major Expenditures 1976 - 1985"
- Accession Number
- 2019.71
- Call Number
- 07.2 St7n
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to the Stoney Tribal Administration webpage where more current information on local initiatives and program development may be available.
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Susan A. Point, Joe David, Lawrence Paul : Native artists from the Northwest Coast
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19963
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1989
- Author
- Gerber, Peter R. and Vanina Katz-Lahaigue
- Publisher
- [Zu¨rich] : Vo¨lkerkundemuseum der Universita¨t Zu¨rich
- Call Number
- 06.1 G31s
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- Variant Title
- Susan A. Point, Joe David, Lawrence Paul : indianische Ku¨nstler der Westku¨ste Kanadas
- Responsibility
- Peter R. Gerber and Vanina Katz-Lahaigue
- Publisher
- [Zu¨rich] : Vo¨lkerkundemuseum der Universita¨t Zu¨rich
- Published Date
- 1989
- Physical Description
- 132 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 21 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to a publication celebrating the art and culture of three Indigenous artists from the Northwest Coast. The authors, Peter R. Gerber and Vanina Katz-Lahaigue, as well as the artists, explain the unique relationship Indigenous Peoples share with the land, but nature more broadly. The publication discusses ceremonial practices, traditional art and other facets of Northwest Coast Indigenous life. Additionally, the publication shares information pertaining specifically to artists Susan A. Point, Joe David and Lawrence Paul. Readers can expect to learn more about Indigenous culture, as well as, more specifically, three Indigenous artists who have contributed to the art scene.
- Contents
- Map (pg. 8)
- Culture and Society (pg. 9)
- Traditional Art (pg. 48)
- Contemporary Art (pg. 60)
- Susan A. Point - Biography and Artworks (pg. 86)
- Joe David - Biography and Artworks (pg. 98)
- Lawrence Paul - Biography and Artworks (pg. 110)
- Appendix - (pg. 122)
- Notes
- Publication is printed in both English and German
- Exhibition held in Vo¨lkerkundemuseum der Universita¨t Zu¨rich, 10 May-20 August 1989 and SANDIA, Galerie fu¨r Indianerkunst Nordamerikas, 1 Sept.-31 October 1989
- ISBN
- 3909105092
- Accession Number
- 2019.71
- Call Number
- 06.1 G31s
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The attached URL links provide access to Lawrence Paul and Susan A. Points official artists pages.
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Canadian National Park
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4806
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- [1904]
- Author
- Canada. Department of the Interior
- Call Number
- 13.113 C16 Pam
- 13.113 C16 Pam c.2
- Published Date
- [1904]
- Physical Description
- 63p. : ill
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Tourism
- Travel
- Mountains
- First Nations
- Rivers
- Flowers
- Lakes
- Trees
- Trails
- Wildlife
- Abstract
- Pertains to travel to the Rocky Mountain Parks (Banff National Park) including summaries and photos and drawings of popular attractions
- Notes
- Cover title: Canadian National Park (Rocky Mountains) Banff, Alberta. This cover was used on page 121 of "The selling of Canada" by E. J. Hart, which indicated that this was the Canadian Government's first major tourist literature to support the efforts of the Canadian Pacific Railway
- Accession Number
- 2308
- 2019.103
- Call Number
- 13.113 C16 Pam
- 13.113 C16 Pam c.2
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- Archives Library
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History in their blood : the Indian portraits of Nicholas de Grandmaison
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4916
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1982
- Author
- Dempsey, Hugh A
- Publisher
- Vancouver : Doutlas & McIntyre
- Call Number
- 07.2 D36d
- 07.2 D36d Copy 2
- Author
- Dempsey, Hugh A
- Responsibility
- introduction by J. Russell Harper
- Publisher
- Vancouver : Doutlas & McIntyre
- Published Date
- 1982
- Physical Description
- 124p. : ports
- Subjects
- Art
- Banff
- Cree
- First Nations
- Siksika
- McLean, George
- Notes
- Index
- ISBN
- 0-88894-360-1
- Accession Number
- 15000
- 7504 (Copy 2)
- Call Number
- 07.2 D36d
- 07.2 D36d Copy 2
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The Stonies of Alberta : an illustrated heritage of genesis, myths, legends, folklore and wisdom of Yahey Wichastabi, the people-who-cook-with- hot-stones
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue5072
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1983
- Author
- Chumack, Sebastian
- Publisher
- Calgary : Alberta Foundation
- Edition
- Special ed
- Call Number
- 07.2 St7
- Author
- Chumack, Sebastian
- Responsibility
- narrated by 12 Stoney elders
- translated by Alfred "Toots" Dixon
- recorded by Thomas T. Williams
- written by Sebastian Chumak
- Edition
- Special ed
- Publisher
- Calgary : Alberta Foundation
- Published Date
- 1983
- Physical Description
- 256p. : ill., ports
- Abstract
- "A private heritage project designed, directed, researched, produced, published, funded by the Alberta Foundation"
- Notes
- Bob Mackie, photographer
- ISBN
- 0-920710-01-8
- Accession Number
- 24000 (missing)
- p2019-13
- Call Number
- 07.2 St7
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- Archives Library
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With lens and brush : images of western Canadian landscape, 1845-1890 = Objectif et coup de pinceau :paysages de l'ouest Canadien de 1845-1890
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14202
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1989
- Author
- Jackson, Christopher E.
- Publisher
- Calgary, Alta., Canada : Glenbow Museum
- Call Number
- 06.1 J12
- Author
- Jackson, Christopher E.
- Responsibility
- Christopher E. Jackson
- Publisher
- Calgary, Alta., Canada : Glenbow Museum
- Published Date
- 1989
- Physical Description
- 108 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Subjects
- Art
- Kane, Paul
- Warre Henry James
- CP Rail
- First Nations
- Notes
- Catalogue of an exhibition held at Glenbow Museum, Calgary on 4/1-5/28, 1989 and at other museums. Includes bibliographical references (p. 88-96). Partial contents: "The West Coast and the Rockies"- p. 15-27
- ISBN
- 0919224881
- Accession Number
- 13-03-15 70,500
- Call Number
- 06.1 J12
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- Archives Library
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Young Blackfoot Indian, at a camp near Calgary
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15098
- Published Date
- 1890
- Physical Description
- p.60, ill.
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- First Nations
- Siksika
- Notes
- In The Dominion Illustrated [newspaper], vol.IV, no.82, (January 1890)
- photograph on p.60, description on p.55 under "Our Engravings"
- Call Number
- P
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Indian camp, Blackfoot reserve, near Calgary, Alberta
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15105
- Published Date
- 1890
- Physical Description
- p.268, ill.
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- First Nations
- Siksika
- Notes
- In The Dominion Illustrated [newspaper], vol.IV, no.95, (April 1890)
- photograph on p.268, description on p.266 under "Our Engravings"
- Call Number
- P
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A Blackfoot family
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15106
- Published Date
- 1890
- Physical Description
- p.269, ill.
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- First Nations
- Siksika
- Notes
- In The Dominion Illustrated [newspaper], vol.IV, no.95, (April 1890)
- photograph on p.269, description on p.266 under "Our Engravings"
- Call Number
- P
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Pisquapita (Hair in Knot) Cree Indian, Calgary and Kuskita-au-Musqua (Black Bear) Cree, Squaw, Calgary
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15107
- Published Date
- 1890
- Physical Description
- p.281, ill.
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- First Nations
- Notes
- In The Dominion Illustrated [newspaper], vol.IV, no.96, (May 1890)
- photographs on p.281, description on p.279 under "Our Engravings"
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- P
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Old indian and squaws on the Blackfoot reserve, Alberta
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15108
- Published Date
- 1890
- Physical Description
- p.284, ill.
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- First Nations
- Siksika
- Notes
- In The Dominion Illustrated [newspaper], vol.IV, no.96, (May 1890)
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- P
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The late Indian Chief, "Crowfoot"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15110
- Published Date
- 1890
- Physical Description
- p.304, ill.
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- First Nations
- Siksika
- Notes
- In The Dominion Illustrated [newspaper], vol.IV, no.97, (May 1890)
- engraving on p. 304, description on p.295 under "Our Engravings"
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- P
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With lens and brush : images of western Canadian landscape, 1845-1890 = Objectif et coup de pinceau :paysages de l'ouest Canadien de 1845-1890
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15429
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1989
- Author
- Jackson, Christopher E.
- Publisher
- Calgary, Alta., Canada : Glenbow Museum
- Call Number
- 06.1 J12 copy 2
- Author
- Jackson, Christopher E.
- Responsibility
- Christopher E. Jackson
- Publisher
- Calgary, Alta., Canada : Glenbow Museum
- Published Date
- 1989
- Physical Description
- 108 p. : ill. (some col.)
- Subjects
- Art
- Kane, Paul
- Warre Henry James
- CP Rail
- First Nations
- Notes
- Catalogue of an exhibition held at Glenbow Museum, Calgary on 4/1-5/28, 1989 and at other museums. Includes bibliographical references (p. 88-96). Partial contents: "The West Coast and the Rockies"- p. 15-27
- ISBN
- 0919224881
- Accession Number
- 13-03-15 70,500
- Call Number
- 06.1 J12 copy 2
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- Date
- 1895
- Material
- skin, buffalo; glass; fabric
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0003
- Description
- An entirely beaded boy's vest with fringe along both of the sides and the bottom. The vest has blanket trim and a v-neck. The vest is decorated with nine diamond motifs of red and blue beads forming a square on the back, and six diamonds centred on the front and two on the front shoulders. The en…
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- Title
- Beaded Vest
- Date
- 1895
- Material
- skin, buffalo; glass; fabric
- Dimensions
- 42.0 x 55.0 (includes 9.0 cm fringe) cm
- Description
- An entirely beaded boy's vest with fringe along both of the sides and the bottom. The vest has blanket trim and a v-neck. The vest is decorated with nine diamond motifs of red and blue beads forming a square on the back, and six diamonds centred on the front and two on the front shoulders. The entire vest is beaded with a light blue background.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0003
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- Date
- 1890 – 1920
- Material
- skin; glass; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0059
- Description
- A dress yoke that is completely beaded with blue, red and white beads in an adaptation from a Plains First Nations geometric design. The slit neck is bound with soft leather, and there is leather fringe at the ends of the sleeve sections. There is wrapped fringe along the bottom edges at the fron…
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- Title
- Beaded Yoke
- Date
- 1890 – 1920
- Material
- skin; glass; fibre
- Dimensions
- 52.0 x 100.0 (overall) cm
- Description
- A dress yoke that is completely beaded with blue, red and white beads in an adaptation from a Plains First Nations geometric design. The slit neck is bound with soft leather, and there is leather fringe at the ends of the sleeve sections. There is wrapped fringe along the bottom edges at the front and back. The beading is done on canvas in a lazy stitch.
- Subject
- First Nations
- Plains
- Plateau
- decorative
- crafts
- beadwork
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.05.0059
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- Date
- 1900 – 1973
- Material
- leather; wood; antler; horn;
- Catalogue Number
- 106.06.0064
- Description
- Small-scale antler, wood, and leather saddle with horn stirrups with leather halter and straps. According to accompanying note from Catharine Robb Whyte, the saddle was meant for a child to ride a large dog. A tag originally attached to the saddle reads “Little saddle made by Paul Dixon. Parts were…
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- Title
- Dog Saddle
- Date
- 1900 – 1973
- Material
- leather; wood; antler; horn;
- Dimensions
- 48.9 x 18.6 x 34.0 cm
- Description
- Small-scale antler, wood, and leather saddle with horn stirrups with leather halter and straps. According to accompanying note from Catharine Robb Whyte, the saddle was meant for a child to ride a large dog. A tag originally attached to the saddle reads “Little saddle made by Paul Dixon. Parts were one[?] used by Great grandmother.”
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 106.06.0064
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Luxton family fonds
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions588
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…
- Date Range
- [ca.1860]-1995
- Reference Code
- LUX
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Cabinet card
- Framed print
- Negative
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Textual record
- Corporate record
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX
- Accession Number
- Lux1 - EL estate, 1996
- Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000
- Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001
- Reference Code
- LUX
- GMD
- Photograph
- Cabinet card
- Framed print
- Negative
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Textual record
- Corporate record
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
- Other Title Info
- Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives
- Date Range
- [ca.1860]-1995
- Physical Description
- ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)
- History / Biographical
- The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.
- Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.
- Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.
- In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.
- The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.
- Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.
- Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.
- Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.
- Notes
- Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:
- I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.
- II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.
- III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Luxton, Georgina
- Luxton, Norman
- Subject Access
- Arts
- Commerce and industry
- Education
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First Nations
- Professional and Personal Life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Research
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
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- box list for unprocessed material
- Category
- Arts
- Commerce and industry
- Education
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First nations
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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