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Calgary Chamber of Commerce

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54708
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents and printed signs pertaining to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Includes a circular red member logo made of printing paper, a booklet titled "List of Members: Supplement to the Sixty-Fourth Annual Report" [1955], and 10 membership signs for the Calgary Chamber of Commerc…
Date Range
1951-1956
1958-1961
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 29
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
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 / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 29
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Date Range
1951-1956
1958-1961
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce was known as the Calgary Board of Trade from its creation in 1890 until 1950. The organization's name change took place the following year.
Scope & Content
File consists of documents and printed signs pertaining to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Includes a circular red member logo made of printing paper, a booklet titled "List of Members: Supplement to the Sixty-Fourth Annual Report" [1955], and 10 membership signs for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce which have strings attached for hanging.
Notes
Membership signs are arranged chronologically in file folder
Subject Access
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Advertising
Commerce
Membership
Tourism
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Membership logo in file has been placed in mylar sleeve due to signs of minor ink seepage on the back.
Related Material
LUX / II / C1 / 28
Category
Commerce and industry
Government
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.calgarychamber.com/about-us/history
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association event programs, invitations, booklets

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of invitations, programs, brochures and other documents pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association. Includes two copies of a "Constitution and By-Laws" booklet, invitations and programs for Annual Round-Up and banquet events [various years], and two copie…
Date Range
[ca. 1920]
1922
1944-1945
1955-1961
1964
1976
1989
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
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 / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 30
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
[ca. 1920]
1922
1944-1945
1955-1961
1964
1976
1989
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of invitations, programs, brochures and other documents pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association. Includes two copies of a "Constitution and By-Laws" booklet, invitations and programs for Annual Round-Up and banquet events [various years], and two copies of an address given by Eleanor Luxton to the Association in 1956 titled "The Golden Link".
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Norman
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
Subject Access
Community events
Organizations
Membership
Public Speaking
Reunion
Music
Palliser Hotel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Charity, educational and research organizations

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54746
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the H…
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1939
1945
1950
1956-1958
1985
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 32
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
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 / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 32
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1939
1945
1950
1956-1958
1985
Physical Description
1.2 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 17.5 x 21 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the Hudson's Bay Company which were read before the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba [1950]; a report by the Social Science Research Council of Canada; Alberta Blue Cross membership information; and a copy of "Pioneer Naturalists of the Rocky Mountains and the Selkirks" published for the Calgary Field Naturalists' Society with a note to Eleanor Luxton from author Beryl Hallworth.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Hallworth, Beryl
Subject Access
Education
Research
Events
National parks and reserves
Animals
Charity
Environment
Government
Personal and Professional Life
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
Edmonton
Ontario
Ottawa
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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National and provincial associations and clubs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54756
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, programs and other textual items pertaining to associations and clubs based in Alberta and across Canada. Includes a small logo for the I.O.D.E. [Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire] Banff Winter Sports event in 1946 with attached ribbon; a lodge directory booklet for…
Date Range
1927
1929
1937
1946
1958
1975
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 33
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
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 / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 33
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1927
1929
1937
1946
1958
1975
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, programs and other textual items pertaining to associations and clubs based in Alberta and across Canada. Includes a small logo for the I.O.D.E. [Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire] Banff Winter Sports event in 1946 with attached ribbon; a lodge directory booklet for the B.P.O.E. [Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks] from 1929; a program and menu for a Northern Alberta Old Timers' Association banquet and dance in 1927; a brochure for a Calgary Gun Club trapshooting tournament; a banquet menu, list of members and event program for The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem through the Grand Priory of Canada; and an event booklet/menu for an Old Time Range Men's Dinner" hosted by Canadian Pacific.
Name Access
Dempsey, Jack
Grand Priory of Canada
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Banff Springs Hotel
Calgary Gun Club
Community events
Events
Membership
Churches
Religions
Shooting
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Conservation
I.O.D.E. logo placed in mylar to prevent further creasing
Category
Family and personal life
Religions
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Pacific souvenir menus

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir menus from various trips on Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian Pacific cruises. Contents pertain to various destinations within Canada, including: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Connaught and Spiral Tunn…
Date Range
1924
1926
1928
1939
1941
1945
1952
1957
1969
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C4 : Travel and hobbies
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 14
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Materials in file produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
1924
1926
1928
1939
1941
1945
1952
1957
1969
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir menus from various trips on Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian Pacific cruises. Contents pertain to various destinations within Canada, including: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Connaught and Spiral Tunnels, Ottawa, Quebec, and St. John [New Brunswick]. Includes a set of 3 menus from 1924 and a set of 3 adult menus and 1 children's menu from 1952 which are stored in original Canadian Pacific paper envelopes.
Notes
Items in file are stored in two file folders, organized chronologically
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Canadian Pacific Railway
Subject Access
Advertising
Travel
Train
Tourism
Tourist information
Banff Springs Hotel
Hotel
Commerce and industry
Cruise ships
Indigenous Peoples
Government
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Lake Louise
British Columbia
Vancouver
Victoria
Quebec
New Brunswick
St. John
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Transportation
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Environment
Cultural pluralism
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Western Canada travel, ecology and site information booklets

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 published textual records including pamphlets, brochures and booklets. Content includes tourism and travel information, ecology, Canadian forests, and site guides pertaining to various locations in Western Canada. Topics include winter sporting events in Banff and Revelstoke, El…
Date Range
1906
1920
[1929-1930]
[1930-1935]
[1939-1940]
1949
1968
1974-1976
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
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 / C4 : Travel and hobbies
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1906
1920
[1929-1930]
[1930-1935]
[1939-1940]
1949
1968
1974-1976
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 published textual records including pamphlets, brochures and booklets. Content includes tourism and travel information, ecology, Canadian forests, and site guides pertaining to various locations in Western Canada. Topics include winter sporting events in Banff and Revelstoke, Elk Island National Park, the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, and the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.
Name Access
Canadian Forestry Service
Canada Department of the Interior
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Winter sports
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Sports
Wildlife
Conservation
Animals
Ecology
Geography
Government
Education
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
British Columbia
Revelstoke
Golden
Ontario
Ottawa
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Item with ink transference/staining has been placed in mylar to protect other materials from additional ink transfer
Category
Commerce and industry
Education
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Newspaper clippings local news and history

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one page of song lyrics and 18 newspaper clippings published by the Calgary Herald, the Winnipeg Free Press and The Albertan [mostly 1961 and 1962]. Content pertains to the history of the Bow Valley and Calgary from the late 19th century and onwards; biographies for famous locals i…
Date Range
1938
[ca. 1960]
1961
1962
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / 6
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Items published by the Calgary Herald, Winnipeg Free Press, and The Albertan
Date Range
1938
[ca. 1960]
1961
1962
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one page of song lyrics and 18 newspaper clippings published by the Calgary Herald, the Winnipeg Free Press and The Albertan [mostly 1961 and 1962]. Content pertains to the history of the Bow Valley and Calgary from the late 19th century and onwards; biographies for famous locals including John, George, and David McDougall, May Ross, Dr. R.G. Brett and others; wedding anniversaries, birthday announcements and obituary articles for friends of the Luxton family; the sale of Norman Luxton's gift shop in Banff; McDougall Day and the Calgary Stampede; the 75th anniversary of the Bank of Montreal; Chief Walking Buffalo; and other miscellaneous news.
Name Access
McDougall, David
McDougall, George
McDougall, John
McDougall, Annie
Chief Walking Buffalo
Brett, Robert G.
Shiels, Bob
Burns, Pat
Ross, May
Drummond, Thomas Howard
Collicutt, Frank
Collicutt, Maggie
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Parlby, Irene
McKay, Grant
Subject Access
Anniversary
Biography
Businesses
Calgary Herald
Commerce and industry
Community events
Community life
Events
Family and personal life
Genealogy
History
Hudson's Bay Company
Immigration and homesteading
Calgary Stampede
Music
Obituary
Politics and government
Travel
Winnipeg Free Press
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff National Park
Banff
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Metal paperclip has been removed from two items
Category
Commerce and industry
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Souvenir travel books and guides

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54706
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 textual records including bound books, small booklets and brochures. Content pertains to travel and tourism in the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, Fort Langley, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montana, and Japan. Includes two "pocket directories" for Vancouver [1899 and 1900] and one for Saska…
Date Range
1899-1900
[1905-1910]
1907
[1912]
1914
1919-1920
[1925-1930]
1935
1953-1954
1957-1958
[1960-1965]
1963
1972-1973
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 15 to 18
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 / 15 to 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1899-1900
[1905-1910]
1907
[1912]
1914
1919-1920
[1925-1930]
1935
1953-1954
1957-1958
[1960-1965]
1963
1972-1973
Physical Description
9 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 textual records including bound books, small booklets and brochures. Content pertains to travel and tourism in the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, Fort Langley, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montana, and Japan. Includes two "pocket directories" for Vancouver [1899 and 1900] and one for Saskatoon [1914]; souvenir booklets for Pincher Creek [1900 - 1905], Turner Valley Oil Field [1915 - 1920] and the Canadian Wax Gallery; booklet "Calgary Alberta: The Land of Plenty"; two copies of a Banff National Park guide book [ca. 1912]; "A Sprig of Mountain Heather" tourist booklet by the Department of the Interior, Canada [1914]; "Hippodrome" souvenir book; “Pocket Guide to Japan”; "Westward Honk!" travel publication by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle (1919) detailing a National Parks road trip across Canada and the United States; two copies of “Pictographs in Southwestern Alberta” information booklet; an information sheet and map of the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve signed by “E. Wakelyn”; a scrapbook of newspaper clippings from The Albertan [1963] pertaining to Calgary; a brochure on Marble Canyon; and two brochures pertaining to interpretive programming in Banff National Park [1972 and 1973 respectively].
Notes
Contents have been arranged chronologically and divided into four files (see Content Details).
”A Sprig of Mountain Heather” souvenir book contains pressed plant matter
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Advertising
Banff National Park
Camping
Commerce and industry
Commercial products
Ecology
Environment
Flowers
Geography
Government
Guiding
Guide
Hiking
History
Hot Springs
Industry
Leisure
Museums
Natural history
Natural resources
Oil
Photography
Recreation
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Travel
The Albertan
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Calgary
Pincher Creek
Turner Valley
British Columbia
Vancouver
Marble Canyon
United States of America
Montana
Japan
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
“Picturesque Calgary” booklet placed in acid-free envelope due to damage and fragile state
”Hippodrome” souvenir book stored in mylar sleeve
”A Sprig of Mountain Heather” souvenir book kept in original envelope in file folder. Consider additional storage measures, and handle with caution as attached pressed plant is fragile and may break apart easily
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Natural resources
Government
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Folder contents: LUX/II/F1/15: 1899 - 1907 LUX/II/F1/16: 1912 - 1914 LUX/II/F1/17: 1914 - 1935 LUX/II/F1/18: 1953 - 1973
Processing Status
Processed
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Calgary Exhibition and Stampede

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede en…
Date Range
1912
[1920-1930]
1924-1925
1927-1933
1935
1939
1943-1946
[1945-1950]
1949
1951
1953
1955
1957-1959
1964
1972
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 22
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Postcard
Organization 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 / 22
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Postcard
Organization record
Date Range
1912
[1920-1930]
1924-1925
1927-1933
1935
1939
1943-1946
[1945-1950]
1949
1951
1953
1955
1957-1959
1964
1972
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records ; 6 cloth ribbons
Scope & Content
File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede envelopes, blank pages with Stampede letterhead, and 6 cloth ribbons labelled "Native Daughter", "Pioneer" and "Pioneer Son" [n.d.].
Notes
File contains duplicates
Some excess duplicates have been temporarily moved and may be de-accessioned in the future
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Calgary Stampede
Sports and recreation
Souvenir
Events
Horses
Horseback riding
Hotel
Anniversary
Entertainment
Advertising
Parades
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
One creased paper logo and all cloth ribbons from file have been placed in mylar sleeves
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Glenbow publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a newsletter publication [1971] and two copies of an information booklet, all of which are titled "Glenbow". Content pertains to exhibits, educational programming, collections and membership at the Glenbow museum in Calgary.
Date Range
[1969]
1971
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 25
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 / 25
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1969]
1971
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (3 volumes ; 27.7 x 17.7 cm and 15 x 22.8 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of a newsletter publication [1971] and two copies of an information booklet, all of which are titled "Glenbow". Content pertains to exhibits, educational programming, collections and membership at the Glenbow museum in Calgary.
Name Access
Florendine, Janice
Rundle, Robert Terrill
Subject Access
Art
Glenbow-Alberta Institute
Museums
Conservation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Arts
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Cattlemen & Forest and Outdoors magazines

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 copies of "Forest and Outdoors" and "Canadian Cattlemen" magazines published between 1948 and 1960. Content pertains to farming, cattle rearing and sales, outdoor activities including hunting and archery, wildlife identification, the Calgary Stampede, horseback riding trips, and …
Date Range
1948
1952-1953
1955
1960
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 28
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 / 28
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1948
1952-1953
1955
1960
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 22.5 x 29.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 copies of "Forest and Outdoors" and "Canadian Cattlemen" magazines published between 1948 and 1960. Content pertains to farming, cattle rearing and sales, outdoor activities including hunting and archery, wildlife identification, the Calgary Stampede, horseback riding trips, and other related subjects. Includes special July 1955 issue of "Canadian Cattlemen" celebrating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Alberta and Saskatchewan as Canadian provinces.
Notes
File contents include two identical copies of November 1948 "Forest and Outdoors" publication.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Agriculture
Animals
Advertising
Environment
Industry
Hunting
Birds
Archery
Sports
Recreation
Calgary Power Ltd.
Horses
Calgary Stampede
Finances
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Land, settlement and immigration
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Flyers, brochures, coupons, catalogues, etc.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54733
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of various advertisements, brochures, booklets, and other product information documents. Content pertains to the T. Eaton Co. [Eaton's], Manitoba Gypsum Co. Ltd., Bluebird Corporation electric washing machine, Hutton's Magneto and Auto Electric Service in Calgary, ADCO manure, Discove…
Date Range
[1915-1930]
1931
[1945-1950]
[1960-1970]
[1973-1975]
1976
[1980-1990]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 29
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 / 29
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1915-1930]
1931
[1945-1950]
[1960-1970]
[1973-1975]
1976
[1980-1990]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of various advertisements, brochures, booklets, and other product information documents. Content pertains to the T. Eaton Co. [Eaton's], Manitoba Gypsum Co. Ltd., Bluebird Corporation electric washing machine, Hutton's Magneto and Auto Electric Service in Calgary, ADCO manure, Discovery House kitchen knives, cosmetics and fashion catalogues, Showgard stamp safety mounts, power vacs, Cee-Der-Log Buildings Ltd. [real estate and property development], Behr brand paint, and Red & White grocery store in High River.
Notes
Most dates provided are estimates by Processing Archivist based on contents of file
Name Access
Fowler, Roy
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Commerce
Commercial products
Industry
Land use
Property
Mines and mineral resources
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
High River
Ontario
Toronto
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Moncton
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some items have been placed in mylar in file folder
Category
Commerce and industry
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Flyer for Red & White grocery store has mailing stamp attached to back, and ink stamp which reads: "HIGH RIVER ALBERTA MR [March] 31 [19]31" Back also annotated in black ink: "Roy Fowler Alderigde [sic]"
Processing Status
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Calgary Alberta Merchants and Manufacturers Record

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54740
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of "Calgary Alberta Merchants and Manufacturers Record: The Manufacturing, Jobbing and Commercial Center of the Canadian West". Content pertains to various businesses operating in Calgary in 1911. LUX / II / F1 / 31 copy is not annotated, LUX / II / F1 / 32 copy has mini…
Date Range
1911
1954
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 31 and 32
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 / 31 and 32
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1911
1954
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 24 x 15 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of "Calgary Alberta Merchants and Manufacturers Record: The Manufacturing, Jobbing and Commercial Center of the Canadian West". Content pertains to various businesses operating in Calgary in 1911. LUX / II / F1 / 31 copy is not annotated, LUX / II / F1 / 32 copy has miniature card attached to inside of front cover dedicating book to Eric Harvie [dated 1954], as well as annotations on same page [see "Content Details"]. Illegible signature on front cover of same copy.
Notes
Items have been placed in separate files to help differentiate due to being annotated vs. non-annotated, as well as one including attachment.
Name Access
Harvie, Eric
Humphreys, Claude
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Commerce
Commercial products
Industry
Labour
Finances
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Items have been stored in separate file folders
Handle with care as items may be fragile [particularly item in file LUX / II / F1 / 32]
Category
Commerce and industry
Labour
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Inside front cover: "PRESENTED TO ERIC L. HARVIE 1954 BY CLAUDE V. HUMPHREYS"
Processing Status
Processed
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Our Heritage: A Series of Historical Sketches of Alberta

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54753
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a portfolio containing a map of Alberta and published textual record titled "Our Heritage: A Series of Historical Sketches of Alberta by John Fisher". Content pertains to accounts by John Fisher from his travels in Alberta, including Calgary and Jasper National Park. Front cover of…
Date Range
[1955-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 38
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 / 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 / 38
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Date Range
[1955-1960]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a portfolio containing a map of Alberta and published textual record titled "Our Heritage: A Series of Historical Sketches of Alberta by John Fisher". Content pertains to accounts by John Fisher from his travels in Alberta, including Calgary and Jasper National Park. Front cover of portfolio is annotated in red ink with the name "Bessie L.[?] MacKay".
Name Access
Fisher, John
MacKay, Bessie
Subject Access
History
Businesses
Commerce and industry
Community events
Hotel
Palliser Hotel
Winter sports
Sports
Skiing
Biography
Parks
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Sports, recreation and leisure
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title copied from item in file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Alberta business and news publication history

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54754
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's…
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 39
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 / 39
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 23 x 29.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's business and financial development; and Alberta's economy.
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Buildings
Construction
Commercial products
Commerce
Industry
History
Anniversary
Calgary Power Ltd.
Finances
Newspaper
Publication
Natural resources
Land, settlement and immigration
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Canadian news publications

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54761
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history…
Date Range
1890
1901
1927
1937
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 41 to 44
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 / 41 to 44
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1890
1901
1927
1937
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 28.5 x 41 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history in Calgary; a Royal Visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Canada in 1901; Canadian trade, industry and tourism; and political tension between Russia and Japan prior to World War II.
Subject Access
Advertising
Agriculture
Businesses
Commerce
Environment
Finances
Indigenous Peoples
Land, settlement and immigration
Manufacturing
Military
National parks and reserves
Natural resources
Politics
Geography
History
Industry
Government
Royal Visit
Royal tours
Royalty
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Travel
War
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Quebec
Montreal
Russia
Japan
Language
English
Conservation
Edmonton Bulletin newspaper has been placed in mylar
All items stored flat in oversize box to prevent further creasing and damage
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Land, settlement and immigration
Politics
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items are arranged chronologically in file box: LUX / II / F1 / 41 : "The Dominion Illustrated" [1890] LUX / II / F1 / 42 : "The Royal Visit to Canada 1901", Montreal Star LUX / II / F1 / 43 : "The National Number of the Montreal Herald" [1927] LUX / II / F1 / 44 : "Edmonton Bulletin" [1937]
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected news articles

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54778
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected newspaper clippings and volumes published between 1907 and 1956. Content includes an early edition of the Crag and Canyon [August 24, 1907]; a scanned copy of a 1949 article from the New York Times discussing inflation rates between 1834 and 1949 [annotated]; a summer 195…
Date Range
1907
[1945-1952]
1956
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 51
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 51
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1907
[1945-1952]
1956
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of collected newspaper clippings and volumes published between 1907 and 1956. Content includes an early edition of the Crag and Canyon [August 24, 1907]; a scanned copy of a 1949 article from the New York Times discussing inflation rates between 1834 and 1949 [annotated]; a summer 1956 issue of "The Calgarian" signed on the cover by "Bessie L.[?] MacKay"; a loose article describing stretches and home exercises; and a four-page article from "Mining World" by Donald MacDonald discussing the construction of a coastal highway to Alaska.
Notes
New York Times scanned article has rough pencil sketch [possibly building layout?] on back side and math equations written on front in pencil
Name Access
MacKay, Bessie
MacDonald, Don
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Community life
Commerce and industry
Commercial products
Journalism
Newspaper
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Environment
Landscapes
Finances
Exploration
Construction
Travel
Transportation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
United States of America
Alaska
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Assorted entertainment, business cards, advertisements

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54783
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising…
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 52
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 52
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Postcard illustration produced by L.H. Larsen
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising La Ronde Revolving Restaurant in Edmonton; a copy of "Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" by Esso Imperial Service containing an article about Banff National Park [pages 2-3]; a Laura Secord advertisement and info booklet, "The History of Our Flag"; a partial pack of blank score cards titled Auction Bridge; a page titled "Rules for the Game of Five Hundred"; a newspaper clipping with comics on both sides; and a large [23 x 15 cm] postcard with illustration titled "What Would You Have Done?" [see notes].
Notes
NOTE: Large postcard "What Would You Have Done?" contains outdated and potentially offensive language which is reflective of the time period in which it was produced.
"Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" publication has mailing stamp on back addressed to Norman Luxton.
"Rules for the Game of Five Hundred" card annotated in pencil
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Businesses
History
Entertainment
Hotel
Travel
Tourism
Sports
Skiing
Recreation
Finances
Commerce
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Magazines, newspaper clippings and advertisements

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55110
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of magazines, news articles and clippings, and advertisements collected by Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Includes promotional content for local events and companies, newspaper clippings collected by Norman Luxton, a copy of Liberty Magazine [1946] with a feature article pertain…
Date Range
1908
[1910-1930]
1915-1916
1924
1926
1946
1950
1953-1954
1957
1979
1983
1991
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 60 to 62
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 / 60 to 62
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1908
[1910-1930]
1915-1916
1924
1926
1946
1950
1953-1954
1957
1979
1983
1991
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of magazines, news articles and clippings, and advertisements collected by Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Includes promotional content for local events and companies, newspaper clippings collected by Norman Luxton, a copy of Liberty Magazine [1946] with a feature article pertaining to Norman Luxton, and home and fashion catalogues.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Communications
Newspaper
Publication
Public events
Community life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar due to fragile material or physical risk to other materials in file
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items stored in three file folders organized by content type: LUX / II / F1 / 60 : Advertisements and promotional content LUX / II / F1 / 61 : Newspaper clippings and articles LUX / II / F1 / 62 : Magazines
Processing Status
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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
GMD
Textual record
Published record
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
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