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Luxton family portraits, Norman's siblings and mother

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 12 portrait photographs depicting Norman Luxton's mother, his siblings and their immediate family. Includes portraits of George Luxton (Norman's brother), George's wife, Ada (Livingston) Luxton, and their daughter, Patricia Luxton; Harold Malloch Luxton (Norman's youngest brother);…

Date Range: [1900-1920]; 1901

Reference Code: LUX / I / D1 / 19 / PA - 1 to 12

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

17 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D1 : Personal and family life

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D1 / 19 / PA - 1 to 12

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Some photographs produced by: Rembrandt Bros. (Minneapolis), Golliug Hesse (Minneapolis), and Hubner (Minneapolis)

Date Range: [1900-1920]; 1901

Physical Description: 12 photographs : b&w prints ; 19.5 x 26.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 12 portrait photographs depicting Norman Luxton's mother, his siblings and their immediate family. Includes portraits of George Luxton (Norman's brother), George's wife, Ada (Livingston) Luxton, and their daughter, Patricia Luxton; Harold Malloch Luxton (Norman's youngest brother); and Sarah Jane (Edwards) Luxton (Norman's mother).

Notes: Some items are annotated

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, George; Luxton, Ada (Livingston); Luxton, Sarah; Luxton, Patricia

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Photography; Children

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; United States of America; Minnesota; Minneapolis; Ontario; London

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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LaPorte family travels, fishing

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 62 photograph prints sent to Norman Luxton from the LaPorte family. Content pertains to fishing trips, boating, and travels in various locations including: Ontario [The Barracks Club near Lake Ontario], the British West Indies, Barbados, Colorado, the Grand Canyon, Pirates Cove [Fl…

Date Range: 1926; 1929; 1931-1935; 1937-1939

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 224 to 285

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph 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 : Photography

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 224 to 285

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1926; 1929; 1931-1935; 1937-1939

Physical Description: 62 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 62 photograph prints sent to Norman Luxton from the LaPorte family. Content pertains to fishing trips, boating, and travels in various locations including: Ontario [The Barracks Club near Lake Ontario], the British West Indies, Barbados, Colorado, the Grand Canyon, Pirates Cove [Florida], Palm Beach, Useppa Island [Florida], and Paris. Includes a picture of a public speaking event with United States President Herbert Hoover [1929].

Name Access: LaPorte, Eugene; LaPorte, Bill; LaPorte, Morgan; LaPorte, Constance; Radford, Francis; Luxton, Norman; Rogers, Jack; Hoover, Herbert

Subject Access: Boats; Club; Community life; Fish; Fishing; Public events; Politics; Sailing; Sailboats; Shorelines; Sports; Tourism; Travel; War Memorial; World War I

Geographic Access: Canada; Ontario; Lake Ontario; West Indies; Barbados; United States of America; Colorado; Arizona; Grand Canyon; Florida; New Jersey; France; Paris

Language: English

Conservation: Photographs stored in mylar

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure; Politics

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Friends personal photographs - military, travel, portraits, recreation

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 photograph and postcard prints pertaining to friends of Norman Luxton and the Luxton family which were sent to Norman Luxton. Most photographs are annotated on the back with contextual information [dates, locations, names, etc] for photographs, some items include personal messag…

Date Range: 1897; [ca.1900-1910]; 1905; 1909; 1912; 1916; 1923; 1927; 1941-1943; 1948-1951; 1955; 1957; 1960

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 435 to 468

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph 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 / PA - 435 to 468

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1897; [ca.1900-1910]; 1905; 1909; 1912; 1916; 1923; 1927; 1941-1943; 1948-1951; 1955; 1957; 1960

Physical Description: 34 photographs : b&w prints ; 12.5 x 15 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 photograph and postcard prints pertaining to friends of Norman Luxton and the Luxton family which were sent to Norman Luxton. Most photographs are annotated on the back with contextual information [dates, locations, names, etc] for photographs, some items include personal messages written to Norman Luxton. Photograph images pertain to a fishing trip in Grande Prairie; men in military uniforms during World War II, including some taken during active duty in England; personal and group portraits; a war monument in Verdun, France; historic ships and boats; scenic views of Mistaya Canyon and Minnewanka; wildlife, including birds and a marten; and family pets.

Notes: Annotations on some photographs partly illegible or difficult to discern

Name Access: Addison, Billy; LaPorte, Eugene; Reynolds, Wiley R.; Deegan, Howard James; Ashton, Philip; Cathcart, John George (Red); Brooks, Matt (Sarsen); Barnes, Harry; Sutherland, George Bain; Blackley, Bonnie Lee; Brewster, Fred

Subject Access: Boats; Military; Ship; World War II; Memorial; Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Children; Animals; Dogs; Birds; Sports; Recreation; Fishing; Landscapes; Portrait; Winter

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Grande Prairie; British Columbia; Victoria; Ontario; Ottawa; England; France; Verdun; Frobisher Bay; Northwest Territories; United States of America; Idaho; Toronto; Kenora; Manitoba; Winnipeg

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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George Mandryk collected photographs - File 1 of 2

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 51 photograph prints. Content includes family, group and individual photographs pertaining to rowing and swimming, horseback riding, skiing, travel in the Rocky Mountains and other related activities. Most photographs do not provide information specifying dates, names or locations …

Date Range: [ca.1910-1915]; 1914; 1916-1917; [ca.1920]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 487 to 537

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph 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 / PA - 487 to 537

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1910-1915]; 1914; 1916-1917; [ca.1920]

Physical Description: 51 photographs : b&w prints ; 21 x 15 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 51 photograph prints. Content includes family, group and individual photographs pertaining to rowing and swimming, horseback riding, skiing, travel in the Rocky Mountains and other related activities. Most photographs do not provide information specifying dates, names or locations of content.

Notes: Some items are numbered on the back, either handwritten or affixed with ink stamp

Name Access: Mandryk, George; Young, Mary (Mamie); Young, Clarence; Mackie, Alexander

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Children; Swimming; Rowing; Boats; Sports; Recreation; Hockey; Community life; Beach; Travel; Horses; Animals; Horseback riding; Mountains; Landscapes

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Ontario; Ottawa

Language: English

Creator: Collected by George Mandryk

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Postcards sent to Eleanor Luxton

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of domestic and international postcards sent to Eleanor Luxton from various friends and family members between 1928 and 1992. Includes correspondence sent from Canada, the United States, Central and South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Oceania.

Date Range: 1928; 1944-1945; 1953-1954; 1962-1963; 1965-1983; 1985-1992

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 72

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / A : Correspondence

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 72

Date Range: 1928; 1944-1945; 1953-1954; 1962-1963; 1965-1983; 1985-1992

Physical Description: 128 b&w and col. postcards ; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of domestic and international postcards sent to Eleanor Luxton from various friends and family members between 1928 and 1992. Includes correspondence sent from Canada, the United States, Central and South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Oceania.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Charity; Recreation; Correspondence; Events; Arts; Community events; Calgary Stampede; Transportation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; New Brunswick; British Columbia; Quebec; Montreal; Ontario; Saskatchewan; Manitoba; Newfoundland and Labrador; Holland; Cook Islands; United States of America; Idaho; Vermont; New Hampshire; Hawaii; California; Washington; Bahamas; Jamaica; Russia; Oregon; England; France; Greece; Switzerland; Brazil; Italy; New Zealand; Israel; Mexico; West Indies; Scotland; Brussels; Vienna; Turkey; Ireland

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation; Communications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mary Mackie family photographs, landscapes

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 photographs pertaining to Luxton family members and landscape views. File includes 6 photographs collected and annotated by Mary Mackie depicting her father (Thomas Luxton), as well as her aunt (Margaret Luxton), her paternal grandparents (John Luxton and Elizabeth Anne Tucker Lu…

Date Range: 1912; [1914 - 1918]; [1910 - 1920]

Reference Code: LUX / II / B4 / PA - 39 to 47

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / B : Professional records

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

Sub-Series: LUX / II / B4 : Historical research

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / B4 / PA - 39 to 47

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Two images attributed to F. F. Parkinson

Date Range: 1912; [1914 - 1918]; [1910 - 1920]

Physical Description: 9 photographs : b&w and hand coloured ; 24 x 19 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 photographs pertaining to Luxton family members and landscape views. File includes 6 photographs collected and annotated by Mary Mackie depicting her father (Thomas Luxton), as well as her aunt (Margaret Luxton), her paternal grandparents (John Luxton and Elizabeth Anne Tucker Luxton), and other family members; file also includes 2 images of smoke fences near Brampton, Ontario and one unidentified rural view [hand-coloured image on matboard].

Notes: Most items are annotated on back

Name Access: Mackie, Mary; Luxton, Margaret; Luxton, John; Luxton, Charles; Luxton, Fred; Luxton, Elizabeth

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Genealogy; Landscapes

Geographic Access: Canada; Ontario; Brampton

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Charity, educational and research organizations

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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

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Canadian Pacific souvenir and travel publications

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of brochures, souvenir booklets, travel guides and related materials pertaining to Canadian Pacific trips and destinations within North America. Locations include: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park; the Empress Hotel in Victoria; British Columbia; Ontario and the the Great L…

Date Range: [1905-1911]; 1909; [1915-1920]; 1917-1918; 1920-1921; 1923; 1928-1929; 1931; 1935-1938; 1940; [1940-1950]; 1974

Reference Code: LUX / II / C4 / 15 to 17

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 / 15 to 17

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1905-1911]; 1909; [1915-1920]; 1917-1918; 1920-1921; 1923; 1928-1929; 1931; 1935-1938; 1940; [1940-1950]; 1974

Physical Description: 7.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of brochures, souvenir booklets, travel guides and related materials pertaining to Canadian Pacific trips and destinations within North America. Locations include: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park; the Empress Hotel in Victoria; British Columbia; Ontario and the the Great Lakes; Quebec; Alaska; and the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. File also includes a map of the Canadian Pacific rail system [1918] and a copy of "Empress of the Pacific" cruise magazine [1936].

Subject Access: Tourism; Travel; Canadian Pacific Railway; Cruise ships; Banff Springs Hotel; Hotel; Empress Hotel; Train; Railways

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; British Columbia; Victoria; Ontario; Quebec; Great Lakes; United States of America; Alaska

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Commerce and industry

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Items divided into 3 files: LUX/II/C4/15: Ontario, Quebec, Alaska and Canadian coastal guide books [ca. 1915-1920] LUX/II/C4/16: Canadian Rockies guides and information booklets LUX/II/C4/17: Other Canadian Pacific material

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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

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Young Eleanor Luxton, Eleanor and parents at CPR Exhibition

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 photographs depicting Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Includes two professional portraits of Eleanor as a baby and toddler, and photographs of Eleanor and her parents dressed in traditional Indigenous clothing as part of the Canadian Pacific Railway Exhibition in Toronto, 1…

Date Range: [ca.1909]; [ca.1910-1912]; 1920

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / PA - 36 to 45

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal records

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

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C5 : Other

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / PA - 36 to 45

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Photographs produced by G & W Fear (Banff), and Pringle & Booth (Toronto)

Date Range: [ca.1909]; [ca.1910-1912]; 1920

Physical Description: 10 photographs : b&w prints ; 19 x 24.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 photographs depicting Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Includes two professional portraits of Eleanor as a baby and toddler, and photographs of Eleanor and her parents dressed in traditional Indigenous clothing as part of the Canadian Pacific Railway Exhibition in Toronto, 1920.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated; Items LUX/II/C5/PA-38 to 45 accompanied in file by original mailing envelope (annotated on back)

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Norman; Canadian Pacific Railway

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Children; Public events; Canadian Pacific Railway

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Ontario; Toronto

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Flyers, brochures, coupons, catalogues, etc.

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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]"

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Personal interest and educational publications

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical…

Date Range: [1907-1915]; [1924]; [1931]; 1937; 1952; 1954

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 50

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / F : Collected material

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

Sub-Series: LUX / II / F1 : Textual

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 50

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1907-1915]; [1924]; [1931]; 1937; 1952; 1954

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 23 x 32 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical information on Japan's educational system; and Inuit art styles and design methods.

Notes: Book titled "Canadian Eskimo Art" stamped twice on front cover with workds "HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY" and has blank form and envelope for sign-out slips attached inside front cover and on first page.

Name Access: Davis, Bob

Subject Access: Art; Education; Travel; Tourism; Newspaper; Journalism; Health services; Medicine; Politics; Government; History; Churches; Religions; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples

Geographic Access: United States of America; New York; Canada; Quebec; Montreal; Ontario; Toronto; England; Japan

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Medical reference booklet has been placed in mylar due to attached pieces of unidentified material and risk of contact with other archival items

Category: Arts; First nations; Education; Government; Health services; Exploration, discovery and travel; Religions

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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McDougall and Ross family correspondence

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of letters, postcards, invitations, holiday cards and other correspondence pertaining to members of the Ross and McDougall families. Recipients and senders include: May (McDougall) Ross, George H. Ross, Annie McDougall, Georgina (McDougall) Luxton, Jean Ross, and classmates of May McD…

Date Range: 1898; 1900-1902; 1907-1913; [1910-1920]; 1917-1919; 1921; 1923-1925; 1939; 1941-1942; 1944; 1946; 1950-1952; 1955

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / 15 to 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record

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 / 15 to 16

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1898; 1900-1902; 1907-1913; [1910-1920]; 1917-1919; 1921; 1923-1925; 1939; 1941-1942; 1944; 1946; 1950-1952; 1955

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of letters, postcards, invitations, holiday cards and other correspondence pertaining to members of the Ross and McDougall families. Recipients and senders include: May (McDougall) Ross, George H. Ross, Annie McDougall, Georgina (McDougall) Luxton, Jean Ross, and classmates of May McDougall Ross from her time as a student at DaMill Ladies' College.

Notes: Some items in file are not dated; some items do not name senders or recipients.

Material Details: One item in file is made of thin wood with plant sample and small red ribbon attached

Name Access: McDougall, May; McDougall, Annie; McDougall, David; Ross, George; Ross, Jean; Luxton, Georgina

Subject Access: Correspondence; Family and personal life; Holidays; Events; Community events; Weddings

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Morley; Ontario; St. Catharines

Language: English

Conservation: One Christmas greeting card printed on wood has been placed in mylar

Category: Communications; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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David George McDougall Ross education and military records

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to the education and military career of David George McDougall Ross. File includes two report cards dated February and March 1919, handwritten notes on Canadian History [n.d., signed "David Ross"], and three letters sent between David Ross and staff at the Depa…

Date Range: 1919; [1925-1930]; 1942; 1945

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record

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 / 19

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1919; [1925-1930]; 1942; 1945

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual materials

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to the education and military career of David George McDougall Ross. File includes two report cards dated February and March 1919, handwritten notes on Canadian History [n.d., signed "David Ross"], and three letters sent between David Ross and staff at the Department of National Defence regarding his service in World War II.

Name Access: Ross, David George McDougall

Subject Access: Academics; Education; Communications; Correspondence; Personal and Professional Life; School; History; Military; War; World War II

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Ontario; Ottawa; Toronto

Language: English

Category: Communications; Family and personal life; Education; Military

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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McDougall and Ross family photographs - identified

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 54 photographs pertaining to members of the McDougall family, including professional portraits and family photographs. Individuals in photographs include: George McDougall; Annie (McKenzie) McDougall; David Nawash McDougall; John McDougall; Elizabeth (Chantler) McDougall; Dora and …

Date Range: [1860-1920]

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / PA - 125 to 178

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / PA - 125 to 178

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1860-1920]

Physical Description: 54 photographs : b&w prints ; 22 x 29 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 54 photographs pertaining to members of the McDougall family, including professional portraits and family photographs. Individuals in photographs include: George McDougall; Annie (McKenzie) McDougall; David Nawash McDougall; John McDougall; Elizabeth (Chantler) McDougall; Dora and Ada Wilson; May (McDougall) Ross; George and Jean Ross; Georgina (McDougall) Luxton; Douglas McDougall; Libby Young; and Fred Graham and Jean (McDougall) Graham.

Notes: Most photographs in file are annotated

Name Access: McDougall, Annie; McDougall, Annie McKenzie (Hall); McDougall, David; McDougall, Elizabeth (Chantler); McDougall, George; McDougall, John; McDougall, May; Luxton, Georgina; Ross, George; Ross, Jean; Ross, May; Wilson, Ada; Wilson, Dora; Young, Libby; Graham, Fred; Graham, Jean

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Children; Homestead; Photography

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Morley; Calgary; Cochrane; Ontario; Hamilton; Quebec; Montreal; British Columbia; Victoria

Access Restrictions: Materials are fragile - handle with caution

Reproduction Restrictions: Materials are fragile - handle with caution

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Other family and friends - identified

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 37 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family. Includes professional portraits, postcard prints and candid photographs. Individuals include members of the Nolan and Boswell families, Mary Watson, Will Kidner, John and Ada Wilson, Sam Kellock, W.W. Kemp,…

Date Range: ca.1900-1920

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 168 to 204

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / C3 : Other extended family

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 168 to 204

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: ca.1900-1920

Physical Description: 37 photographs : b&w prints ; 15 x 21 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 37 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family. Includes professional portraits, postcard prints and candid photographs. Individuals include members of the Nolan and Boswell families, Mary Watson, Will Kidner, John and Ada Wilson, Sam Kellock, W.W. Kemp, Arnold and Charles Douglas, Sam Howe, and George and Bob Findlay. Items LUX/III/C3/PA-192 to 204 pertain to trips to Marble Canyon and Sibbald Ranch with Norman Luxton and members of the Sibbald and Fisher families [ca.1904].

Name Access: Gill, George William; Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Georgina; Nolan, Paddy J.; Wilson, Ada; Wilson, John; Whyte, William (Bill); Kellock, Sam; Douglas, Roy; Douglas, Charles; Douglas, Arnold; Howe, Sam; Fisher, W. F. O.; Sibbald, Andrew Franklin

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Correspondence; Portrait; Children; Travel; Holidays; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Ontario; United States of America

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - fragile materials

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Sheet music and piano exercise books

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of musical study booklets and sheet music belonging to various members of the McDougall and Luxton family, including Georgina McDougall [Luxton], Eleanor Luxton, May and Annie McDougall, and Ruth McDougall, and one book signed “Nina Wynn” of WLC [Wesleyan Ladies’ College]. Some items …

Date Range: [ca.1890-1895]; [ca.1900-1920]; [ca.1920-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / 10 to 20

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

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 / 10 to 20

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1890-1895]; [ca.1900-1920]; [ca.1920-1940]

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of musical study booklets and sheet music belonging to various members of the McDougall and Luxton family, including Georgina McDougall [Luxton], Eleanor Luxton, May and Annie McDougall, and Ruth McDougall, and one book signed “Nina Wynn” of WLC [Wesleyan Ladies’ College]. Some items belonged to Georgina during her studies at Wesleyan Ladies' College in London, Ontario.

Name Access: Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Eleanor; McDougall, Annie; McDougall, May; McDougall, Ruth; Wynn, Nina

Subject Access: Academics; Education; Music; Arts; Entertainment

Geographic Access: Canada; Ontario; London; Alberta; Morley; Banff

Language: English

Conservation: Handle with caution as some contents are fragile.

Category: Arts; Education; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Contents organized into two files : LUX / III / D / 10 : Loose sheet music and incomplete books LUX / III / D / 11 to 20 : Complete books

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected photographs, 1890 to 1920

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs mostly consist of portraits, postcard prints and group photographs of unidentified individuals.

Date Range: [ca.1890-1920]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 128 to 142

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Other material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 128 to 142

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1890-1920]

Physical Description: 15 photographs : b&w prints ; 23 x 33.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs mostly consist of portraits, postcard prints and group photographs of unidentified individuals.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Military; Photography

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Edmonton; Manitoba; Winnipeg; Ontario; Toronto

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Commercial travel postcards

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.

Date Range: [1900-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Postcard

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III/ D : Other materials

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8

GMD: Published record; Postcard

Date Range: [1900-1960]

Physical Description: ca. 630 b&w and col. postcards ; 23 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.

Notes: Items in this file have been organized by geographical location. See "Content Details" entry field for contents of individual folders.

Subject Access: Advertising; Events; Environment; European travel; Environment and Nature; Travel; Tourism; Waterfalls; Wildlife; Leisure; Landscapes; History; Mountains; Public events; Public entertainment; National parks and reserves; Centennial; Buildings and memorials; Banff National Park; Art; Photography; Postcards; Royalty; Seascapes; Ship; Souvenir; Sports and recreation; Tourist information; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Louise; Calgary; British Columbia; Vancouver; Rocky Mountains; Selkirks; Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie; Owen Sound; Toronto; Quebec; Montreal; United States of America; Yellowstone National Park; Colorado; Denver; Florida; California; Chicago; Michigan; France; Paris; England; London; Cuba; Mexico; Ireland; Dublin

Reproduction Restrictions: Some copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English; French

Related Material: Items in this file were separated from annotated postcards [processed as LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27]

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: File is organized into 8 folders, numbered LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8. PG - 1 : Banff National Park PG - 2 : Canadian Rockies and Selkirks PG - 3 : Alberta and British Columbia [Other] PG - 4 : Canada PG - 5 : United States of America PG - 6 : United States of America, cont.'d [postcard sets and 1933 Chicago World Fair] PG - 7 : Foreign PG - 8 : Other [location not specified]

Processing Status: Processed

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Education, Military, & Club Scrapbook

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Part Of: Edward Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of academic, sports, and military newsclippings, certificates, and letters. Includes documents from Trinity College School, Ontario Militia, Alpine Club of Canada, and Royal Military College of Canada. Contains newspaper clippings, hand-written letters, certificates, pr…

Date Range: 1910-1933

Reference Code: M169 / II / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

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Part Of: Edward Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M169

Series: II Scrapbooks

Sous-Fonds: M169

Accession Number: 22000

Reference Code: M169 / II / 1

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1910-1933

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records (103 pages ; 24.5 x 30 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of academic, sports, and military newsclippings, certificates, and letters. Includes documents from Trinity College School, Ontario Militia, Alpine Club of Canada, and Royal Military College of Canada. Contains newspaper clippings, hand-written letters, certificates, programmes, ledger pages, cartoons and sketches, telegrams, invitations, and steamliner tickets.

Name Access: Wheeler, E. O. (Edward Oliver); Wheeler, Edward Oliver

Subject Access: Academics; Accidents; Alpine Club of Canada; Art; Awards; Biographical; Cadet camp; Competition; Education; Hockey; Membership; Military; School; School athletics; Sports; University; War

Geographic Access: Calgary; Ottawa; Alberta; Ontario; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: Black pages not scanned

Creator: Wheeler, Edward O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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