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Luxton family fonds

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…

Date Range: [ca.1860]-1995

Reference Code: LUX

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Print; Cabinet card; Framed print; Negative; Sound recording; Cassette; Textual record; Corporate record; Private record; Published record; Scrapbook

1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: LUX

Sous-Fonds: LUX

Accession Number: Lux1 - EL estate, 1996; Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000; Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001

Reference Code: LUX

GMD: Photograph; Print; Cabinet card; Framed print; Negative; Sound recording; Cassette; Textual record; Corporate record; Private record; Published record; Scrapbook

Other Title Info: Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives

Date Range: [ca.1860]-1995

Physical Description: ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)

History / Biographical: The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.; Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.; Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.; In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.; The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.; Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.; Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.; Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.

Notes: Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:; I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.; II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.; III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Arts; Commerce and industry; Education; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; First Nations; Professional and Personal Life; Sports, recreation and leisure; Research

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material; box list for unprocessed material

Creator: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Eleanor

Category: Arts; Commerce and industry; Education; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; First nations; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

Electronic Resources

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Jon Whelan fonds

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Part Of: Jon Whelan fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of research materials, publications, ephemera, and other materials collected by Jon Whelan. Fonds includes three Canadian Pacific bell boy log books, 1970-1980; five bound scrapbooks with collected newspaper clippings, ca.1880-1890; and collected advertisements and articles pertainin…

Date Range: [1880-2022]

Reference Code: M595 / V818

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print; Newspaper clipping; Published record; Scrapbook; Album

Part Of: Jon Whelan fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M595; V818

Sous-Fonds: M595; V818

Accession Number: 2022.39

Reference Code: M595 / V818

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print; Newspaper clipping; Published record; Scrapbook; Album

Date Range: [1880-2022]

Physical Description: 3 bankers boxes

History / Biographical: Jon Whelan (1952-2022) was a researcher, historian, and collector based in Banff, Alberta. Jon had a special interest in topics related to Banff National Park and Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Jon conducted independent research, as well as research for various authors and historians, from the 1980s onwards. Jon was also an active participant in municipal politics in Banff. "For most of Jon’s life, he was engaged in community affairs and fearless in voicing an opinion. He was successful in raising public awareness and his tenacity achieved a personal goal, which was to initiate the use of video for regular Town of Banff council meetings. He dedicated himself to the concerns of Banff residents." -Barry Kelly, Rocky Mountain Outlook, July 30, 2022

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of research materials, publications, ephemera, and other materials collected by Jon Whelan. Fonds includes three Canadian Pacific bell boy log books, 1970-1980; five bound scrapbooks with collected newspaper clippings, ca.1880-1890; and collected advertisements and articles pertaining to Canadian Pacific, Banff, travel and tourism within Canada, and related subjects.

Name Access: Whelan, Jon

Subject Access: Research; Chateau Lake Louise; Canadian Pacific Railway; Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Tourism; Travel; Recreation; Publication; Newspaper; History; Community events

Reproduction Restrictions: restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Photographs. -- 1887-1970

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Part Of: Banff School District No. 102 fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to school classes, faculty, activities and town views

Date Range: 1887-1970

Reference Code: V44 / PA / 1 - 137; V44 / PB / 1-3

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Banff School District No. 102 fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M4 / V44

Sous-Fonds: M4 / V44

Accession Number: 209; 2470; 5397, 7999

Reference Code: V44 / PA / 1 - 137; V44 / PB / 1-3

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1887-1970

Physical Description: 140 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to school classes, faculty, activities and town views

Name Access: Banff School District No. 102

Language: English

Finding Aid: Printed inventory available

Related Material: Constitutes Series VIII of the Banff School District No. 102 fonds

Creator: Banff School District No. 102

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Lecture slides

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Scope & Content: Transparencies are hand-coloured and black and white lantern slides, mostly copied from prints from a lecture on the early history of Banff town development and Canadian Pacific Railway hotels, including the Banff Springs Hotel, Lake Louise Chalet and Glacier House

Date Range: 1883-1912

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 229 to 261

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M79 / V527

Series: II.A. Photographs: lantern slides

Sous-Fonds: V527

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 229 to 261

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: 1883-1912

Physical Description: 33 photographs : transparencies; glass

Scope & Content: Transparencies are hand-coloured and black and white lantern slides, mostly copied from prints from a lecture on the early history of Banff town development and Canadian Pacific Railway hotels, including the Banff Springs Hotel, Lake Louise Chalet and Glacier House

Finding Aid: Copy prints are available for reference use

Location (Copy): Reference prints are available

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: LIST OF LANTERN SLIDES - V527 / PS 1 :; #229 - [George Stewart's log building at Siding 29]; #230 - [McCardell with the first "hotel" at the Cave and Basin, 1883]; #231 - [General store at Siding 29 / Bingham]; #232 - [Man with cow on Banff Avenue, 1886]; #233 - [Man with cow on Banff Avenue, 1886] - hand-coloured; #234 - [NWMP at police barracks in Banff]; #235 - [Group of people in front of Moulton Park Theatre]; #236 - [Bathhouse at Upper Hot Springs]; #237 - [Log bath house at Upper Hot Springs]; #238 - [Early bathers in basin pool at Cave and Basin]; #239 - [Early Banff from Beaver Street]; #240 - Banff Hotel and the mountain drive from Summit Mt. [view from Tunnel Mountain by Mary Schaffer]; #241 - [Jim Brewster with tally-ho in Banff Springs Hotel courtyard]; #242 - Hotel & Hermit fr. Glacier Trail. Snow. 9/20/95; #243 - [Early chalet at Lake Louise / Trueman & Caple]; #244 - Lady Aberdeen at Chalet sketching Lake Louise, Rockies, CPR, Oct 18/94; #245 - [Banff Springs Hotel, construction of center tower, ca.1912]; #246 - [Swimmers at Cave and Basin]; #247 - Winter bathing at the hot srings; #248 - [Early Banff Ave.]; #249 - [Group in front of unidentified Banff building]; #250 - [D.C. Baynes; Banff school class, ]; #251 - [View of Banff in winter from rooftop, looking towards Mt. Norquay]; #252 - [View of Banff in winter from rooftop, looking towards Mount Rundle]; #253 - [Banff Livery with sleighs in front]; #254 - [Banff Springs Hotel]; #255 - [Banff Springs Hotel and Bow Valley]; #256 - [Unidentified Indigenous man on Banff Ave.]; #257 - [Two Unidentified Indigenous people on horseback at Banff Indian Days camp near Cascade Mountain]; #258 - [Curling on backwater of Bow River]; #259 - Cutting ice on Bow River at Banff; #260 - Upper Hot Springs [in winter]; #261 - Tobogganing at Banff

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Transportation

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Scope & Content: Transparencies are hand-coloured and black and white lantern slides pertaining to transportation: Canadian Pacific Railway, railway travel and ships, derived from various sources. Includes two transparencies by Mary Schaffer

Date Range: 1831-1885

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 810 to 830

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.A. Photographs: lantern slides

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 810 to 830

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: 1831-1885

Physical Description: 21 photographs : transparencies; glass

Scope & Content: Transparencies are hand-coloured and black and white lantern slides pertaining to transportation: Canadian Pacific Railway, railway travel and ships, derived from various sources. Includes two transparencies by Mary Schaffer

Finding Aid: Copy prints are available for reference use

Location (Copy): Reference prints are available

Title Source: Title based on contents of file.

Content Details: LIST OF LANTERN SLIDES - V527 / PS 1 :; #810 - Driving the Golden Spike, by Donald Smith; #on CPR, Nov. 7, 1885 / Notman; #811 - The first engine built by the Canadian Pacific Railway; #812 - Winnipeg in 1870; #813 - Quebec Bridge, Quebec; #814 - DeWitt Clinton and Train 1831 / Chas. Beseler; #815 - Canadian Pacific Railway, arrival of the first through train at the seaboard of British Columbia; #816 - [Group at driving of last spike on the CPR, Nov. 7, 1885]; #817 - [Unidentified locomotive]; #818 - Passengers boarding standard sleeper; #819 - Plowing thro. the snow, of the Selkirks & Glacier; #820 - [Passengers on platform beside Montreal and Boston railway car]; #821 - Wapta & Safety Switch; #822 - Red Sucker Tunnel, Lake Superior; #823 - [Map of Dominion of Canada]; #824 - [Unidentified railway tunnel]; #825 - Prospect Point Vancouver Steamer "Beaver"; #826 - [Unidentified ocean liner]; #827 - [Empress of Britain in lock of Panama Canal]; #828 - [Man padding pont] / E.B. Thompson; #829 - The ferry near Berthier, Que.; #830 - Forest fire

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Banff Lantern Slides

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: Series consists of 4 lantern slides. Slides are views of the Banff Hot Springs, Banff Avenue with Cascade Mountain, Devil's Lake, and the city of Calgary.

Date Range: [c. 1890]

Reference Code: V8 / 7919 / PS - 1 to PS - 4

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

4 images

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: Accession Number : 7919

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 7919

Reference Code: V8 / 7919 / PS - 1 to PS - 4

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

Date Range: [c. 1890]

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w slides ; 8.2 x 8.2 cm

Scope & Content: Series consists of 4 lantern slides. Slides are views of the Banff Hot Springs, Banff Avenue with Cascade Mountain, Devil's Lake, and the city of Calgary.

Subject Access: Lantern slide; Tourism

Geographic Access: Banff; Calgary; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: All slides were cleaned prior to scanning.

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal records

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records and photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's personal life, including Eleanor's hobbies, travel, volunteering and collected materials.

Date Range: [186-]-1994, predominant 1908-1994

Reference Code: LUX / II / C

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: II.C. Personal Series

Sous-Fonds: II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print

Date Range: [186-]-1994, predominant 1908-1994

Physical Description: 2.6 m textual records -- oversize textual records -- photographs

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records and photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's personal life, including Eleanor's hobbies, travel, volunteering and collected materials.

Notes: Series consists of 6 sub-series:; C1 : Volunteer activities: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's involement with the Junior Red Cross, the Canadian Women's Press Club, the Historical Society of Alberta, and the Southern Alberta Women's Pioneer and Old Timers' Association.; C2 : Scrapbooks; C3 : Diaries, daybooks, notebooks, notes; C4 : Travel and hobbies; C5 : Other (includes personal government documents, business and membership cards and some personal correspondence); C6 : Southern Alberta research project

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed

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Unnumbered lantern slides

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Part Of: Tom and Florence Lonsdale fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs are lantern slides used in presentations by Tom Lonsdale. Content pertains to mountain landscapes; roadways and roadside structures; wildlife and flowers; mountain recreation; Banff townsite, events and structures camps. Also includes CPR lantern slides, 50 items, pertaining to mounta…

Date Range: 1885-[ca.1920]

Reference Code: V368 / PS 2 - 1 to 535

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

8 images

Part Of: Tom and Florence Lonsdale fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: V368

Series: II.B. Tom Lonsdale lantern slides

Sous-Fonds: V368

Reference Code: V368 / PS 2 - 1 to 535

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: 1885-[ca.1920]

Physical Description: 535 photographs : transparencies; glass

Scope & Content: Photographs are lantern slides used in presentations by Tom Lonsdale. Content pertains to mountain landscapes; roadways and roadside structures; wildlife and flowers; mountain recreation; Banff townsite, events and structures camps. Also includes CPR lantern slides, 50 items, pertaining to mountain landscape; mountaineering; trains; hotels and camps; flowers and wildlife; CPR hotels across Canada; ships

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: LIST OF LANTERN SLIDES - V368 / PS 2 :; 1 - 54 Mountains; 55 - 79 Glaciers; 80 - 118 Rivers and Falls; 119 - 175 Lakes; 176 - 213 Flowers, purple/blue/pink; 214 - 250 Flowers, white; 251 - 263 Flowers, yellow; 264 - 282 Birds; 283 - 303 Bears; 304 - 311 Small mammals; 312 - 318 Deer; 319 - 323 Elk; 324 - 328 Moose / antelope; 329 - 332 Buffalo; 333 - 337 Mountain sheep; 338 - 345 Mountain goats; 346 - 394 Roads, structures; 395 - 405 Indians; 406 - 416 Banff townsite; 417 - 422 Banff Winter Carnival; 423 - 437 Banff Springs Hotel and golf course; 438 - 442 Camps; 443 - 459 Mountaineering and hiking; 460 - 466 Outfitting; 467 - 472 Dogsledding; 473 - 476 Skiing; 477 - 526 C.P.R.; 527 - 535 Maps

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Skiing

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Part Of: Dan and Mary McCowan fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to ski jumping, Peter Whyte and skiers at Mount Assiniboine; also, snowshoers and snowshoe tracks

Date Range: [between ca.1885 and 1948]

Reference Code: V408 / PS 36

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

2 images

Part Of: Dan and Mary McCowan fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V408

Series: I.C.2. Dan McCowan : Photography, lantern slides

Sous-Fonds: V408

Reference Code: V408 / PS 36

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Other Title Info: Former title: Skiing : [lantern slides, group 102]

Date Range: [between ca.1885 and 1948]

Physical Description: 13 photographs : transparencies

Scope & Content: File pertains to ski jumping, Peter Whyte and skiers at Mount Assiniboine; also, snowshoers and snowshoe tracks

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Banff Springs Hotel October 1889]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Springs Hotel on October 14th, 1889 - notation on back reads "Built 1887-1888 - this picture 1889 October 14"

Date Range: 1889

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 317

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 317

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1889

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Springs Hotel on October 14th, 1889 - notation on back reads "Built 1887-1888 - this picture 1889 October 14"

Subject Access: Banff Springs Hotel

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bill Olson friends and family photographs

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Part Of: Olson family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of Bill Olson at work and with his family. Also includes family pictures of various generations of the Olson family, army portraits, coworkers, a Cave & Basin postcard, and an interior shot of the Dave White Shop.

Date Range: 1889-1967

Reference Code: V475 / PA121 - 01 to 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print; Print

37 images

Part Of: Olson family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M97 / V475

Sous-Fonds: V475

Accession Number: 670 ; 1107 ; 1021

Reference Code: V475 / PA121 - 01 to 19

GMD: Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1889-1967

Physical Description: 19 prints : b&w and col. ; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of Bill Olson at work and with his family. Also includes family pictures of various generations of the Olson family, army portraits, coworkers, a Cave & Basin postcard, and an interior shot of the Dave White Shop.

Notes: Some of the people identified in the photos are Bill Kay, Jack Powell, Jack Doe, Fred Day, Charlie Fullhroch, Mac Lennat, Earl Squires, Bob Graham, Larry Foster, Willard Bell, Bush Ashley, Shorty Blasker, Casey Jones, Dan Zakaryk, Pete Finlay, Jon Douglas, Irene Straus, Marie Leong, and more.

Name Access: Olson, Bill; Olson, Irene; McTrowe, Florence

Subject Access: Activities; Biographical; Buffalo; Cave and Basin; Children; Family; Family and personal life; Garden; Home; Leisure; Mount Royal Hotel; Personal and Family Life; Personal and Professional Life; Portrait; War; World War I; WWI

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Fort Calgary

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 photographs depicting views of Fort Calgary between 1875 and 1884. Includes views of the I.G. Baker & Co. storefront.

Date Range: ca.1875-1882; 1880-1882; 1884

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 265 to 269 (oversize)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

5 images

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 - 265 to 269 (oversize)

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: ca.1875-1882; 1880-1882; 1884

Physical Description: 5 photographs : b&w prints ; 35 x 25 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: I.G. Baker & Co. was a grocer and supply store based in Fort Benton, Montana starting in 1866. An additional store was opened following the settlement of North West Mounted Police officers at Fort Calgary in 1875, which supplied groceries and other basic goods to the area. The business and all existing stores were purchased by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1891.

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 photographs depicting views of Fort Calgary between 1875 and 1884. Includes views of the I.G. Baker & Co. storefront.

Notes: Items in file are annotated

Subject Access: Settlement; Land use; Landscapes; Townsite development; Businesses; Commerce

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Land, settlement and immigration; Commerce and industry

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.heritagepark.ca/park-information/attractions-and-exhibits/ig-baker-co-store

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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CPR History

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to b&w prints of CPR [Canadian Pacific Railway] hotels and trains throughout Banff National Park. Includes the 1926 fire at the Chateau Lake Louise, the Banff Springs Hotel, a train in motion on tracks, and recovery efforts after the 1910 avalanche that buried a train at Roger's Pass.

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1926]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / vi / PA - 01 to PA - 20

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

8 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, C : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: vi : CPR History

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / vi / PA - 01 to PA - 20

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1926]

Physical Description: 20 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to b&w prints of CPR [Canadian Pacific Railway] hotels and trains throughout Banff National Park. Includes the 1926 fire at the Chateau Lake Louise, the Banff Springs Hotel, a train in motion on tracks, and recovery efforts after the 1910 avalanche that buried a train at Roger's Pass.

Notes: Unclear if photographs were taken by Bruno or just collected by him.

Subject Access: Avalanches; Banff Springs Hotel; Canadian Pacific Railway; Chateau Lake Louise; Fire; Hotels; Roger's Pass; Trains; Tourism

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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History Photos

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter …

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : History, b : Photos

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Physical Description: 120 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter Olympics bid, Princess Margarite's [sic] visit in 1958, the Cosmic Ray Observatory operations, a Kiwanis Club event, ranching and ranch lands, portraits, and more.

Name Access: Perren, Walter; Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Jon; White, Cliff Jr.; Locke, Charlie; Jones, Ken; Rungius, Carl; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animals; Banff townsite; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Buildings and facilities; Cave and Basin; Centennial; Ceremony; Chairlifts and gondolas; Climbing; Community events; Construction; Dogs; Entertainment; Festival; Helicopters; Military; Mount Norquay Chairlift; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountains; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Public events; Roads; Roger's Pass; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Scenery; Tourism; Trains; Travel; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NA - 01 to NA - 04 V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NS - 01 to NS - 02

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Sundance ceremony

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Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a Sundance ceremony, ca.1886-1893. Location of image content unknown.

Date Range: [ca.1886-1893]

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PA - 145

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V90; M436

Series: V90 / VI : Later acquisitions

Sous-Fonds: V90

Accession Number: 2023.09

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PA - 145

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Image produced by Boorne and May photographers, Calgary

Date Range: [ca.1886-1893]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w print ; 12.5 x 20 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a Sundance ceremony, ca.1886-1893. Location of image content unknown.

Notes: Access to image is restricted due to sensitive content

Subject Access: Indigenous Peoples; Ceremony; Sundance

Access Restrictions: Access restricted

Reproduction Restrictions: Access restricted

Language: N/A

Category: Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Construction Crew of Banff Springs Hotel

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 black and white digital photograph. Print pertains to the construction crew of the Banff Springs Hotel. An 'x' drawn on the photograph indicates where Peter Tonge is posed. The file also contains a photocopy of the back of the original photograph.

Date Range: [ca.1887]

Reference Code: V8 / accn. 7941 / PA - 01

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 7941

Reference Code: V8 / accn. 7941 / PA - 01

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1887]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print, b&w

History / Biographical: Peter Tonge was a foreman and was brought over from England to work on the construction of the Banff Springs Hotel. Peter Tonge brought Alice Perry over from England and they married in Banff, January 29, 1888. Shortly after they moved to Port Arthur, Ontario where they both died in 1929.

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 black and white digital photograph. Print pertains to the construction crew of the Banff Springs Hotel. An 'x' drawn on the photograph indicates where Peter Tonge is posed. The file also contains a photocopy of the back of the original photograph.

Notes: Print is a digital print produced from a scan of the original as a loan for copy.

Subject Access: Banff Springs Hotel; Construction

Language: English

Title Source: Title provided by the archivist

Processing Status: Processed

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Astley family photographs

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Part Of: Astley family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 b&w prints, some captioned. File pertains to a portrait of Lucy Ann Astley and a group posed in front log cabin, Lake Minnewanka, 1890. File also contains a copy of group photograph at Lake Minnewanka and brief biographical information and obituary of Lucy Ann Andrew.

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Reference Code: V394 / PA - 42 to 43

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Astley family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M 265; V 394

Sous-Fonds: V 394

Accession Number: 7939

Reference Code: V394 / PA - 42 to 43

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Physical Description: Photographs: 2 prints, b&w

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 b&w prints, some captioned. File pertains to a portrait of Lucy Ann Astley and a group posed in front log cabin, Lake Minnewanka, 1890. File also contains a copy of group photograph at Lake Minnewanka and brief biographical information and obituary of Lucy Ann Andrew.

Name Access: Astley (family)

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Astley (family)

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Astley family photographs

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Part Of: Astley family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 42 b&w prints, some captioned. Photographs pertain to fishing and boating on Lake Minnewanka; Beach House Hotel and Lady of the Lake steam launch; Devil's Canyon, Bankhead and Banff; views of avalanche clearing in Roger's Pass by Byron Harmon. Includes one panorama view of group a…

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Reference Code: V394 / PA - 1 to 42

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

8 images

Part Of: Astley family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M 265; V 394

Sous-Fonds: V 394

Accession Number: 1420; 6353

Reference Code: V394 / PA - 1 to 42

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Physical Description: Photographs: 42 prints, b&w

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of 42 b&w prints, some captioned. Photographs pertain to fishing and boating on Lake Minnewanka; Beach House Hotel and Lady of the Lake steam launch; Devil's Canyon, Bankhead and Banff; views of avalanche clearing in Roger's Pass by Byron Harmon. Includes one panorama view of group at Lake Minnewanka.

Name Access: Astley (family)

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Astley (family)

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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James Irving McLeod photographs

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Part Of: James Irving McLeod fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 52 b&w prints, some captioned, some mounted. Photographs pertain to James Irving McLeod, Evelyn Davidson McLeod, family and friends; also, Rocky Mountain Tours and Transport Co. Ltd. cars, drivers, buses, promotional photographs. Subjects include moose with antlers in metal fence, …

Date Range: [ca.1875]-1980

Reference Code: V423 / PA - (90 to 141)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Postcard; Print

Part Of: James Irving McLeod fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M 434; V 423

Sous-Fonds: V 423

Accession Number: 3369

Reference Code: V423 / PA - (90 to 141)

GMD: Photograph; Postcard; Print

Date Range: [ca.1875]-1980

Physical Description: Photographs: 52 prints, b&w, postcards

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of 52 b&w prints, some captioned, some mounted. Photographs pertain to James Irving McLeod, Evelyn Davidson McLeod, family and friends; also, Rocky Mountain Tours and Transport Co. Ltd. cars, drivers, buses, promotional photographs. Subjects include moose with antlers in metal fence, unidentified individuals on edge of Lake MacAuthur, unidentified person leading a horse, three unidentified women posed next to gate, children in sleigh and two adults posed in front of cabin, unidentified person filming on boulderfield, four women on horseback, man posed on horseback on a bridge, camp at Lake O'Hara, group on a picnic, ice loading into building, unidenfied individual on horse crossing a bridge, group posed in front of tipi in camp, two women posed with boulders, man leading a horse, group eating at an outdoor table, Miss Halling and Miss Russell at Lake Agnes, ice boat, camp at ice river valley, two women posed with dogs, women posed at the Lake Agnes teahouse, men delivering ice, man posed next to glacier, riders crossing river in Ice River Valley, woman posed with dog on bridge at Lake Louise, unidentified individuals posed on horseback, unidentifiied man posed next to horse team, men posed in front of cabin, group riding on a sleigh, group posed near Takakkaw Falls, Lefroy Glacier, group posed in front of lunch counter, and Corkscrew Drive on Tunnel Mountain.

Name Access: McLeod, James Irving

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Transportation

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: McLeod, James Irving

Category: Family and personal life; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on accession records and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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James Irving McLeod photographs

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Part Of: James Irving McLeod fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 50 b&w prints, some captioned. Photographs pertain to James Irving McLeod, Evelyn Davidson McLeod, family and friends; also, Rocky Mountain Tours and Transport Co. Ltd. cars, drivers, buses, promotional photographs. Subjects include an unidentified glacier, cows in corrall in winte…

Date Range: [ca.1875]-1980

Reference Code: V423 / PA - (142 to 191)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Postcard; Print

Part Of: James Irving McLeod fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M 434; V 423

Sous-Fonds: V 423

Accession Number: 3369

Reference Code: V423 / PA - (142 to 191)

GMD: Photograph; Postcard; Print

Date Range: [ca.1875]-1980

Physical Description: Photographs: 50 prints, b&w, postcards

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of 50 b&w prints, some captioned. Photographs pertain to James Irving McLeod, Evelyn Davidson McLeod, family and friends; also, Rocky Mountain Tours and Transport Co. Ltd. cars, drivers, buses, promotional photographs. Subjects include an unidentified glacier, cows in corrall in winter, group posed in front of cabin, Takakkaw Falls from above, four staff members at Moraine Lake posed on horseback, two staff members at Moraine Lake with photographer's kodak case, group of men posed on boat, parade on Banff avenue, J.I. McLeod and group posed on porch, J.I. McLeod cutting ice, group making pyramid at Cave and Basin, J.I. McLeod and Evelyn and Emma Rae McLeod, J.I. McLeod posed at 207 Banff Avenue, construction of the Chateau Lake Louise, J.I. McLeod and Jim Brewster posed in camp, J.I. McLeod posed on horseback with group, two women posed on rocks in Banff, Mary Sammuel and Tom Dunsmore, group posed at Banff Indian Days (1911), Chateau Lake Louise, wagons at Banff Indian Days, J.I. McLeod at Lake Agnes with group, men posed with blocks of ice, Evelyn (Davidson) McLeod in carriage, hockey game in Banff, Banff Springs hotel, two individuals posed in front of Laggan Station, J.I. McLeod walking toward firehall and Cascade mountain on Banff avenue, J.I. McLeod in sleigh posed with large group, Mrs. Christina MacLeod, bagpipers in parade on Banff avenue, J.I. and Evelyn McLeod posed in wagon, a group posed behind the King Edward Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise in winter, a horse-drawn bus owned by Rocky Mountain Tours, horse team hauling logs, J.I. McLeod posed on porch on the croner of Lynx and Wolf street.

Name Access: McLeod, James Irving

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Transportation

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: McLeod, James Irving

Category: Family and personal life; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on accession records and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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