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10,000 miles in the Canoe Tilikum / N. K. Luxton : [bound manuscripts]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two different presentations of the same manuscript. Longer volume (4 cm) includes photographs. Shorter volume (2 cm) contains annotations attributed to Eleanor Luxton, likely made during her preparation of Luxton's Pacific Crossing
Date Range
1927-1928
Reference Code
LUX / I / B1 - 6, 7
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I.B. Tilikum voyage
Sous-Fonds
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / I / B1 - 6, 7
Date Range
1927-1928
Physical Description
2 volumes of textual records (6 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two different presentations of the same manuscript. Longer volume (4 cm) includes photographs. Shorter volume (2 cm) contains annotations attributed to Eleanor Luxton, likely made during her preparation of Luxton's Pacific Crossing
Access Restrictions
Access to the original volume with photographs is restricted. Photocopy of pages with photographs is available for reference use
Finding Aid
Photocopy includes links to the negatives
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Accidents and fatalities

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 37 photographs which were produced by George Luxton for publication in the Minneapolis Journal, ca.1910-1930. Content pertains to train and vehicle crashes, collapsed buildings, human remains and rescue missions.
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 241 to 277
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
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 / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 241 to 277
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Physical Description
37 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 37 photographs which were produced by George Luxton for publication in the Minneapolis Journal, ca.1910-1930. Content pertains to train and vehicle crashes, collapsed buildings, human remains and rescue missions.
Notes
WARNING: File contains violent and graphic content. Materials may be accessed at personal discretion.
Subject Access
Accidents
Buildings
Ruins
Trains
Airplanes
Access Restrictions
Contains graphic content - access at personal discretion
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Additional correspondence

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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
One file of personal correspondence addressed to a variety of individuals including family members of Tronson Draper, Dorothy Boyce, and Jim Boyce. Recipients include: Mr. and Mrs. H. Mann, Kathleen Mann, Margaret and Mary Draper, Mrs. Peatman, Mary Boyce, Rupert Edwards, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. A. M. Ma…
Date Range
1906-1975
Reference Code
M250 / I / 9
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
1418, 6790, 7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 9
Date Range
1906-1975
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history. Note to researcher: Mrs. H. Mann was Tronson Draper's sister.
Scope & Content
One file of personal correspondence addressed to a variety of individuals including family members of Tronson Draper, Dorothy Boyce, and Jim Boyce. Recipients include: Mr. and Mrs. H. Mann, Kathleen Mann, Margaret and Mary Draper, Mrs. Peatman, Mary Boyce, Rupert Edwards, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. A. M. Mack. Letter from H. Tiesmaki dated 19 June 1939, pertaining to film (accn 1418).This file includes unaddressed correspondence. Undated correspondence at back of file.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Processing Status
Processed
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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Agnes Kaquitts (pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) stood in front of a tipi.
Date Range
ca.1910
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 7 / NG - 10
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  3 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D / 3 : Organizations
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 7 / NG - 10
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
ca.1910
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 20.3 x 25.4 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of Agnes Kaquitts (pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) stood in front of a tipi.
Name Access
Kaquitts, Agnes
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Conservation
Scratches on negative and edge tape is peeling off
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Processing Status
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[Airplane on Bow River]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Date Range
1929
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 65
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D / 6 : Other activities and interests
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 65
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
1photograph: b&w negative ; 15.2 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Notes
Annotated envelope with LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66 indicates this is Fred McCall's landing of the Stinson Detrioter on the Bow River in January 1929
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
McCall, Fred
Subject Access
Banff
Airplane
Airplanes
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow River
Related Material
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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[Airplane on Bow River]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Date Range
1929
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  3 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D / 6 : Other activities and interests
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
1photograph: b&w negative ; 15.2 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Notes
Annotated George Noble processing envelope indicates this is Fred McCall's landing of the Stinson Detrioter on the Bow River in January 1929
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
McCall, Fred
Subject Access
Banff
Airplane
Airplanes
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow River
Related Material
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Alberta business and news publication history

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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
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Alberta Motor Vehicles - License and registration

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of Norman Luxton's Alberta driver's licenses and vehicle registration certificates.
Date Range
1929-1956
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6 - 3
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I.D.6. Personal and professional : Other activities and interests
Sous-Fonds
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6 - 3
Date Range
1929-1956
Physical Description
3 cm textual material
Scope & Content
File consists of Norman Luxton's Alberta driver's licenses and vehicle registration certificates.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Almanacs and recipe books

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54704
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 published paperback booklets. Contents include 3 copies of "Dr. A.W. Chase's Calendar Almanac" dated 1931, 1933 and 1934 respectively; 2 copies of "Dodd's Almanac and Household Hints" dated 1933 and 1934; one copy of "Things Worth Knowing: Reliable Recipes, Valuable Formulas and …
Date Range
[ca. 1895]
1908
1927
1931
1933
1934
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Calendar
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 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Calendar
Responsibility
Published by Murray Printing Co. Ltd.; The Dodds Medicine Co. Ltd.; Dr. Williams Medical Co.; and The W.H. Comstock Co. Ltd
Date Range
[ca. 1895]
1908
1927
1931
1933
1934
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 published paperback booklets. Contents include 3 copies of "Dr. A.W. Chase's Calendar Almanac" dated 1931, 1933 and 1934 respectively; 2 copies of "Dodd's Almanac and Household Hints" dated 1933 and 1934; one copy of "Things Worth Knowing: Reliable Recipes, Valuable Formulas and Methods of Home Treatment for Common Diseases", annotated on the back cover in blue/purple ink with recipe for a health drink.; and one copy of "Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills", stamped "D.C. McDougall Morley, AB" on the back cover.
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Advertising
Commerce and industry
Medicine
Astronomy
Health services
Geographic Access
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Last two items in file stored in mylar, due to staining and more fragile condition than other file contents
Category
Commerce and industry
Health services
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
1 file of Alumni publications.
Date Range
1920-1994
Reference Code
M250 / VIII / 10
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VIII. A. Publications: Books, Magazines and Newsletters
Accession Number
7363
Reference Code
M250 / VIII / 10
Date Range
1920-1994
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
1 file of Alumni publications.
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
File includes: “1920 U of A Cheerbook” Dorothy Whiteman written in pencil on cover, “Vest Pocket Song Book” Dorothy Whiteman written in pencil on cover, Song Sheet of the Rooters’ Cub at the University of Alberta, The Gateway publication 1920-1921, The Gateway publication January 1921, The Trail publication November 1924, The Trail publication march 1925, The Trail publication June 1935, The New Trail 1953, pamphlet regarding a fire impacting the University of Toronto’s Varsity Fund/Update program, pamphlet regarding Sample Will Clauses for the University of Alberta, gift request for the University of Alberta Alma Mater Fund, University of Toronto 1923 pamphlet advertising lectures on Chemical Plant Equipment. 1988-1994 Alumni Magazines from the University of Toronto and the University of Alberta. Three copies of the 1993 University of Alberta donor thank you list, with a photograph and short paragraph regarding Dorothy’s graduation from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1922 on page 18. Two copies of “New Trail” Magazine from the University of Alberta Summer 1994 with a photograph and short paragraph regarding Dorothy’s graduation from the Faculty of Pharmacy in 1922 on page 18.
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American art, education and culture

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54771
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E.…
Date Range
[1900-1905]
1929
1930
1937
1955
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 49
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 / 49
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1900-1905]
1929
1930
1937
1955
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (5 items ; 15 x 30.5 cm and smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery in California; "This is the Place Monument" in Salt Lake City; and various community events and a state fair in Minot, North Dakota.
Notes
Handbook is signed "N.K. Luxton" inside front cover
Name Access
Mulvaney, John
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Community events
Art
Artist
Painting
Tourism
History
Education
Airplane
Geographic Access
United States of America
New Jersey
Connecticut
Stamford
California
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Two items placed in mylar due to staining, creasing and fragile material
Category
Arts
Education
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of negatives of mountain goats, deer, sheep, and horse in animal paddock in Banff. Potentially attirubted to Mr. Clewley.
Date Range
[1910s]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 85 to NA - 91
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  7 images  
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 / E / 4 : Photographs
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 85 to NA - 91
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[1910s]
Physical Description
7 photographs: b&w negatives 10.9 x 8.3 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of negatives of mountain goats, deer, sheep, and horse in animal paddock in Banff. Potentially attirubted to Mr. Clewley.
Subject Access
Animal Paddock
Mountain Goats
Mountain Goat
Horses
Sheep
Deer
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Processing Status
Processed
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Animal Paddock and Banff panoramas

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of panormaic negatives depicting the elk, buffalo, and a cougar in the Banff animal paddock, Bow River Bridge and Cascade Mountain,fish trophies, Bow River boat house, Sign of the Goat, view near the Trading Post, Bow Valley, and Hoodoos
Date Range
[1910s]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 101 to NA - 115
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  15 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 / D / 6 : Other activities and interests
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 101 to NA - 115
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[1910s]
Physical Description
15 photographs : b&w negatives ; 32 x 9.7 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of panormaic negatives depicting the elk, buffalo, and a cougar in the Banff animal paddock, Bow River Bridge and Cascade Mountain,fish trophies, Bow River boat house, Sign of the Goat, view near the Trading Post, Bow Valley, and Hoodoos
Notes
Some negatives annotated "Copyrighted Luxton, Banff"
Subject Access
Animal Paddock
Bow River
Bow River Bridge
Bow River Boat House
Cascade Mountain
Hoodoos
Elk
Cougar
Bison
Buffalo
Fish
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow River
Cascade Mountain
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
[Archer]
Date Range
ca.1910
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 7 / NG - 4
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D / 3 : Organizations
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 7 / NG - 4
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
ca.1910
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 20.3 x 25.4 cm
Scope & Content
[Archer]
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Conservation
Bottom right corner has missing glass and an incomplete fracture. Scratches on the emulsion and discolouration at the bottom of the image.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of papers and correspodence from the Office of the Division Engineer, the Northwest Service Command and other miscellaneaous papers. Include in are two affidavit of citizenship.
Date Range
1906 - 1943
Reference Code
M250 / VI / 24
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M250 / V79
Series
VI. D. James (Jim) Boyce papers: Personal papers
Sous-Fonds
M250
Accession Number
7047
Reference Code
M250 / VI / 24
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1906 - 1943
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
File consists of papers and correspodence from the Office of the Division Engineer, the Northwest Service Command and other miscellaneaous papers. Include in are two affidavit of citizenship.
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Processing Status
Processed
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Assorted entertainment, business cards, advertisements

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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
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Assorted publications

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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
2 files of assorted publications.
Date Range
1894-1965
Reference Code
M250 / VIII / 15 to 16
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VIII. A. Publications: Books, Magazines and Newsletters
Accession Number
6790, 7363
Reference Code
M250 / VIII / 15 to 16
Date Range
1894-1965
Physical Description
4.5 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
2 files of assorted publications.
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
15 - File includes small German booklet dated 1894 with “Mrs. [illegible] Boyce” written on the front cover in pencil. "The Alberta Dramatic League Second Annual Dramatic Festival 1931", "The Playgoer: A Magazine for the Cass Theatre" March 10, 1947 and May 16, 1948. “The Booster: Official Bulletin of the Banff Chamber of Commerce” for 1958-1959 with Mrs. J. Boyce listed as Chairman of Brochures. "Bimillenary Celebration Lecture given at The University of Alberta" by William Hardy Alexander, October 15, 1930. "Report of the Board of Governors of the University of Alberta" March 31, 1928. "The Journal of Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts Manufactures and Commerce" September 1965, with “James Boyce” handwritten on cover. Publication regarding “William Lash Miller: Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Royal Society of Canada, 1941, “with Frank B. Kenrick’s Compliments” written on cover. 16 - File includes "The Medical Letter: On Drugs and Therapeutics Revised Edition 1979." "Manual on the Poison Control Service of the Alberta Department of Public Health 1960." "72 Years of C. P. R. Progress." Victoria Arena Calgary Official Program. 7 pages of “The Last Gasp” publication May 1925. 2 page history of the England family, with one sentence mention of James Boyce. “Toxicity and Reproduction of Yeast” by Edna V. Eastcott June 1941.
Processing Status
Processed
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Backcountry activities

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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 53 prints pertaining to the work and travel of Jim Boyce.
Date Range
1911-1945
Reference Code
V79 / II / PA - 17
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M259 / V79
Series
II. James (Jim) Boyce
Sous-Fonds
V79
Accession Number
6790
Reference Code
V79 / II / PA - 17
Date Range
1911-1945
Physical Description
53 photographs: prints, b&w.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
File consists of 53 prints pertaining to the work and travel of Jim Boyce.
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on storage file.
Content Details
A selection of photographs are captioned on the back. File includes a print of James Boyce with a mountain range in back. This print was originally framed and a photograph of it within the frame is included. Final two pictures in file of man carrying fish, and man and woman holding fish together were stored in envelope marked "1930 1931 started Jasper Highway Cutting Indian Boundary of Forest Reserve at Masley (Seall Lake) look west."
Processing Status
Processed
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[Backus water motor]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a photograph negative of a Backus water motor.
Date Range
1900-1950
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected Material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E / 4 : Photographs
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 2
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1900-1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w negative ;
Scope & Content
Item consists of a photograph negative of a Backus water motor.
Subject Access
Industry
Commercial products
Geographic Access
Banff
Alberta
Related Material
Corresponding print LUX / I / E4 / PA - 39
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Ballard family, England, Western Canada and United States travel photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs and postcard prints pertaining to the Ballard family and their travels within England, Western Canada and the United States. Includes images of Jack Ballard[?] and children Sidney and Shirley Ballard; Stonehenge; transport and telegraph stations; foot bridges, hiking, c…
Date Range
1903
1907-1909
[1910-1915]
[1920-1924]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 173 to 201
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 - 173 to 201
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1903
1907-1909
[1910-1915]
[1920-1924]
Physical Description
29 photographs : b&w prints ; 16.5 x 10.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs and postcard prints pertaining to the Ballard family and their travels within England, Western Canada and the United States. Includes images of Jack Ballard[?] and children Sidney and Shirley Ballard; Stonehenge; transport and telegraph stations; foot bridges, hiking, canoeing and camping scenes; and the Totem Cafe in Montana. Locations include: New Iskoot, Aiyanish[?], Echo Lake, 25 Mile Cabin, Yellowstone [Montana], Iron River, and Idaho.
Notes
Some items are dated and/or contain personal letters written on the back.
Name Access
Ballard, Sidney
Ballard, Shirley
Ballard, Jack
Subject Access
Travel
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife
Family and personal life
Canoes and canoeing
Boats
Transportation
Businesses
Children
Cabins
Landscapes
Land, settlement and immigration
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Echo Lake
United States of America
New York
Montana
Yellowstone
Idaho
Wisconsin
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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