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Administrative notebook, board records
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55625
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one bound volume containing handwritten notes and tally charts dated 1908. Contents possibly related to early administrative records of the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association
- Date Range
- 1908
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C6 / 6
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual 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 / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C6 / 6
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1908
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 17 x 27.5 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one bound volume containing handwritten notes and tally charts dated 1908. Contents possibly related to early administrative records of the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association
- Notes
- Charts in volume refer to "board" and provide list of names below, with daily checklist. Context not known.
- Subject Access
- Administration
- Organizations
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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A/EL-1 George F.G. Stanley interview transcript
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions21937
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- George F.G. Stanley interview with MaryAlice H. Stewart, March 24, 1997 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, March 2002. Interview content relates to the following: Dr. George Francis Gillman Stanley born in Calgary, July 6, 1907 met Ruth Hill in Ottawa; George Stanley spent his childhood summers in B…
- Date Range
- 2002
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- II. F. Collected Material Series
- Sous-Fonds
- II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Date Range
- 2002
- Physical Description
- 15 pp. textual records
- Scope & Content
- George F.G. Stanley interview with MaryAlice H. Stewart, March 24, 1997 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, March 2002. Interview content relates to the following: Dr. George Francis Gillman Stanley born in Calgary, July 6, 1907 met Ruth Hill in Ottawa; George Stanley spent his childhood summers in Banff; George Stanley’s father was in wholesale paper business George Stanley describes Eleanor Luxton as part of the “snooty group”; summer visitors and residents didn’t mix; George Stanley attended the University of Alberta at the same time as Eleanor Luxton; George Stanley in the Honours History program; George Stanley met Eleanor Luxton at University of Alberta functions; the Luxton name was well known First impressions of Banff; World War I; Prisoner of War camp at the Cave and Basin George Stanley History major; first degree from University of Alberta; Oxford, Rhodes Scholar; summer school in France; Doctorate at Oxford; spent 6 years at Oxford awarded various scholarships and earning four degrees Lack of employment on return to Canada; University in remote province (New Brunswick) Army experience; militia before WWII; George Stanley was assistant to Colonel Stacey; overseas in Historical Section, Canadian Army; George Stanley became friendly with Eleanor Luxton at Western history conferences following University George Stanley given freedom to roam around Banff by himself as a child; after his marriage he started house hunting in Banff for his retirement; 1955 George Stanley’s mother died George Stanley’s visits to Eleanor Luxton in Banff; often stayed with her George Stanley had a strong interest in Western Canadian history; his father was a strong influence; member of local historical society in Calgary George Stanley helped Eleanor Luxton with finishing of the Tilicum book Discussion about Banff manuscript George Stanley saw a lot of the Annie manuscript, a biography of Eleanor Luxton’s grandmother, Annie McKenzie McDougall Eleanor Luxton supplied Stanley’s with western history books Ruth Stanley went out to dinner most times with Eleanor Luxton; Mount Royal Hotel; climbing stairs to Le Beaujolais restaurant (Bertello’s at the time) Eleanor Luxton’s possessions; cloisonné bought in China in 1930s Incident with Ossie Treutler; Indian trade silver; pin to Ruth Coin dealer in Moncton; greatest treasure a set of uncirculated Canadian quarters; wrote cheque for $ 1,000.00 for them Buffalo Nations/Luxton Museum opening General de Chastelaine; protégé of George Stanley at Royal Military College Kingston; George Stanley was on staff of RMC for about 20 years Visit to Sackville; PEI Stanley children; Dela, Mariette, Lori Eleanor Luxton a night hawk; her gift giving was very generous and thoughtful Rearrangement of furniture in Luxton house to facilitate mobility; Eleanor Luxton as adaptable
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- Electronic finding aid and printed interview summary available
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- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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A/EL-2 Jack Doughty-Davis interview transcript
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions21938
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Jack Doughty-Davis interview with MaryAlice H. Stewart, March 26, 1997 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, April 2002. Interview content relates to the following: Biographical details; genealogy Work history; military service Eleanor Luxton as Jack Doughty-Davis’ school teacher Visiting Eleanor Luxto…
- Date Range
- 2002
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- II. F. Collected Material Series
- Sous-Fonds
- II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Date Range
- 2002
- Physical Description
- 11 pp. textual records
- Scope & Content
- Jack Doughty-Davis interview with MaryAlice H. Stewart, March 26, 1997 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, April 2002. Interview content relates to the following: Biographical details; genealogy Work history; military service Eleanor Luxton as Jack Doughty-Davis’ school teacher Visiting Eleanor Luxton later years; visit to Eleanor Luxton’s Banff home; recollection of the Luxton home Jack Doughty-Davis’ education; career; military service history Doughty-Davis’ work with the federal government Doughty-Davis’ impressions of Eleanor Luxton; his friends Norman Luxton Growing up in Banff stories Norman Luxton’s dogs Doughty-Davis’ father designed ice castle for Banff Winter Carnival
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- Electronic finding aid and printed interview summary available
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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A/EL-3 Iris Steele interview transcript
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions21939
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Iris Steele interview with MaryAlice H. Stewart, March 31, 1997 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, April 2002. Interview content relates to the following: Iris Dorothy Cutting Steele; born in Regina; father was retired from Royal Northwest Mounted Police in Regina; four children in family; lived on …
- Date Range
- 2002
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- II. F. Collected Material Series
- Sous-Fonds
- II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Date Range
- 2002
- Physical Description
- 8 pp. textual records
- Scope & Content
- Iris Steele interview with MaryAlice H. Stewart, March 31, 1997 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, April 2002. Interview content relates to the following: Iris Dorothy Cutting Steele; born in Regina; father was retired from Royal Northwest Mounted Police in Regina; four children in family; lived on Beaver Street, Muskrat Street, Marten Street; attended school in Banff from Grade 2 to Grade 11 Eleanor Luxton was “best teacher in the school”; admired; not stern but thoughtful; interested in all her students Eleanor Luxton’s travels included Hawaii, Panama Canal; reading to her students on Friday afternoons; treat with chocolate bars; read from her diaries of her trips; Eleanor Luxton’s attractive appearance Mrs. Luxton – very stern looking; Norman characterized as dashing Uncle Lou at “Sign of the Goat” – Lou called Iris Steele’s mother “Mrs. Seargent” Lou’s children – Bill, Minota and Olive; Olive married Charlie Beil Norman characterized as “very interesting, very handsome man”; blanket coats; Mrs. Gammon made blanket coats Display at store: half man, half fish Eleanor Luxton taught Iris Steele Grade 7 and Grade 8; Eleanor Luxton helped students who were having a difficult time Iris was amazed at Eleanor Luxton standing up to give a talk at Peter Whyte art gallery opening Iris’s family moved to Calgary briefly and Eleanor Luxton had a handkerchief shower. Iris’s father (b. 1873) came from England to join his brother at Pincher Creek; had never ridden a horse before became well known for breaking horses; he joined the RNWP in 1894 and took mail across the summit in Klondike gold rush; contacted typhoid fever; Cutting was 53 years old when Iris was born; Iris’s mother was born in England; Iris’s sister was 16 years in the Interpol office in England; Iris’s married life in Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto
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- Electronic finding aid and printed interview summary available
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A/EL-4 Jim Miller interview transcript
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions21940
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Jim Miller interview with MaryAlice H. Stewart, March 31,1997 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, March 2002. Interview content relates to the following: James Robert Gordon Miller born in Alberta; first wife Marion Pilkey; second wife Evelyn [?]; Marion was Eleanor Luxton’s nurse in early 1960s Jim …
- Date Range
- 2002
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- II. F. Collected Material Series
- Sous-Fonds
- II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Date Range
- 2002
- Physical Description
- 12 pp. textual record
- Scope & Content
- Jim Miller interview with MaryAlice H. Stewart, March 31,1997 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, March 2002. Interview content relates to the following: James Robert Gordon Miller born in Alberta; first wife Marion Pilkey; second wife Evelyn [?]; Marion was Eleanor Luxton’s nurse in early 1960s Jim Miller’s recollections of Marion helping Eleanor Luxton to walk and nursing care Miller’s moved to Pincher Creek (Jim in Banking); bringing Eleanor Luxton to Pincher Creek for visits; motor home trip to Vancouver RV trip back from the U.S. with Eleanor Luxton Millers moved to Banff; rented store for men’s wear business; Eleanor Luxton built home for them on the Bow River (McDougall lot) Banff Springs Hotel dinner incident Mrs. Luxton completely bed-ridden; fire in basement of Luxton house; believed to have been set; Eleanor and Marion went to Banff to clean up house after the fire; Eleanor moved back to Banff; getting guns back to Banff Norman – anecdote Marion’s death in 1989 from pancreatic cancer; Jim Miller’s recollections of taking Eleanor to Oldtimers at Stampede in car and wheelchair; Eleanor Luxton’s M.S.; Ron Duke’s daughter Kathy; taking Eleanor out with him on bookkeeping errands in Banff; trips in later years with Evelyn (Jim’s second wife) and Eleanor Luxton to Jasper and Edmonton Jim Miller’s recollections of Eleanor Luxton’s M.S. attacks and remission; Eleanor’s poetry and use of dictation for her writing
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- Electronic finding aid and printed interview summary available
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A/EL-6 Doug Light interview transcript
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions21941
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Doug Light interview with MaryAlice Stewart, June 1999 and transcribed [2002]. File also includes notes taken by archival staff (March 2007) on the Doug Light interview recording.
- Date Range
- [2002]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- II. F. Collected Material Series
- Sous-Fonds
- II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F3 i
- Date Range
- [2002]
- Physical Description
- 47 pp. textual records
- Scope & Content
- Doug Light interview with MaryAlice Stewart, June 1999 and transcribed [2002]. File also includes notes taken by archival staff (March 2007) on the Doug Light interview recording.
- Access Restrictions
- Doug Light interview and transcript is restricted. Permission of the ELHF is required.
- Finding Aid
- Electronic finding aid and printed transcript is available
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions49089
- 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
- Processed
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[Airplane on Bow River]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions23805
- 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
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Bow River
- Related Material
- LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
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- Processed
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[Airplane on Bow River]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57544
- 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
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Bow River
- Related Material
- LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
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- Title based on contents of file
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- Part Of
- Elliott Barnes fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists mainly of views at sea on the way north to Alaska.
- Date Range
- 1907
- Reference Code
- V48 / I / A / NA - 281 to 313
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Film
- Negative
- Transparency
33 images
- Part Of
- Elliott Barnes fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V48
- Series
- I.A. Negatives : Film
- Sous-Fonds
- V48
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V48 / I / A / NA - 281 to 313
- GMD
- Film
- Negative
- Transparency
- Date Range
- 1907
- Physical Description
- 33 photographs : negatives, film
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File consists mainly of views at sea on the way north to Alaska.
- Notes
- Identifications provided by Archives LIST OF NEGATIVES :
- 281 Steamer
- 282, 283 Captain on deck of ship
- 284 Seagull on mast
- 285 to 288 Rock island at seacoast
- 289 to 292 Coastal shoreline
- 293 Porpoise
- 294 Gulls
- 295 Abandoned hulk
- 296 Town on inlet
- 297, 298 Sailing schooner
- 299 Sailing schooner in dock
- 300 Ship in bay
- 301 View of [Seward?]
- 302, 303 People being lowered in lifeboat
- 304 Passengers embarking on ship
- 305, 306 Husky dog on Seward street
- 307 Native woman selling handicrafts
- 308 Man and woman on dog sled
- 309 to 311 Woman with dog team and sled
- 312, 313 Hunters with bear hides
- Name Access
- Barnes, Elliott
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Boats
- Boating
- Bears
- Dogs
- Dogsledding
- Hunting
- Furs
- Sailboats
- Seascapes
- Steamers
- Geographic Access
- Pacific Ocean
- Alaska
- British Columbia
- Canada
- United States of America
- Access Restrictions
- Access by appointment only
- Language
- NA
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Alberta 50th Jubilee
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54755
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a brochure titled "Alberta Herefords 1905 - 1955" and an open letter by Margaret Maw which was published on behalf of Calgary Power Ltd. Content pertains to Alberta's Jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years from the province's incorporation into Canada.
- Date Range
- 1955
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 40
- 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 / 40
- Date Range
- 1955
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a brochure titled "Alberta Herefords 1905 - 1955" and an open letter by Margaret Maw which was published on behalf of Calgary Power Ltd. Content pertains to Alberta's Jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years from the province's incorporation into Canada.
- Notes
- File contains two duplicates of letter by Margaret Maw
- Name Access
- Maw, Margaret
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Businesses
- Animals
- Anniversary
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Farmland
- Community life
- Commerce
- Industry
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Alberta and Canada Politics Scrapbook
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions22413
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper articles, correspondence, and ephemera relating to Dr. George H. Ross, Liberal Candidate East Calgary Constituency, 1940 ; Canada and the War, 1940 ; Mackenzie King policies. Includes newspaper clippings, telegrams, typed and hand written letters, …
- Date Range
- 1940
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / B4 / 29
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Scrapbook
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records
- Sous-Fonds
- III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / B4 / 29
- Date Range
- 1940
- Physical Description
- 5.5 cm of textual records (43 pages ; 27.5 x 31 cm)
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper articles, correspondence, and ephemera relating to Dr. George H. Ross, Liberal Candidate East Calgary Constituency, 1940 ; Canada and the War, 1940 ; Mackenzie King policies. Includes newspaper clippings, telegrams, typed and hand written letters, and minutes for the Agricultural Supplies Committee.
- Name Access
- Ross, George
- Mackenzie King, WIlliam Lyon
- Subject Access
- Administration
- Advertising
- Communications
- Communities
- Government
- Laws and legislation
- Lecture
- Newspaper
- Politics
- Politics and government
- Public Speaking
- War
- World War II
- Geographic Access
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Alberta
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Alberta business and news publication history
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54754
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's…
- Date Range
- [1905]
- 1950
- 1955
- [1956-1960]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 39
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F1 : Textual
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 39
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
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Alberta historical photographs
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55340
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Album consists of 14 photographs and accompanying notes pertaining to various historical events in Alberta. Photographs in album pertain to the Ranchmen's Club in Calgary; an unidentified Stoney Nakoda chief receiving royalty payments for oil extraction in 1929; a group of police officers gathered …
- Date Range
- [1955-1960]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / E / PD - 6
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / E : Travel and home records
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / E / PD - 6
- Date Range
- [1955-1960]
- Physical Description
- 1 album (14 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Album consists of 14 photographs and accompanying notes pertaining to various historical events in Alberta. Photographs in album pertain to the Ranchmen's Club in Calgary; an unidentified Stoney Nakoda chief receiving royalty payments for oil extraction in 1929; a group of police officers gathered outside of a building [possibly the North-West Mounted Police Barracks in Canmore]; a cattle ranch, possibly located on a Blackfoot reserve; and other related subjects.
- Notes
- Photographs are copies of older images which were reproduced by Eleanor Luxton, ca.1955-1960. Dates and ownership details of original images is unknown.
- Subject Access
- Research
- History
- Animals
- Club
- Community life
- Environment
- Indigenous Peoples
- First Nations
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Natural resources
- Oil
- Organizations
- Ranchers and ranching
- Ranches
- Stoney Nakoda First Nations
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Morley
- Canmore
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright status unknown
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- First nations
- Indigenous Peoples
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Natural resources
- 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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Alberta provincial trap shooting tournament
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one photograph depicting winners of the Alberta Provincial Trap Shooting Tournament in 1934. Individuals in photograph include Norman Luxton, K.N. Leach, A.W. Scott, W.J. Muirhead and H.A. Simpson.
- Date Range
- 1934
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D2 / 19 (O.S.)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- 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 / D2 : Recreation
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D2 / 19 (O.S.)
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- 1934
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w print on paper ; 31 x 38 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one photograph depicting winners of the Alberta Provincial Trap Shooting Tournament in 1934. Individuals in photograph include Norman Luxton, K.N. Leach, A.W. Scott, W.J. Muirhead and H.A. Simpson.
- Notes
- Photograph attached to paper backing, with names and competition rankings written below photograph
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Subject Access
- Recreation
- Sports
- Hunting
- Shooting
- Competition
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Alexander House
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Note on back; "Alexander House died Nordegg Brother of [illegible]". Studio portrait of man in traditional First Nations dress
- Reference Code
- LUX III D PC-073
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Reference Code
- LUX III D PC-073
- GMD
- Photograph
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph1 : col. print,17x29cm
- Scope & Content
- Note on back; "Alexander House died Nordegg Brother of [illegible]". Studio portrait of man in traditional First Nations dress
- Notes
- Framed size: 18x30cm
- Conservation
- Physical condition: ec
- Title Source
- Note on back of photograph
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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
- 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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[Alpine Club members at Yoho Glacier (?)]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions37967
- Part Of
- Elliott Barnes fonds
- Date Range
- 1906
- Reference Code
- V48 / NA66 - 1566
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative, copy
1 image
- Part Of
- Elliott Barnes fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- I. Negative series
- Reference Code
- V48 / NA66 - 1566
- Date Range
- 1906
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : negative, loan for copy, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
- Creator
- Elliott Barnes
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[Alpine Club members at Yoho Glacier (?)]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions37968
- Part Of
- Elliott Barnes fonds
- Date Range
- 1906
- Reference Code
- V48 / NA66 - 1567
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative, copy
1 image
- Part Of
- Elliott Barnes fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- I. Negative series
- Reference Code
- V48 / NA66 - 1567
- Date Range
- 1906
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : negative, loan for copy, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
- Creator
- Elliott Barnes
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