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A/EL-1 George F.G. Stanley interview transcript

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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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A/EL-2 Jack Doughty-Davis interview transcript

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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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A/EL-3 Iris Steele interview transcript

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Luxton family fonds
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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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A/EL-4 Jim Miller interview transcript

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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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A/EL-6 Doug Light interview transcript

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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.
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Electronic finding aid and printed transcript is available
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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda

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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.
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[Airplane on Bow River]

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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
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Title based on contents of file
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Processed
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[Airplane on Bow River]

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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
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Title based on contents of file
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Alberta 50th Jubilee

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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
GMD
Textual record
Published record
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
Category
Commerce and industry
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
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Alberta and Canada Politics Scrapbook

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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
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
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
Electronic Resources
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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 historical photographs

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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
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
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
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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
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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
Print
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
Print
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
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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

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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
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Alphabetical files. -- 1907-1987

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Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Series of alphabetical files of correspondence and other papers, maintained first by Bille Simpson, later by Mary Simpson?. Most are labelled
Reference Code
M78 / 107 to 235
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
II.A. Simpson family papers: Alphabetical files
Reference Code
M78 / 107 to 235
Responsibility
Filing system attributed to Mary Simpson Hallock
Physical Description
127 files of textual records (ca.110 cm)
Scope & Content
Series of alphabetical files of correspondence and other papers, maintained first by Bille Simpson, later by Mary Simpson?. Most are labelled
Content Details
LIST OF FILES :
A : empty.
Abel Peter : correspondence, 1913-1928 (M78 / 107).
Amery : correspondence, incl. photograph, 1931-1962 (M78 / 108).
Art : includes cards, letters, invitations to openings and other events, poem tribute to Jimmy Simpson, articles, newsclippings, pamphlet (Notes on Organization) by Russell Robb; misc. photographs; 1946-1968 (M78 /109, 110).
Mother's Art : drawings by Billie Simpson?, n.d. (M78 / 111).
Ashiesteel : pamphlet, newsclipping, other, 1910, n.d. (M78 / 112).
B : cards and letters; 1937-1966, n.d. (M78 / 113).
Balfour : Alistair Balfour correspondence, 1932 (M78 / 114).
Banff People : greeting cards, letters, photographs, 1944-1968, n.d. (M78 / 115).
Beach : William and Marie Beach correspondence, 1934-1960 (M78 / 116).
Becker : Becker family greeting cards, 1951, n.d. (M78 / 117).
Charlie Beil : greeting cards, 1963-1972 (M78 / 118).
Billie Nicholls : correspondence, shorthand test, 1951-1967 (M78 / 119).
Bob Cummings : greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 120).
Bow Lake : re Num-Ti-Jah Lodge and Bow Lake, photographs, letter, 1963, n.d. (M78 / 121).
Brewster Family : greeting cards, 1927-1966 (M78 / 122).
Harlow Brooks : correspondence, 1919-1959 (M78 / 123).
Agnes Browne : correspondence, photographs re Browne family, 1955-1967, n.d. (M78 / 124).
Evelyn Browne : correspondence, 1947-1983 (M78 / 125).
Dr. Bugbee : greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 126).
C : greeting cards, 1931-1963, n.d. (M78 / 127).
Gray Campbell : correspondence, 1963-1965, n.d. (M78 / 128).
Marjorie Campbell : correspondence, 1952-1961 (M78 / 129).
Dale Carnegie : greeting cards, 1963-1965, n.d. (M78 / 130).
Alfred Castle : correspondence, 1964-1971, n.d. (M78 / 131).
D : greeting card from Frank Dennison, n.d. (M78 / 132).
Dad's Early Letters To Mother : letters from Jimmy Simpson Sr. to Billie, 1913-1920, 2 cm; combined contents of several files, titled and untitled (M78 / 133, 134).
Divertys Ruth Wolley [Woolley] : correspondence, 1952-1965, n.d. (M78 / 135).
Dog Case (NIX) 1930 : re shooting of Jimmy Simpson's dog, includes pedigree papers, 1929-1930 (M78 / 136).
Drama Club : letter from Captain Ramsay, articles re Henry Ibsen, Richard Sheridan and the English theatre (written by Billie Simpson?), n.d., 1934 (M78 / 137).
Dysan Duncan : greeting card, 1938 (M78 / 138).
E : correspondence, n.d., 1942 (M78 / 139).
F : greeting cards and letters, 1966-1972, n.d. (M78 / 140).
Fan Mail : letters, mainly re Simpson Sisters skating, 1937-1943 (M78 / 141).
Bill Field : greeting cards from W. O. Field, 1960-1966 (M78 / 142).
Meader Fletcher : correspondence, 1956-1968, n.d. (M78 / 143).
Murray Forbes : greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 144).
Esther Fraser : correspondence, 1965-1970 (M78 / 145).
Mother's Friend : handwritten articles by Stella Price on Shakespeare, poetry, education, history, Francis Bacon, 1909-1910 (M78 / 146).
Frothinghams : greeting cards, 1920-1931 (M78 / 147).
G : greeting cards, 1959-1965 (M78 / 148).
Lady Gardiner : correspondence, 1937-1968 (M78 / 149).
Gissing : Roland Gissing greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 150).
Glenbow E. Harvie : letter and invitation, 1962-1964 (M78 / 151).
Govt. People : greeting cards, 1947-1966 (M78 / 152).
Ronnie Graham : greeting cards, 1963-1965 (M78 / 153).
Grandmaison : greeting cards, 1956-1957, n.d. (M78 / 154).
Lilian Guest [Gest] & Polly Prescott : greeting cards, 1946-1972 (M78 / 155).
H : greeting cards, 1935-1963 (M78 / 156).
Hadow : greeting cards, some with letters and photographs, 1960-1968 (M78 / 157).
Hammond : greeting cards, Agnes Hammond and others, 1934-1961 (M78 / 158).
Harrier : greeting cards, letter, 1955 -1972 (M78 / 159).
Henderson : letters, n.d. (M78 / 160).
Foster Hewitt : greeting cards, 1959-1966, n.d. (M78 / 161).
Caroline Hinman : greeting cards, 1932, 1941 (M78 / 162).
Hockey : newsclippings, some re Jimmy Simpson Jr. (M78 / 163).
J. K. Howard : greeting cards, also letter re death, 1963-1965, n.d. (M78 / 164).
I : file is empty.
Mother - Interesting Pictures etc. : misc. letters, cards, newsclippings, painting, photographs, re Jimmy Simpson Sr., Billie Simpson and friends, 1960-1969 (M78 / 165).
J : greeting cards, 1935, n.d. (M78 / 166).
1913 H. Johnson : one letter to Wilhelmina Reid, Sept.3, 1913 (M78 / 167).
Dr. Rbt Johnson : greeting cards, letters, 1957-1962 (M78 / 168).
K : greeting cards and letters, 1955-1962 (M78 / 169).
L : greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 170).
Lander, Harry : letter to Wilhelmina Reid, 1910 (M78 / 171).
Leighton : A. C. Leighton greeting cards, newsclipping, etc., 1963, n.d. (M78 / 172).
Literature : misc. items incl. brochures, envelopes, greeting cards, business cards, etc. re Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, skating, Fort St. John, other, 1949-1964 (M78 / 173).
Longstaff : greeting cards, letter, photographs, re Jimmy Simpson Sr., F. V. Longstaff, 1952-1960 (M78 / 174).
Luxton : Luxton family greeting cards, 1955-1959, n.d. (M78 / 175).
M : greeting cards, 1955-1967, n.d. (M78 / 176).
Bill Mainwaring : correspondence, 1932-1967 (M78 / 177, 178).
Jennie Mather : greeting cards, 1952, n.d. (M78 / 179).
J.K. Matheson : letter, 1952 (M78 / 180).
Joe McAleenan : correspondence, incl. between McAleenan and Joe Magill, 1909-1920 (M78 / 181).
N. McKenzie : greeting cards, 1952-1956 (M78 / 182).
Ole Mehn-Andersen : greeting card, n.d. (M78 / 183).
Ike Mills : greeting cards, 1952-1959 (M78 / 184).
N : file is empty.
N.Y. Clients of J. Sr. : greeting cards, 1925, n.d. (M78 / 185).
Nursing : correspondence, pamphlets re nursing, 1907-1912 (M78 / 186).
O : file is empty.
Canadian Odd Letters & Cards : letters, greeting cards, photographs, 1931- 1967 (M78 / 187).
Odd US Letters & Cards : greeting cards, letters, photographs, 1950-1972 (M78 / 188).
Old Employees : greeting cards, letters, 1957-1963, n.d. (M78 / 189).
Old Pictures Before 1916 : photographs, greeting cards, 1956, n.d. (M78 / 190).
Dave Oliver : photograph of film crew?, n.d. (M78 / 191).
Before 1916 - Other Letters : correspondence, photographs, 1910-1941 (M78 / 192).
P : greeting cards, watercolour sketches (1 attributed to W. Reid), pencil sketch, 1911-1966 (M78 / 193).
Painters : greeting cards, letters, 1941-1966 (M78 / 194).
Patterson, Raymond : correspondence, articles, 1954-1967 (M78 / 195).
Peabody, Sam : greeting cards, 1932-1934 (M78 / 196).
Re Peg : letters re death of Margaret Simpson, Sept. 1941; list of names of people who had sent letters re Margaret's death; Margaret Simpson's momentos and those to her family; other documents incl. death certificate; newsclippings; etc.; 1923-1987 (M78 / 197 - 201).
Pocaterra : greeting cards, 1962, n.d. (M78 / 202).
Poetry etc. : poetry (typed, handwritten), etc., 1966, n.d. (M78 / 203).
Before 1916 - Programes : programmes, letter, 1912-1915 (M78 / 204).
Q : file is empty.
R : greeting cards; 1956, n.d. (M78 / 205).
[Rungius] : mainly letters from Carl and Louise Rungius, 1926-1959 (M78 / 206).
S : greeting cards, 1960-1962, n.d. (M78 / 207).
Rae Shaver : correspondence, poetry by Ree Shaver and Billie Simpson, 1962- 1974 (M78 / 208, 209).
Jimmy [Simpson] Jr. : greeting cards, photographs from Jim Simpson Jr., 1929-1942, n.d. (M78 / 210).
Lill, Simpson & Simpson Relatives : letters, greeting cards, photographs, newsclippings, etc., 1924-1977 (M78 / 211).
Ma's Skating Shows : mostly re Banff Figure Skating Club, includes skating programs, 1951-1956 (M78 / 212).
Spaulding : greeting cards from Spaulding family, 1934-1935, n.d. (M78 / 213).
Special Letters : sympathy cards, letters, telegrams and list re deaths of Margaret Simpson, 1941, and Jimmy Simpson, 1972, includes items from political officials incl. Pierre Trudeau; letters, greeting cards and photographs sent to Jimmy, Billie and Mary Simpson; incl. Christmas card from Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Russell to James Simpson, photographs, 1924-1987 (M78 / 214 - 216).
Swiss Guides : greeting card from Rudolf Aemmer, 1934 (M78 / 217).
T : greeting cards, 1959, n.d. (M78 / 218).
R. Thompson : correspondence, 1960-1967, n.d. (M78 / 219).
J.M. Thorington : correspondence, photograph, 1941-1977 (M78 / 220).
U : file is empty.
V : greeting cards, 1962-1965 (M78 / 221).
Vallance : greeting cards, 1956-1966, n.d. (M78 / 222).
Van Dam : correspondence, photographs, 1962-1966 (M78 / 223).
Voorhies - Polly French : correspondence, greeting cards, photographs, newsclippings, 1954-1966 (M78 / 224).
W : greeting cards, 1941-1968 (M78 / 225).
Claude Walker : greeting card (M78 / 226).
Wardwell : Mrs. Allen Wardwell correspondence, cards, 1942-1965 (M78 / 227).
Wedgewood : correspondence, 1933-1950 (M78 / 228).
1929 Weekly Scotsman : issues of The Weekly Scotsman newspaper, 1929 (discarded).
Wellman : invitation, greeting card, 1968, n.d. (M78 / 229).
Catherine Whyte : mostly greeting cards / letters from Catharine Whyte (M78 / 230).
Williamina Simpson - Vital Statistics : birth certificate, marriage licence, obituary, items re baptism of Mary and Margaret Simpson, 1891-1968 (M78 / 231).
Justice Wilson & Mrs. Lois : correspondence, 1954-1960, n.d. (M78 / 232).
Lady Wood : greeting card, 1937 (M78 / 233).
Woods & Janneys : greeting cards, 1947, n.d. (M78 / 234).
Lyle Wright : (of Minneapolis Arena) re skating, 1935-1937 (M78 / 235).
XYZ : files are empty.
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American art, education and culture

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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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American trade, industry and politics scrapbook [1939]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook is hand-made from coloured construction paper and consists of newspaper clippings from The Christian Science Monitor's Fireside Series [ca. 1939]. Newspaper clippings pertain to various problems and policies in the United States at the beginning of World War II, including foreign trade, i…
Date Range
[1939]
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 21
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 - 21
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Date Range
[1939]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Scrapbook is hand-made from coloured construction paper and consists of newspaper clippings from The Christian Science Monitor's Fireside Series [ca. 1939]. Newspaper clippings pertain to various problems and policies in the United States at the beginning of World War II, including foreign trade, industry, wages and employment, and federal taxes.
Subject Access
Businesses
Commerce
Industry
Communications
Finances
Government
Labour
Laws and legislation
Military
Politics
Science and technology
War
World War II
Geographic Access
United States of America
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Government
Labour
Law and justice
Military
Politics
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of item
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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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
Images
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