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Norman Luxton's extended family, friends

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of portraits and other photographs pertaining to Norman Luxton, his extended relatives and friends. Name individuals include: Eleanor and Georgina Luxton; George, Ada and Patricia Luxton (Norman's brother, sister-in-law and niece); Louis Luxton, Harry Addison Luxton and Harold Malloch…
Date Range
1886
[1890-1900]
1894
1899
[ca.1900]
1904
1906-1907
1920-1921
[1920-1930]
1930
1937
1939-1940
1950
[1950-1960]
1962
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 20 / PA - 1 to 63
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  100 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D1 : Personal and family life
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 20 / PA - 1 to 63
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Some photographs produced by: Algot Anderson (St Paul), Byron Harmon (Banff), Nelson Photo Studios (St Paul), Ambassador Atelier (St Paul), Zintsmaster (Minneapolis), Frank Cooper (London, Ontario), Steele and Co [Coy?] (Winnipeg), A.H. Opsahl (Minneapolis), Rembrandt Grand (St Paul), Geo. E. Luxton (Minneaplos Times), Reynolds Studio (Minneapolis), Perkins, J. Douglas Eckhert (St Paul), Calgary Photo Supply Co, Pringle & Booth (Toronto), Glenbow Foundation, J [Rosrit?] Calgary Herald Photographer, Robert Lefroy
Date Range
1886
[1890-1900]
1894
1899
[ca.1900]
1904
1906-1907
1920-1921
[1920-1930]
1930
1937
1939-1940
1950
[1950-1960]
1962
Physical Description
63 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25 x 20.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of portraits and other photographs pertaining to Norman Luxton, his extended relatives and friends. Name individuals include: Eleanor and Georgina Luxton; George, Ada and Patricia Luxton (Norman's brother, sister-in-law and niece); Louis Luxton, Harry Addison Luxton and Harold Malloch Luxton (Norman's brothers); Mary Hosking Groeber (Norman's niece); Olive Luxton Hosking (Norman's sister), her husband Edgar and her daughter Dorothy; and Eleanor "Nellie" Luxton Foster (Norman's sister).
Notes
Some photographs are annotated. PA-15 is annotated at Emerald Lake, this is now known as Lake Louise
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, George
Luxton, Ada (Livingston)
Luxton, Patricia
Luxton, Louis
Luxton, Harold
Hosking, Olive (Luxton)
Hosking, Edgar
Hosking, Dorothy
McDougall, David Hardisty
Foster, Nellie (Luxton)
Dodd, Florence E
Subject Access
Portrait
Family and personal life
Leisure
Animals
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
United States of America
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Radium
Lake Louise
Montreal
Field
Marble Canyon
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Morley - people, views and buildings

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 52 photographs pertaining to people, events and buildings in Morley, Alberta between 1880 and 1940. Includes images of the Morley Residential Indian School; the homes of various McDougall family members; McDougall Church; Stoney Nakoda community members posing with a priest and an …
Date Range
1880-1940
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 632 to 683
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 - 632 to 683
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1880-1940
Physical Description
52 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 19.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 52 photographs pertaining to people, events and buildings in Morley, Alberta between 1880 and 1940. Includes images of the Morley Residential Indian School; the homes of various McDougall family members; McDougall Church; Stoney Nakoda community members posing with a priest and an Indian Agent; Indigenous ceremonies and sports; Treaty Days celebrations; other buildings and views of Morley; and two images of Chief Tom Chiniquay.
Name Access
Chiniquay, Tom
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Residential schools
Cultural pluralism
Churches
Religions
Municipal views
Children
Schools
Homestead
Recreation
Sports
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Language
English
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Land, settlement and immigration
Sports, recreation and leisure
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Images scanned, but not uploaded
Processing Status
Processed
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Lake Minnewanka scenic framed photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two framed photograph prints pertaining to views of Lake Minnewanka and an unidentified building with mountains in the background [possibly a closer view of the same location]. Frames both include a label on the back attributing the photographs to Boorne & May Photographers of Calg…
Date Range
[ca.1886-1893]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PC - 1 & 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Framed 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 / PC - 1 & 2
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Framed print
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Boorne & May Photographers [Calgary, N.W.T.]
Date Range
[ca.1886-1893]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w framed prints ; 20 x 13.5 cm
History / Biographical
The company Boorne & May Photographers operated in Calgary and later Edmonton [then part of the Northwest Territories] between 1886 and 1893. Boorne & May specialized in print photographs depicting views of Western Canada and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Boorne and May sold their business to Jas. E. Miers in 1893.
Scope & Content
File consists of two framed photograph prints pertaining to views of Lake Minnewanka and an unidentified building with mountains in the background [possibly a closer view of the same location]. Frames both include a label on the back attributing the photographs to Boorne & May Photographers of Calgary.
Material Details
Photographs in identical oval frames [brass or gold-painted aluminum?]
Frame has glass front covering photograph print
Black backing of frame [material unknown] with spackled texture
Subject Access
Mountain
Landscapes
Land use
Settlement
Boats
Seascapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Lake Minnewanka
Language
English
Conservation
Items interleaved with acid-free paper to protect frames, photograph prints do not appear to be at risk in current storage conditions [as of 2020-03-17, KS]
Category
Land, settlement and immigration
Biographical Source Notes
https://albertaonrecord.ca/boorne-and-may-fonds-2
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Stoney Nakoda portraits, Chief Crowfoot, Chief Poundmaker

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of portraits depicting Stoney Nakoda families and individuals [some not identified] from the early and mid-1900s. Named individuals in photographs include members of the Hunter, Twoyoungmen, Crawler, McLean and Rollinmud families. Includes several early portraits by Byron Harmon [1906…
Date Range
[ca.1884-1886]
1885
[ca.1890]
1902-1903
1906
[ca.1910-1920]
[ca.1930-1940]
1953
1958
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 466 to 523
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 / E6 : Photographs : Stoney
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 466 to 523
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Some photographs produced by Byron Harmon; Items LUX/I/E6/PA-484 to 489 produced by Ernest Kehr; Item LUX/I/E6/PA-501 attributed to Nicholas Morant; Items LUX/I/E6/PA-522 and 523 produced by Buell Photography
Date Range
[ca.1884-1886]
1885
[ca.1890]
1902-1903
1906
[ca.1910-1920]
[ca.1930-1940]
1953
1958
Physical Description
58 photographs : b&w prints ; 21 x 25.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of portraits depicting Stoney Nakoda families and individuals [some not identified] from the early and mid-1900s. Named individuals in photographs include members of the Hunter, Twoyoungmen, Crawler, McLean and Rollinmud families. Includes several early portraits by Byron Harmon [1906]; 6 photograph prints on matboard depicting John Hunter and Job Stevens “staging a battle” [1903]; and two early photograph prints depicting Blackfoot Chief Crowfoot [1885] and Cree Chief Poundmaker. [ca.1884-1886].
Notes
Some names spelled incorrectly in original annotations on photographs, including name "Job Stephen[sic]" [Stevens]
Name Access
Rollinmud, Tom
Walking Buffalo (George McLean)
McLean, George
Hunter, John
Hunter, Eliza
Hunter, Leah Rider
Twin, Judea
Stevens, Job
Powderface, Tom
Crawler, Flora
Twoyoungmen, Sarah
Twoyoungmen, Jonas
Walden, Bert
Hunter, Judas
Francis, Paul
Chief Crowfoot
Chief Poundmaker
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
History
Portrait
Photography
Family and personal life
Teepees
Children
Community life
Biography
Horses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Language
English
Related Material
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 283 and 284 (duplicates of John Hunter and Job Stevens photographs)
Category
Family and personal life
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Pacific historic photographs - Alberta

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 31 photograph prints ordered by Eleanor Luxton from Canadian Pacific. Photographs pertain to construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian Pacific trains and ships, and historic views of Banff, Calgary, Fort McLeod, Strathcona and Edmonton.
Date Range
1881 - 1898
1903
1927
Reference Code
LUX / II / B4 / PA - 8 to 38
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B4 : Historical research
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B4 / PA - 8 to 38
Date Range
1881 - 1898
1903
1927
Physical Description
31 photographs : b&w prints ; 24 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 31 photograph prints ordered by Eleanor Luxton from Canadian Pacific. Photographs pertain to construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian Pacific trains and ships, and historic views of Banff, Calgary, Fort McLeod, Strathcona and Edmonton.
Notes
Prints in file were produced by Canadian Pacific for Eleanor Luxton between 1946 and 1949; original dates of images
Photographs in file are accompanied by Canadian Pacific mailing envelope addressed to Eleanor Luxton
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
History
Canadian Pacific Railway
Trains
Transportation
Labour
Industry
Railways
Advertising
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Fort McLeod
Strathcona
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items are stored in mylar
Category
Commerce and industry
Labour
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected research photographs - early Banff

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Da…
Date Range
[ca.1900-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum
Date Range
[ca.1900-1930]
Physical Description
36 photographs : b&w negatives ; 9.5 x 12 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.
Notes
Original print copies processed and stored separately as LUX/II/B5/PA-124 to 159
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Brett, Robert G.
McCowan, Dan
Sanson, Norman
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Banff Indian Days
Banff Skating Club
Banff Winter Carnival
Buildings
Businesses
Community events
Community life
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Curling
Deer
Dog Team
Dogsledding
Environment
Events
Family and personal life
Festival
Hot Springs
Hotels
Hunting
Ice sculpture
Landscapes
Mountains
Municipal views
Newspaper
Organizations
Public events
Recreation
Shooting
Skating
Ski racing
Skiing
Sports
Swimming
Townsite development
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Lake Minnewanka
Devil's Canyon
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - see "Related Material" (print copies available)
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in original envelope
Related Material
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 124 to 159 [print copies]
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected research photographs - early Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55593
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd W…
Date Range
[ca.1887-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 107 to 159
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 107 to 159
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum
Date Range
[ca.1887-1930]
Physical Description
53 photographs : b&w prints ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm and 25 x 20 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd Wright Pavilion; Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.
Notes
Prints LUX/II/B5/PA-124 to 159 originally accompanied by b&w copy negatives (9.5 x 12 cm) in yellow envelope; negatives have been stored separately and numbered as items LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Brett, Robert G.
McCowan, Dan
Sanson, Norman
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Banff Indian Days
Banff Skating Club
Banff Winter Carnival
Bow River Boat House
Bridges
Buildings
Businesses
Community events
Community life
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Curling
Deer
Dog Team
Dogsledding
Environment
Events
Family and personal life
Festival
Hot Springs
Hotels
Hunting
Ice sculpture
Landscapes
Mountains
Municipal views
Newspaper
Organizations
Public events
Recreation
Shooting
Skating
Ski racing
Skiing
Sports
Swimming
Townsite development
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Winter Carnival
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Lake Minnewanka
Devil's Canyon
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Related Material
LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118 [copy negatives]
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Resources

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Rersources", 1885. Content pertains to local businesses, churches, schools and other community resources in Calgary.
Date Range
1885
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : ELeanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 11
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Burns and Elliott
Date Range
1885
Physical Description
1 cm of txtual records (1 volume ; 14 x 23 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Rersources", 1885. Content pertains to local businesses, churches, schools and other community resources in Calgary.
Material Details
Red covers with red, yellow and green marbled interior pages (first and last pages and inside covers only)
Subject Access
Commerce
Industry
Businesses
Municipal views
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Boer War scrapbook, Pincher Creek obituaries and correspondence

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook containing two unidentified portraits of men and one family photograph, as well as collected correspondence, newspaper clippings and other documents. Content mostly pertains to the deaths of James Frederick Morden, Robert John Kerr and Ovide Smith of Pincher Creek, Al…
Date Range
1880
1900-1902
1907
1910
1914
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 13 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Photograph
Print
Newspaper clipping
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 / 13 (O.S.)
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Photograph
Print
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1880
1900-1902
1907
1910
1914
Physical Description
5.5 cm of textual records (1 scrapbook : 119 pages ; 24.5 x 31 cm) -- 3 photographs : 2 b&w cabinet cards and 1 b&w print ; 27.5 x 22 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook containing two unidentified portraits of men and one family photograph, as well as collected correspondence, newspaper clippings and other documents. Content mostly pertains to the deaths of James Frederick Morden, Robert John Kerr and Ovide Smith of Pincher Creek, Alberta while fighting in Honing Spruit, South Africa in 1900 during the Boer War. Contents include condolence letters sent to James Morden's wife, as well as various related newspaper articles and a booklet commemorating the erection of a plaque at Pincher Creek Memorial Hospital in 1902 in their honour. Scrapbook contents also include other obituary articles commemorating James Frederick Morden's father and mother, Albert Milton Morden and Sarah Morden; and Adelaide Maud Hewetson of Pincher Creek.
Notes
Scrapbook possibly compiled by James Frederick Morden's wife (name unknown).
Name Access
Morden, James Frederick
Kerr, Robert John
Smith, Ovide
Morden, Sarah
Morden, Albert Milton
Hewetson, Adelaide Maud
Subject Access
Military
War
Obituary
Memorial
History
Newspaper
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Pincher Creek
South Africa
Access Restrictions
Contains loose materials - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Military
Title Source
Title based on contnts of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel journal, Canada and United States

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one bound journal containing an extensive account of a 4-month trip to Canada and the United States by [J?]. L. Douglass, August to December 1886.
Date Range
1886
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 2
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 / 2
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1886
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 18 x 22 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one bound journal containing an extensive account of a 4-month trip to Canada and the United States by [J?]. L. Douglass, August to December 1886.
Notes
Volume accompanied by paper with shipping label dated 1956.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Exploration
Leisure
Geographic Access
Canada
United States
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Southern Alberta research project - photographs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55632
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of landscapes, community events, portraits and group photographs of individuals from Calgary and other areas of Southern Alberta. Includes early views of buildings in Calgary and area, sports teams and athletic competitions, a parade, a 1901 camping trip to Yoho, unidentified individu…
Date Range
1885
[ca.1890-1900]
1901-1902
[ca.1910-1920]
1913
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / PA - 1 to 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
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 / PA - 1 to 28
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Date Range
1885
[ca.1890-1900]
1901-1902
[ca.1910-1920]
1913
Physical Description
28 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of landscapes, community events, portraits and group photographs of individuals from Calgary and other areas of Southern Alberta. Includes early views of buildings in Calgary and area, sports teams and athletic competitions, a parade, a 1901 camping trip to Yoho, unidentified individuals on horseback, and related materials.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Most individuals in photographs not identified
Name Access
Livingston, Sam
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Sports
Recreation
Landscapes
Animals
Horses
Birds
Land use
Settlement
Municipal views
Community events
Camping
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Unidentified group portrait, three men

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one tintype photograph depicting three unidentified men posing together in an ornately decorated room. Date and location unknown.
Date Range
[ca.1860-1880]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / PT - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
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 / PT - 1
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Date Range
[ca.1860-1880]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w tintype ; 7 x 10.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one tintype photograph depicting three unidentified men posing together in an ornately decorated room. Date and location unknown.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Access Restrictions
Material is fragile - handle with caution
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Central United Church, Calgary

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of historical material on the Central United Church of Calgary.
Date Range
ca.1875-1975
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 - 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II. F. Collected Material Series : Textual
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 - 1
Date Range
ca.1875-1975
Physical Description
3 items textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of historical material on the Central United Church of Calgary.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Postage stamp album, annotated

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one stamp book titled "Postage Stamp Album" on the front cover. Contains "Map of the Universal Postal Union" inside front cover, as well as 64 pages organized by country for placing collected postage stamps. Pages have basic statistics and facts pertaining to individual countries i…
Date Range
[1889 or 1890]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 23
Description Level
5 / File
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 / 23
Date Range
[1889 or 1890]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 15 x 22 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one stamp book titled "Postage Stamp Album" on the front cover. Contains "Map of the Universal Postal Union" inside front cover, as well as 64 pages organized by country for placing collected postage stamps. Pages have basic statistics and facts pertaining to individual countries including populations, capital cities and monarchs' names. Some pages are annotated with small notes. Some stamps appear to have been removed from multiple pages. Two loose pages of poetry/verses are between the last page and back cover.
Notes
Date range provided by Processing Archivist based on textual contents.
Storage Range
File box LUX / II / F1 / 19 to 23
Subject Access
Politics and government
History
Geography
Geographic Access
Europe
England
France
Germany
Prussia
Bavaria
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Spain
Portugal
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Finland
Poland
Russia
Romania
Serbia
Bulgaria
Montenegro
Turkey
Greece
Malta
Japan
China
Korea
Hong Kong
Siam
Afghanistan
Egypt
Mozambique
Tunisia
Canada
United States of America
Mexico
Dominican Republic
Caribbean
South America
Brazil
Argentina
Venezuela
Peru
Ecuador
Australia
Language
English
Conservation
Handle with caution as materials may be fragile
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Politics
Title Source
Title retrieved from cover of item
Content Details
Cover is red with black decoration near left side and right corners, and "POSTAGE STAMP ALBUM" in black and gold text on front.
Processing Status
Processed
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EL 8:1 Ralphine Locke interview transcript

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Ralphine Locke interview with Judy Larmour, October 25, 1999 and transcribed by Astrid Bell July 2002. Interview content relates to the following: Biographical details; born in Lake Louise 1925 Reference to Uncle Tom Wilson “discovering” Lake Louise and Ralphine Locke’s father working for Brewste…
Date Range
2002
Reference Code
LUX / II / F3 i
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
Lux
Series
II. F. Collected Material Series
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
N/A
Reference Code
LUX / II / F3 i
Date Range
2002
Physical Description
24 pp. textual records
Scope & Content
Ralphine Locke interview with Judy Larmour, October 25, 1999 and transcribed by Astrid Bell July 2002. Interview content relates to the following: Biographical details; born in Lake Louise 1925 Reference to Uncle Tom Wilson “discovering” Lake Louise and Ralphine Locke’s father working for Brewster Transportation Co.; parents were Ralph Strathie Harvie and Elizabeth Boyd Brewster who met through a Brewster connection; reference to her mother nursing Aunt Fern Brewster; reference to Brewster’s move from Tally Ho to motorized vehicle; reference to Jim and Bill Brewster; grandfather was James Irvine Brewster; discussion of family; parent’s marriage in 1921; reference to Ralphine Locke’s birth in a cottage at Lake Louise; memories of summers at Lake Louise; winter houses in Banff; reference to walking everywhere Eleanor Luxton as her teacher in grades 6 & 7 Luxton’s keeping to themselves Recollections of Eleanor Luxton and Georgina Luxton at Banff Indian Days and Carnival; description of Banff Indian Days Reflections on family’s Morley connections Rodeo and races on Indian grounds The Banff school; Junior and Senior buildings; reference to no library in school or town; reference to Catharine Whyte’s role in public library; access to Uncle P. Moore’s library Eleanor Luxton as a teacher Visiting the Luxton house Aunt “Georgie” Luxton Eleanor Luxton’s love of clothes Aunt Georgie’s costumes; purchased in Montreal and New York Reflections on the clannishness of the McDougall family Recollections of Norman Luxton; hunting with R. Harvey; setters; his community involvement and promotion; the Trading Post and description of the store and products, Merman Memories of Mount Royal Hotel as a child; description, conversations that took place Lou Luxton; description and comparison to Norman Luxton Jim Brewster; recollections of his way with people; King and Queen visit to his home in 1939 Sunshine Lodge, opening 1935; description of Ralphine & MaryAlice Stewart’s trip up School bus trip up Banff-Jasper road; Mistaya Canyon School trips; Eleanor Luxton’s after school hikes; Miss Gratz’s field trips Eleanor Luxton; walks, ski-joring, skating with Mrs. Simpson as her teacher Duncan family Eleanor Luxton’s decision to leave the Banff school and engineering training in Montreal Move to Calgary during War with her family Move to Montreal after the War Discussion of chronology of Eleanor Luxton’s career in Montreal Reference to Eleanor as guest for dinner; conversation topics Eleanor’s involvement with the South Alberta Oldtimers Association Reference to Eleanor Luxton persuading Ralphine Locke to go on Board Ralphine Locke’s admiration of Eleanor Luxton; Eleanor Luxton’s upbringing, sense of humor, encouragement of young people Leaves of the Medicine Tree – history of the High River area Visiting Eleanor Luxton in Calgary; her apartment; illness and visiting her in Calgary General Hospital Norman Luxton’s will Eleanor Luxton’s return to Banff; not working again Eleanor Luxton’s paper presented to newly founded Canmore Historical Society Eleanor Luxton’s relationship with her parents Luxton house; changes after Georgina Luxton’s death; modernization of kitchen and bathroom Luxton garden Georgina Luxton’s brother’s farm near Morley Eleanor Luxton driving a car McDougall Church Centennial Anniversary; celebration at Morley 1995; Eleanor Luxton and erection of cairn; annual services Ida Graves’s assistance to Eleanor Luxton Eleanor Luxton’s social life Eleanor Luxton’s interest in historical things; loss of grand-parents papers; concern for preservation; discussion of Annie manuscript Annie McDougall - community involvement; Ontario background and meeting David McDougall; David McDougall’s business losses; living in Calgary 1930s Eleanor Luxton’s relationship with grandmother Annie McDougall Eleanor Luxton’s romantic side; reference to fiancée being killed overseas; Ralphine Locke’s son at Eleanor Luxton’s house Elizabeth Costello Changes in Eleanor Luxton; short temper Work on Eleanor Luxton’s manuscript Annie; Kathy Campbell typing it; George Stanley editing it Eleanor Luxton’s vision for the Foundation Eleanor Luxton’s views on the protection of the Parks
Language
English
Finding Aid
Electronic finding aid and printed interview summary available
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 correspondence relating to the oral history interviews.
Date Range
[2000-2004]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F3 ii - 1
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 ii - 1
Date Range
[2000-2004]
Physical Description
12 pp. textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence relating to the oral history interviews.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Summaries of Oral Histories

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of copies of summaries of the interviews.
Date Range
1999-2000
Reference Code
LUX / II / F3 ii - 2
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 ii - 2
Date Range
1999-2000
Physical Description
3 cm textual records + 1 - 3.5" computer disk.-- 10 photographs: negatives; 35 mm, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of copies of summaries of the interviews.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Album consist of cabinet card photographs inserted in cabinet card album. [Images of family members and friends]
Date Range
n.d.
Reference Code
LUX / III / A3 / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
N/A
Reference Code
LUX / III / A3 / PD - 1
Date Range
n.d.
Physical Description
Photograph Album : 1 photograph album (46 photographs; b&w). --
Scope & Content
Album consist of cabinet card photographs inserted in cabinet card album. [Images of family members and friends]
Notes
album is digitized and in image database
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this file consist of letters and postcards addressed to Georgina McDougall Luxton from Norman Luxton, family and friends.
Date Range
1888-1907
Reference Code
LUX / III / B1 - 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
III.B.1. Georgina Luxton : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / III / B1 - 1
Date Range
1888-1907
Physical Description
3.0 cm textual records.
Scope & Content
Records in this file consist of letters and postcards addressed to Georgina McDougall Luxton from Norman Luxton, family and friends.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this file consist of a personal autograph book belonging to Georgina McDougall Luxton, a receipt from C.J. Smith, and a newsclipping pertaining to Alberta pioneers.
Date Range
1887-1949
Reference Code
LUX / III / B2 - 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
III.B.2. Georgina Luxton : Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / III / B2 - 1
Date Range
1887-1949
Physical Description
1.0 cm textual records.
Scope & Content
Records in this file consist of a personal autograph book belonging to Georgina McDougall Luxton, a receipt from C.J. Smith, and a newsclipping pertaining to Alberta pioneers.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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