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Luxton family fonds

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Reference Code
LUX
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
  1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
LUX
Sous-Fonds
LUX
Accession Number
Lux1 - EL estate, 1996
Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000
Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001
Reference Code
LUX
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Other Title Info
Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Physical Description
ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)
History / Biographical
The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.
Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.
Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.
In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.
The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.
Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.
Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.
Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.
Notes
Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.
III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First Nations
Professional and Personal Life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Research
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material
box list for unprocessed material
Creator
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First nations
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of cards, postcards, letters, and other correspondence which was sent to and/or collected by Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to holiday and birthday greetings from family and friends, get well soon cards, collected gift tags, travel correspondence, and related subjects.
Date Range
1909-1995
Reference Code
LUX / II / A
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1909-1995
Physical Description
1.37 m of textual records
Scope & Content
Series consists of cards, postcards, letters, and other correspondence which was sent to and/or collected by Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to holiday and birthday greetings from family and friends, get well soon cards, collected gift tags, travel correspondence, and related subjects.
Notes
Series arrangement:
LUX / II / A / 1 to 47 : General correspondence, organized chronologically (see Content Details)
LUX / II / A / 48 to 51 : Holiday greeting cards, dated (chronological order)
LUX / II / A / 52 to 62 : Holiday greeting cards, not dated
LUX / II / A / 63 : Holiday gift tags
LUX / II / A / 64 to 65 : Thank you, friendship and get well soon cards
LUX / II / A / 66 to 67 : Easter and Valentine's Day cards
LUX / II / A / 68 to 70 : Birthday cards
LUX / II / A / 71 : Other holiday cards and letters
LUX / II / A / 72 : Postcards sent to Eleanor
LUX / II / A / 73 : Luxton family research correspondence
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Holidays
Correspondence
Access Restrictions
Access with permission. No reproduction
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of files
Content Details
LIST OF FILES (LUX / II / A - 1 to 47) :
* 1902 - 1920 (folder 1)
* 1921 - 1930 (folder 2)
* 1931 - 1935 (folder 3)
* 1936 - 1940 (folder 4)
* 1941 - 1948 (folder 5)
* 1949 (folder 6)
* 1950 (folders 7, 8)
* 1951 - 1954 (folder 9)
* 1955 - 1958 (folder 10)
* 1959, 195- (folder 11)
* 1960 - 1961 (folder 12)
* 1952 - 1956 (folder 13)
* 1967 - 1969 (folder 14)
* 1970 - 1972 (folder 15)
* 1973 (folder 16)
* 1974 (folder 17)
* 1975 (folder 18)
* 1976 (folder 19)
* 1977 (folder 20)
* 1978 (folder 21)
* 1979 (folder 22)
-
* 197- (folder 23)
* 1980 - 1981 (folder 24)
* 1982 - 1983 (folder 25)
* 1984 (folder 26)
* 1985 (folders 27, 28)
* 1986 (folder 29)
* 1987 (folder 30)
* 1988 (folders 31, 32)
* 1989 (folders 33, 34)
* 198- (folder 35)
* 1990 (folder 36)
* 1991 (folder 37)
* 1992 (folders 38, 39)
* 1993 (folders 40, 41)
* 1994 (folder 42)
* 1995 (folder 43)
* 199- (folder 44)
* undated (folder 45)
* Christmas cards, undated (folder 46)
* Cards, other, undated (folder 47)
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Living Will Declaration

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of Eleanor Luxton's declaration regarding her health care.
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
LUX / II / D - 111
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
II.D. Business, Legal and Financial Series
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D - 111
GMD
Textual record
Other Title Info
Title based on contents of file
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
2 items textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of Eleanor Luxton's declaration regarding her health care.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Legal and Financial
Personal and Professional Life
Access Restrictions
Access restricted- permission required from Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation
Reproduction Restrictions
Reproduction restricted- permission required from Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation
Language
English
Category
Law and justice
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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[1940s and 1950s News Items Scrapbook]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook consisting of news-clippings, correspondence from the Post Office Department of Canada, pasted-in calendar prints with accompanying calendar for the year 1950, 1949 calendar, pasted-in prints of photographs appearing in Luxton archival collections - various sub-series; …
Date Range
1945-1951
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 9
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 / 9
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Date Range
1945-1951
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records (71 pages ; 30.5 x 38.5 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook consisting of news-clippings, correspondence from the Post Office Department of Canada, pasted-in calendar prints with accompanying calendar for the year 1950, 1949 calendar, pasted-in prints of photographs appearing in Luxton archival collections - various sub-series; articles about the Duke of Windsor, Prince Edward, and his youth and adulthood; b&w prints of photographs of the Royal couple visiting an Indian Camp at Fort William; coverage of Queen Elizabeth's and Prince Phillip's wedding in The Tatler and Bystander and The Picture Post publications.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Correspondence
Calendar
Royal tours
Royal Visit
Royalty
Newspaper
Family
Family and personal life
War
World War II
Language
English
Conservation
Blank pages not scanned.
Creator
Luxton, Eleanor
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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Dated holiday greeting cards

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of Christmas and holiday season greeting cards sent to members of the Luxton family including Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton. Includes a calendar for 1934 annotated with a Christmas greeting to the Luxton family from Percy Armstrong on the back [1933].
Date Range
1933
1935
1938
1942
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 14 to 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Calendar
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 14 to 18
GMD
Textual record
Calendar
Date Range
1933
1935
1938
1942
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of Christmas and holiday season greeting cards sent to members of the Luxton family including Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton. Includes a calendar for 1934 annotated with a Christmas greeting to the Luxton family from Percy Armstrong on the back [1933].
Notes
Items have been organized by date [see Content Details]
Material Details
Some items have string and/or ribbon attached
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
Armstrong, Percy
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Holidays
Christmas
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
British Columbia
Vernon
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items stored in five folders which are organized by date: LUX/III/A1/14 : 1933 LUX/III/A1/15 : 1935 (folder 1 of 2) LUX/III/A1/16 : 1935 (folder 2 of 2) LUX/III/A1/17 : 1938 LUX/III/A1/18 : 1942
Processing Status
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Other holiday cards and letters

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; …
Date Range
1915
[ca.1915-1920]
1930
[ca.1940-1950]
[ca.1970-1980]
1989
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 71
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
Date Range
1915
[ca.1915-1920]
1930
[ca.1940-1950]
[ca.1970-1980]
1989
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; letters from organizations including the Southern Alberta Pioneers’ and Old Timers’ Association; wedding invitations; and other personal correspondence.
Notes
Most items in file are not dated, some items do not name a recipient
One card in file is unsent letter written by Eleanor Luxton addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stockand[?]
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Holidays
Correspondence
Weddings
Charity
Membership
Organizations
Religions
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of assorted tags from gifts sent to members of the Luxton family. Includes Christmas, birthday, and "thank you" gift tags, as well as tags which accompanied bouquets of flowers delivered to Eleanor Luxton. Some items are stored in small envelopes [possibly organized by Eleanor Luxton].
Date Range
[1910-1990]
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 19
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 19
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[1910-1990]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of assorted tags from gifts sent to members of the Luxton family. Includes Christmas, birthday, and "thank you" gift tags, as well as tags which accompanied bouquets of flowers delivered to Eleanor Luxton. Some items are stored in small envelopes [possibly organized by Eleanor Luxton].
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Holidays
Christmas
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Holiday cards sent to Norman Luxton

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of Christmas, birthday and Father's Day cards sent to Norman Luxton. Includes Christmas cards from D[onald] "Dan" H. Bain, Eleanor Luxton, Karen Williamsen[?], Red Cathcart and "Pete"; an undated birthday card from Eleanor; and two Father's Day cards from Eleanor [ca.1950-1960?]. Card…
Date Range
[ca.1940-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / I / A / 362
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / A : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / A / 362
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1940-1960]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of Christmas, birthday and Father's Day cards sent to Norman Luxton. Includes Christmas cards from D[onald] "Dan" H. Bain, Eleanor Luxton, Karen Williamsen[?], Red Cathcart and "Pete"; an undated birthday card from Eleanor; and two Father's Day cards from Eleanor [ca.1950-1960?]. Card from D. H. Bain has photograph printed on front and personal letter on back.
Notes
Card from Donald H. Bain signed with nickname, "Dan"
Material Details
Christmas card from "Pete" has small brown feather attached to front on bottom left corner
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Bain, Donald H.
Cathcart, John George (Red)
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Correspondence
Holidays
Hunting
Sports
Birthday
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Manitoba
Delta Marsh
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Communications
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Sheet music and piano exercise books

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of musical study booklets and sheet music belonging to various members of the McDougall and Luxton family, including Georgina McDougall [Luxton], Eleanor Luxton, May and Annie McDougall, and Ruth McDougall, and one book signed “Nina Wynn” of WLC [Wesleyan Ladies’ College]. Some items …
Date Range
[ca.1890-1895]
[ca.1900-1920]
[ca.1920-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 10 to 20
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 10 to 20
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1890-1895]
[ca.1900-1920]
[ca.1920-1940]
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of musical study booklets and sheet music belonging to various members of the McDougall and Luxton family, including Georgina McDougall [Luxton], Eleanor Luxton, May and Annie McDougall, and Ruth McDougall, and one book signed “Nina Wynn” of WLC [Wesleyan Ladies’ College]. Some items belonged to Georgina during her studies at Wesleyan Ladies' College in London, Ontario.
Name Access
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
McDougall, Annie
McDougall, May
McDougall, Ruth
Wynn, Nina
Subject Access
Academics
Education
Music
Arts
Entertainment
Geographic Access
Canada
Ontario
London
Alberta
Morley
Banff
Language
English
Conservation
Handle with caution as some contents are fragile.
Category
Arts
Education
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Contents organized into two files : LUX / III / D / 10 : Loose sheet music and incomplete books LUX / III / D / 11 to 20 : Complete books
Processing Status
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Early Luxton family holiday cards

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of Christmas/holiday greeting cards sent by various friends and family to members of the Luxton family [primarily Norman and Georgina] between ca.1905 and 1940. Includes several unsent holiday cards made by Norman and Georgina Luxton.
Date Range
[ca.1905-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 20 to 22
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 20 to 22
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1905-1940]
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of Christmas/holiday greeting cards sent by various friends and family to members of the Luxton family [primarily Norman and Georgina] between ca.1905 and 1940. Includes several unsent holiday cards made by Norman and Georgina Luxton.
Notes
File may contain duplicates
Items are not arranged by date within file; some items not dated
Material Details
Some items have attached string and/or decorative ribbons
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Holidays
Christmas
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Holiday cards sent to Georgina Luxton

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of various holiday card sent to Georgina Luxton between ca. 1950 and 1965. Includes Mother's Day cards from Eleanor Luxton and George & Virginia Dutckik[?], a birthday card from May [McDougall], an Easter card from Eleanor, Valentine's cards from Eleanor, and two Christmas cards from …
Date Range
[ca.1950-1965]
1952
1954
1956-1957
1960
1963
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 23
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 23
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1950-1965]
1952
1954
1956-1957
1960
1963
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of various holiday card sent to Georgina Luxton between ca. 1950 and 1965. Includes Mother's Day cards from Eleanor Luxton and George & Virginia Dutckik[?], a birthday card from May [McDougall], an Easter card from Eleanor, Valentine's cards from Eleanor, and two Christmas cards from Eleanor.
Notes
Some items not dated
Name Access
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
McDougall, May
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Holidays
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Luxton family holiday card templates and photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of templates, text samples, printed images and final copies of Christmas and holiday cards created for Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton. Includes 9 b&w photographs (n.d., no title) of an unnamed individual dogsledding near the Banff Springs Hotel, as well as images of unidentified …
Date Range
[1901-1920]
[1930-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 24 and LUX / III / A1 / NA - 1 to 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Negative
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 24 and LUX / III / A1 / NA - 1 to 3
GMD
Textual record
Negative
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1901-1920]
[1930-1940]
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records -- 12 photographs (9 prints : b&w ; 15.5 x 20 cm or smaller -- 3 negatives : b&w negatives ; 18.5 x 13.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of templates, text samples, printed images and final copies of Christmas and holiday cards created for Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton. Includes 9 b&w photographs (n.d., no title) of an unnamed individual dogsledding near the Banff Springs Hotel, as well as images of unidentified Indigenous people [possibly Stoney Nakoda], skiing, and winter views of Banff and the surrounding area. File also includes three b&w negative photographs depicting holiday greeting card designs for Norman and Georgina Luxton, and Eleanor Luxton.
Notes
Negative photographs are duplicates of some paper printed images included in file LUX / III / A1 / 24.
Negatives have been stored in separate file folder from prints an textual records, in a negative envelope; items are currently stored together in same box to maintain context, but negatives may be moved to downstairs storage in the future
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Christmas
Banff Springs Hotel
Family and personal life
Family
Communications
Correspondence
Indigenous Peoples
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Photographs are primarily printed on paper or matboard (with exception of three glossy prints). Textual and photograph items in this file have been stored together to maintain original context and due to good physical condition.
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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McDougall and Ross family correspondence

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of letters, postcards, invitations, holiday cards and other correspondence pertaining to members of the Ross and McDougall families. Recipients and senders include: May (McDougall) Ross, George H. Ross, Annie McDougall, Georgina (McDougall) Luxton, Jean Ross, and classmates of May McD…
Date Range
1898
1900-1902
1907-1913
[1910-1920]
1917-1919
1921
1923-1925
1939
1941-1942
1944
1946
1950-1952
1955
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 15 to 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 15 to 16
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1898
1900-1902
1907-1913
[1910-1920]
1917-1919
1921
1923-1925
1939
1941-1942
1944
1946
1950-1952
1955
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of letters, postcards, invitations, holiday cards and other correspondence pertaining to members of the Ross and McDougall families. Recipients and senders include: May (McDougall) Ross, George H. Ross, Annie McDougall, Georgina (McDougall) Luxton, Jean Ross, and classmates of May McDougall Ross from her time as a student at DaMill Ladies' College.
Notes
Some items in file are not dated; some items do not name senders or recipients.
Material Details
One item in file is made of thin wood with plant sample and small red ribbon attached
Name Access
McDougall, May
McDougall, Annie
McDougall, David
Ross, George
Ross, Jean
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Holidays
Events
Community events
Weddings
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Morley
Ontario
St. Catharines
Language
English
Conservation
One Christmas greeting card printed on wood has been placed in mylar
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Newspaper clippings, published materials, other family records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of clippings, notes, published materials and a certificate pertaining to various members of the McDougall and Ross families. Includes tickets for Jean and May Ross to the 1937 Calgary Stampede, a genealogical timeline of the British Royal Family [between 1860 and 1900], notes on ranch…
Date Range
[1900-1910]
1917
1922
1925
1930
1937
1949
1956
1958
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Date Range
[1900-1910]
1917
1922
1925
1930
1937
1949
1956
1958
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of clippings, notes, published materials and a certificate pertaining to various members of the McDougall and Ross families. Includes tickets for Jean and May Ross to the 1937 Calgary Stampede, a genealogical timeline of the British Royal Family [between 1860 and 1900], notes on ranching in Alberta, pocketbooks, a pamphlet from the University of Alberta School of Nursing [1930], House of Commons and Senate of Canada reports [containing speeches by George Ross], newspaper clippings and handwritten genealogy notes pertaining to David and George McDougall, and a certificate addressed to May McDougall celebrating her 50-year subscription to the Calgary Herald newspaper.
Name Access
McDougall, May
Ross, George
Ross, Jean
McDougall, David
McDougall, George
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Genealogy
History
Public events
Publication
Government
Newspaper
Calgary Stampede
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Conservation
Newspaper clippings stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Correspondence - postcards

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of postcards and souvenir postcard booklets sent to members and friends of the Luxton family, including Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Content pertains to locations and landmarks in various regions, including Canada, the United States, England, France and the Ivory Coast. File a…
Date Range
[1900-1920]
1905-1906
1909
1911-1912
1914-1916
1924-1925
1929
1937
1939
1949
1951-1958
1961-1962
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Date Range
[1900-1920]
1905-1906
1909
1911-1912
1914-1916
1924-1925
1929
1937
1939
1949
1951-1958
1961-1962
Physical Description
ca. 250 prints : b&w and col. postcards ; 16 x 12 cm or smaller -- 1 b&w photograph : print ; 16 x 10.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of postcards and souvenir postcard booklets sent to members and friends of the Luxton family, including Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Content pertains to locations and landmarks in various regions, including Canada, the United States, England, France and the Ivory Coast. File also includes one b&w photograph depicting a group of unidentified children.
Notes
Items in this file have been organized by geographical location. See "Content Details" entry field for contents of individual folders.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Correspondence
Communications
Family and personal life
Travel
Tourism
Postcards
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
United States of America
California
Vermont
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Arizona
England
London
France
Paris
Africa
Ivory Coast
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Items in this file were separated from non-annotated postcards [processed as LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8].
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items are stored in 3 folders: LUX / III / A1 / 25 : Canada LUX / III / A1 / 26 : United States of America LUX / III / A1 / 27 : Foreign, Other
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Postcards sent to Eleanor Luxton

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of domestic and international postcards sent to Eleanor Luxton from various friends and family members between 1928 and 1992. Includes correspondence sent from Canada, the United States, Central and South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Oceania.
Date Range
1928
1944-1945
1953-1954
1962-1963
1965-1983
1985-1992
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 72
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 72
Date Range
1928
1944-1945
1953-1954
1962-1963
1965-1983
1985-1992
Physical Description
128 b&w and col. postcards ; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of domestic and international postcards sent to Eleanor Luxton from various friends and family members between 1928 and 1992. Includes correspondence sent from Canada, the United States, Central and South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Oceania.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
Tourism
Charity
Recreation
Correspondence
Events
Arts
Community events
Calgary Stampede
Transportation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
New Brunswick
British Columbia
Quebec
Montreal
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Newfoundland and Labrador
Holland
Cook Islands
United States of America
Idaho
Vermont
New Hampshire
Hawaii
California
Washington
Bahamas
Jamaica
Russia
Oregon
England
France
Greece
Switzerland
Brazil
Italy
New Zealand
Israel
Mexico
West Indies
Scotland
Brussels
Vienna
Turkey
Ireland
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Personal expense and research notebooks

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consist of 4 personal notebooks which belonged to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to Eleanor's personal expenses between 1953-1956, research notes and Canadian historical timelines, and an appendix for an unidentified research project. Personal expense notebook also contains a folded certific…
Date Range
[1950-1960]
1953-1957
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private 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 / C3 : Diaries, daybooks, notebooks, notes
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 25
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
[1950-1960]
1953-1957
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 15.5 x 22.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consist of 4 personal notebooks which belonged to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to Eleanor's personal expenses between 1953-1956, research notes and Canadian historical timelines, and an appendix for an unidentified research project. Personal expense notebook also contains a folded certificate of guarantee from the Diez d'Aux Watch Shop in Montreal.
Notes
Small brown notebook in file is signed by Eleanor Luxton on page 20
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Finances
Research
Education
History
Geographic Access
Canada
Quebec
Montreal
Language
English
Conservation
Two notebooks in file are bound with metal rings which have not been removed. Consider removal in future if materials appear to pose a risk to other items in file
Creator
Eleanor Luxton
Category
Education
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Family history notes, editing notes, other

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to her family history [including notes on Georgina Luxton], Norman Luxton's 1901 voyage aboard the Tilikum, a 1909 hunting trip north of Banff involving Norman Luxton and mountain guide George Harrison, and other related notes. Includes notes writ…
Date Range
1924
[1960-1970]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 26
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 / C3 : Diaries, daybooks, notebooks, notes
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 26
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1924
[1960-1970]
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to her family history [including notes on Georgina Luxton], Norman Luxton's 1901 voyage aboard the Tilikum, a 1909 hunting trip north of Banff involving Norman Luxton and mountain guide George Harrison, and other related notes. Includes notes written on an envelope which was previously mailed to Georgina Luxton in 1924.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Biography
Research
Publication
Genealogy
Recreation
Sports
Hunting
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Morley
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Personal diary and planner

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one personal planner/diary for 1983 which belonged to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to daily accounts by Eleanor Luxton: includes weather reports, plans with various friends and family members, errands and events attended by Eleanor in Banff, Calgary and other local areas.
Date Range
1983
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 27
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Diary
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 / C3 : Diaries, daybooks, notebooks, notes
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 27
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Diary
Date Range
1983
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 17 x 22 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one personal planner/diary for 1983 which belonged to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to daily accounts by Eleanor Luxton: includes weather reports, plans with various friends and family members, errands and events attended by Eleanor in Banff, Calgary and other local areas.
Material Details
Planner has plastic cover protector on front and metal ring bindings
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Community life
Events
Leisure
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
No signs of deterioration in cover or metal bindings, materials kept in original state
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Community and organization event invitations and newsletters

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of event invitations, programmes and newsletters sent to Eleanor Luxton by various organizations, clubs and associations between 1974 and 1993. Includes content pertaining to the Canadian Broadcasting League, the University of Alberta President's Club, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian…
Date Range
1974
1978-1981
1987-1988
1992-1993
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 34 to 36
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization 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 / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 34 to 36
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
1974
1978-1981
1987-1988
1992-1993
Physical Description
6.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of event invitations, programmes and newsletters sent to Eleanor Luxton by various organizations, clubs and associations between 1974 and 1993. Includes content pertaining to the Canadian Broadcasting League, the University of Alberta President's Club, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Concordia University, the Kinette Club of Banff, the Arctic Institute of North America, the Glenbow Museum, the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Plains Research Center, and other organizations.
Notes
Some items are annotated
Folder LUX / II / C1 / 34 contains invitations and programmes; LUX / II / C1 / 35 and 36 contain newsletters
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
University of Alberta
Royal Society of Canada
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Events
Community events
Organizations
University
Museums
Research
Education
Environment
Communications
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Conservation
Some items had metal paperclips removed
Category
Family and personal life
Science and technology
Communications
Education
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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