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Luxton family fonds

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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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Banff Indian Days operations

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to operations, including: pass, patron and subscription lists; letters, reports and notes; newspaper clipping; draft letter to the Board of Trade, outlines Luxton's suggestions for Indian Days.
Date Range
1916
1922
1938
1939
1940
1950
[1952]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
I.D.3. Personal and professional : Organizations
Sous-Fonds
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 4
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1916
1922
1938
1939
1940
1950
[1952]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records : 16 texts ; 21.3cm x 35.3cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to operations, including: pass, patron and subscription lists; letters, reports and notes; newspaper clipping; draft letter to the Board of Trade, outlines Luxton's suggestions for Indian Days.
Notes
Original drawing in newspaper clipping LUX / I / D3a / 4 / 9 may be found as LUX / I / D3 / 02
Name Access
Eaton, Earle Hooker
Brewster, Jim
Luxton, Norman
Twoyoungmen, Jacob
Bearspaw, David
Powderface, Johnny
Rollinmud, Isaac
Rider, Jonas
Jimmy John, Moses
Hunter, Judas
Round, William E. (Bill), Sr.
Crawler, George
Brigham, Edward M., Jr.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Homestead Hotel
Union Milk Company Limited
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Dave White and Sons Ltd.
Lux Theatre
Dominion Cafe
Hudson's Bay Company
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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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
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Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel and correspondence scrapbook [Spain, Greece, Egypt, Ireland, Hawaii, England]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook containing photograph prints, postcard prints, newspaper clippings, and two typed pages pertaining to John McDougall and the "Indian Uprising" in Alberta in 1880, and Marion Carson. Visual content pertains to various members and friends of the Luxton family attending …
Date Range
1954
1959 - 1962
1967
1968
1970
Reference Code
LUX / II / C / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Scrapbook
Photograph
Photograph print
Newspaper clipping
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C / 1
GMD
Postcard
Scrapbook
Photograph
Photograph print
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1954
1959 - 1962
1967
1968
1970
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (59 b&w and col. prints ; 16.5 x 21.5 cm or smaller -- 3 newspaper clippings - 2 textual records)
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook containing photograph prints, postcard prints, newspaper clippings, and two typed pages pertaining to John McDougall and the "Indian Uprising" in Alberta in 1880, and Marion Carson. Visual content pertains to various members and friends of the Luxton family attending domestic and international trips between 1954 and 1970, including trips to Victoria, B.C., Hawaii, Italy, Egypt, Hong Kong, Japan, Ireland, India, Greece and England.
Notes
Some items are heavily annotated on back, some dates and locations provided on pages of scrapbook
Many items loose in scrapbook
Name Access
McLean, Nell
McDougall, George
Mitchell, Frank
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Buildings
Events
Animals
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
United States of America
Hawaii
Italy
Rome
Egypt
Cairo
Spain
Greece
Athens
Ireland
Killarney
England
London
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Handle with caution as some items are stored loose in album and may fall out
Item has been secured with unbleached cotton string to keep contents together
Pages have been interleaved to protect photographs from other materials
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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Eleanor Luxton early childhood and family album

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album containing 54 photograph prints and 2 newspaper clippings pertaining to Norman Luxton winning a turkey shooting contest [ca. 1940] and an Old Timers Association event attended by Eleanor Luxton in Calgary in 1964. Photographs pertain to Eleanor Luxton as a baby…
Date Range
[ca. 1904]
[1907 or 1908]
1908
[ca. 1910 - ca. 1912]
[ca. 1917 - ca. 1920]
[ca. 1940]
1964
Reference Code
LUX / II / C / PD - 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Newspaper clipping
Textual record
Scrapbook
  59 images     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C / PD - 3
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Newspaper clipping
Textual record
Scrapbook
Date Range
[ca. 1904]
[1907 or 1908]
1908
[ca. 1910 - ca. 1912]
[ca. 1917 - ca. 1920]
[ca. 1940]
1964
Physical Description
1 album (54 b&w prints ; 9 x 14 cm or smaller -- 2 newspaper clippings)
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album containing 54 photograph prints and 2 newspaper clippings pertaining to Norman Luxton winning a turkey shooting contest [ca. 1940] and an Old Timers Association event attended by Eleanor Luxton in Calgary in 1964. Photographs pertain to Eleanor Luxton as a baby and young child with her parents, posing with chickens and a turkey on a farm, with other small children [unidentified] and standing by the Bow River; portrait photographs of Eleanor as a young girl [roughly ages 5 to 12 years old]; a wedding celebration [possibly that of Norman and Georgina Luxton in 1904]; and images of a pregnant woman and a man on a farm [likely Georgina Luxton and possibly her father, David McDougall, ca. 1908]
Notes
One photograph of Eleanor Luxton as a young child, posing alone and smiling in a dark dress, was moved to its current location from album LUX / III / A3 / PD - 2.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
McDougall, David
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
Subject Access
Animals
Children
Birds
Farmland
Property
Community events
Family and personal life
Dogs
Weddings
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Bow River
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been interleaved with acid-free paper to protect photographs
Loose images have been placed in mylar
Item secured with unbleached string to prevent loose items from falling out
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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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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Commercial Leases - Block 1, Lot 20

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of copies of commercial leases for Eleanor Luxton's Banff property Block 1, Lot 20. Includes one folder of notes and photographs compiled by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to the addition of a new roof at 203 Caribou Street in Banff.
Date Range
1977-1990
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 83 to 85
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Plan
Photograph
Print
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 / 83 to 85
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Plan
Photograph
Print
Other Title Info
Title based on contents of file
Date Range
1977-1990
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records -- 21 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Files consist of copies of commercial leases for Eleanor Luxton's Banff property Block 1, Lot 20. Includes one folder of notes and photographs compiled by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to the addition of a new roof at 203 Caribou Street in Banff.
Notes
One illustrated layout plan and three-dimensional drawing depicting the front of the Magpie and Stump restaurant in Banff was removed from folder LUX/II/D/85. Item has been moved to oversize storage, with reference number LUX/II/D/220.
Subject Access
Property
Leases
Construction
Businesses
Labour
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Labour
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Reference file - scanned images

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of scanned copies of collected photographs and newspaper articles pertaining to Eleanor Luxton, her friends and family.
Date Range
[ca.1890-1995]
Reference Code
LUX / II / E - reference file
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
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 - reference file
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1890-1995]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of scanned materials
Scope & Content
File consists of scanned copies of collected photographs and newspaper articles pertaining to Eleanor Luxton, her friends and family.
Storage Range
Stored in box LUX / II / E / PA - 916 to 1083
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Genealogy
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Newspaper clippings local news and history

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one page of song lyrics and 18 newspaper clippings published by the Calgary Herald, the Winnipeg Free Press and The Albertan [mostly 1961 and 1962]. Content pertains to the history of the Bow Valley and Calgary from the late 19th century and onwards; biographies for famous locals i…
Date Range
1938
[ca. 1960]
1961
1962
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / E : Travel and home records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / 6
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Items published by the Calgary Herald, Winnipeg Free Press, and The Albertan
Date Range
1938
[ca. 1960]
1961
1962
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one page of song lyrics and 18 newspaper clippings published by the Calgary Herald, the Winnipeg Free Press and The Albertan [mostly 1961 and 1962]. Content pertains to the history of the Bow Valley and Calgary from the late 19th century and onwards; biographies for famous locals including John, George, and David McDougall, May Ross, Dr. R.G. Brett and others; wedding anniversaries, birthday announcements and obituary articles for friends of the Luxton family; the sale of Norman Luxton's gift shop in Banff; McDougall Day and the Calgary Stampede; the 75th anniversary of the Bank of Montreal; Chief Walking Buffalo; and other miscellaneous news.
Name Access
McDougall, David
McDougall, George
McDougall, John
McDougall, Annie
Chief Walking Buffalo
Brett, Robert G.
Shiels, Bob
Burns, Pat
Ross, May
Drummond, Thomas Howard
Collicutt, Frank
Collicutt, Maggie
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Parlby, Irene
McKay, Grant
Subject Access
Anniversary
Biography
Businesses
Calgary Herald
Commerce and industry
Community events
Community life
Events
Family and personal life
Genealogy
History
Hudson's Bay Company
Immigration and homesteading
Calgary Stampede
Music
Obituary
Politics and government
Travel
Winnipeg Free Press
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff National Park
Banff
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Metal paperclip has been removed from two items
Category
Commerce and industry
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected news articles

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected newspaper clippings and volumes published between 1907 and 1956. Content includes an early edition of the Crag and Canyon [August 24, 1907]; a scanned copy of a 1949 article from the New York Times discussing inflation rates between 1834 and 1949 [annotated]; a summer 195…
Date Range
1907
[1945-1952]
1956
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 51
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 51
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1907
[1945-1952]
1956
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of collected newspaper clippings and volumes published between 1907 and 1956. Content includes an early edition of the Crag and Canyon [August 24, 1907]; a scanned copy of a 1949 article from the New York Times discussing inflation rates between 1834 and 1949 [annotated]; a summer 1956 issue of "The Calgarian" signed on the cover by "Bessie L.[?] MacKay"; a loose article describing stretches and home exercises; and a four-page article from "Mining World" by Donald MacDonald discussing the construction of a coastal highway to Alaska.
Notes
New York Times scanned article has rough pencil sketch [possibly building layout?] on back side and math equations written on front in pencil
Name Access
MacKay, Bessie
MacDonald, Don
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Community life
Commerce and industry
Commercial products
Journalism
Newspaper
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Environment
Landscapes
Finances
Exploration
Construction
Travel
Transportation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
United States of America
Alaska
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Assorted entertainment, business cards, advertisements

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54783
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising…
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 52
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 52
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Postcard illustration produced by L.H. Larsen
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising La Ronde Revolving Restaurant in Edmonton; a copy of "Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" by Esso Imperial Service containing an article about Banff National Park [pages 2-3]; a Laura Secord advertisement and info booklet, "The History of Our Flag"; a partial pack of blank score cards titled Auction Bridge; a page titled "Rules for the Game of Five Hundred"; a newspaper clipping with comics on both sides; and a large [23 x 15 cm] postcard with illustration titled "What Would You Have Done?" [see notes].
Notes
NOTE: Large postcard "What Would You Have Done?" contains outdated and potentially offensive language which is reflective of the time period in which it was produced.
"Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" publication has mailing stamp on back addressed to Norman Luxton.
"Rules for the Game of Five Hundred" card annotated in pencil
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Businesses
History
Entertainment
Hotel
Travel
Tourism
Sports
Skiing
Recreation
Finances
Commerce
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

David Nawash McDougall portrait

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts David (Nawash) McDougall, ca.1910-1920. Portrait is signed "D M.Dougall" in black ink
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 1
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 27.5 x 34 cm
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts David (Nawash) McDougall, ca.1910-1920. Portrait is signed "D M.Dougall" in black ink
Material Details
Striped dark wooden frame, glass front, dark brown construction paper back
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Portrait
Family and personal life
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

David Nawash McDougall portrait

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55525
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts portrait of David Nawash McDougall, ca.1900-1910.
Date Range
[ca.1900-1910]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 11
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 11
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Date Range
[ca.1900-1910]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 16.5 x 24 cm
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts portrait of David Nawash McDougall, ca.1900-1910.
Material Details
Dark brown wooden frame with thin gold-painted border, missing glass front. Light beige paper backing
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Photography
Portrait
Language
N/A
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Celebrating incorporation of Alberta as a province, Edmonton

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts large crowds and several individuals on a raised stage, during celebrations in Edmonton marking the incorporation of Alberta as a Canadian province, September 1, 1905.
Date Range
1905
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 12
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 12
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Date Range
1905
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 33 x 28 cm
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts large crowds and several individuals on a raised stage, during celebrations in Edmonton marking the incorporation of Alberta as a Canadian province, September 1, 1905.
Material Details
Photograph is in dark brown wooden frame with brown paper backing and metal hanging wire attached to back.
Subject Access
History
Government
Events
Public events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Language
English
Category
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Five men sitting together

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts five men sitting together on benches in front of a fenced-in grassy area. A castle or large stone building is visible in the background. Last names and countries of origins for men in photograph are listed below the image: Davies (Canada); Laurier (Canada); Gladstone (England); R…
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 13
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 13
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 42 x 35 cm
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts five men sitting together on benches in front of a fenced-in grassy area. A castle or large stone building is visible in the background. Last names and countries of origins for men in photograph are listed below the image: Davies (Canada); Laurier (Canada); Gladstone (England); Reid (N.S.W. [New South Wales?]); Sidden[?] (New Zealand).
Material Details
Wooden frame painted silver/gold, with interior and exterior dotted border design. Wooden backing in two pieces, with metal hanging wire attached
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
Landscapes
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Five men, including John and David McDougall and J.J. McHugh

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts five men standing together in a gravel-covered area, ca.1900-1917. Men are identified as John McDougall, David (Nawash) McDougall, J.J. McHugh, (Fred?) King and "Ramsy" (possibly Charles Ramsey McGregor).
Date Range
[ca.1900-1917]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 14
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 14
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Date Range
[ca.1900-1917]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 35.5 x 31 cm
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts five men standing together in a gravel-covered area, ca.1900-1917. Men are identified as John McDougall, David (Nawash) McDougall, J.J. McHugh, (Fred?) King and "Ramsy" (possibly Charles Ramsey McGregor).
Material Details
Wooden picture frame with subtle vine pattern around border, painted gold. Brown paper backing with striped pattern. Metal hanging wire attached to back. Sticker on back of frame reads "T. EATON CO CANADA PICTURE DEPARTMENT 6107"
Name Access
McDougall, David
McDougall, John
McHugh, John Joseph
King, Fred
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Photography
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Stony Chiefs Stampede 1912

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts approximately 60 Indigenous men on horses dressed in traditional regalia, including Stoney Nakoda chiefs, gathered at the Calgary Stampede in 1912.
Date Range
1912
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 15
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 15
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Date Range
1912
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 43 x 11.5 cm
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts approximately 60 Indigenous men on horses dressed in traditional regalia, including Stoney Nakoda chiefs, gathered at the Calgary Stampede in 1912.
Notes
Text on back of frame reads: "Stony[sic] Chiefs Stampede 1912"
Material Details
Photograph is in simple black wooden frame with plain beige paper backing and metal hanging wire attached.
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Cultural pluralism
Horses
Events
Public events
Calgary Stampede
Regalia
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Cultural pluralism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Portrait, unidentified young woman

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Framed photograph depicts a portrait of an unidentified young woman, ca.1880-1900.
Date Range
[ca.1880-1900]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 17
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Framed print
Photograph
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 17
GMD
Framed print
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1880-1900]
Physical Description
1 framed photograph : b&w print ; 12.5 x 15 cm
Scope & Content
Framed photograph depicts a portrait of an unidentified young woman, ca.1880-1900.
Material Details
Photograph set in oval-shaped cutout with glass cover on front, beige textured paper on back with strips of red tape attached in circular design around photograph. Border/exterior frame missing - replaced with paper/tape folded around outer edges.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Portrait, unidentified woman

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Framed photograph depicts portrait of an unidentified woman, ca.1900-1920.
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 18
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 18
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Responsibility
Photograph produced by Harry Pollard (Calgary)
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 14.5 x 24 cm
Scope & Content
Framed photograph depicts portrait of an unidentified woman, ca.1900-1920.
Material Details
Photograph is in gold-painted wooden frame with beige paper backing and metal hanging wire attached to back. Front right of photograph has printed signature "Pollard Calgary Alta"
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Family portrait - unidentified

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Framed photograph depicts a group portrait of an unidentified family with 13 people, including 5 children. Family is posing near a large bench surrounded by gardens.
Date Range
[ca.1930-1950]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 19
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 19
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Date Range
[ca.1930-1950]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 20 x 25 cm
Scope & Content
Framed photograph depicts a group portrait of an unidentified family with 13 people, including 5 children. Family is posing near a large bench surrounded by gardens.
Material Details
Photograph is in dark brown, simple wooden frame with no glass front. Two metal loops attached to back for hanging, triangle-shaped metal stand attached to back with decorated metal clasp. Back of frame made of plain dark wood.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Children
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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