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Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an original travel journal/diary annotated by Aileen Harmon pertaining to a 1933 ski trip to Skoki Lodge. File also includes two complete, typed copies of text from original 1933 account [one accompanied by typed letter to "Kathryn", likely Catharine Robb Whyte], and one incomplete…
Date Range
1933
[ca. 1981 - ca. 1990]
Reference Code
M287 / I / 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Diary
Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M287 / V262
Series
M287 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M287
Accession Number
2016.8596
Reference Code
M287 / I / 8
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Diary
Responsibility
Produced by Aileen Harmon
Date Range
1933
[ca. 1981 - ca. 1990]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of an original travel journal/diary annotated by Aileen Harmon pertaining to a 1933 ski trip to Skoki Lodge. File also includes two complete, typed copies of text from original 1933 account [one accompanied by typed letter to "Kathryn", likely Catharine Robb Whyte], and one incomplete typed copy.
Notes
One copy of journal contents annotated
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Harmon, Aileen
Subject Access
Skiing
Travel
Mountains
Skoki Lodge
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Lake Louise
Language
English
Creator
Aileen Harmon
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title provided prior to processing
Processing Status
Processed
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1952, 1967 - 1990 race photographs

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Part Of
Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 41 photographs pertaining to Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race ski events held between 1967 and 1990, as well as a separate ski event in 1952. Photographs depict Fred Wonnacot, Evelynne Crosbi [sic], Mike and Bonnie Wiegele, Catharine Whyte [in 1967 ski race], Karl and Kathy Jost, Rob …
Date Range
1952
1967
1971 - 1975
1979
1982
1985
1986
1990
Reference Code
V783 / I / PA - 1 to 41
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M559 / V783
Series
V783 / I : 1952 - 1990
Sous-Fonds
V783
Accession Number
2018.8688
Reference Code
V783 / I / PA - 1 to 41
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Bruno Engler
Date Range
1952
1967
1971 - 1975
1979
1982
1985
1986
1990
Physical Description
41 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 41 photographs pertaining to Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race ski events held between 1967 and 1990, as well as a separate ski event in 1952. Photographs depict Fred Wonnacot, Evelynne Crosbi [sic], Mike and Bonnie Wiegele, Catharine Whyte [in 1967 ski race], Karl and Kathy Jost, Rob Crosby, Klara Hueser, Eddie Hunter, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hanley, Roy Andersen and others. Photograph V783/I/PA-33 was published in the Crag and Canyon, 1990.
Notes
Some items stamped on reverse giving photo credit to Bruno Engler.
Most photographs annotated
Photographs were separated from textual content in folders from corresponding years, stored under M559.
Name Access
Hunter, Eddie
Whyte, Catharine
Wonnacot, Fred
Crosby, Evelynne
Wiegele, Mike
Mann, Jack
Jost, Karl
Cullen, Malcolm
Jost, Kathy
Crosby, Rob
Pristov, John
Hueser, Klara
House, Eleanore
Kunelius, Eleanor
Hanley, Joe
McGavin, Flo
Wilson, Priscilla
Fruchtman, Eva
Andersen, Roy
Godwin, Nell
Kent, Betty
Wiegele, Bonnie
Subject Access
Race
Skiing
Memorial
Sports
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Agnes Alexis Twoyoungmen, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
[Agnes Alexis Twoyoungmen, Stoney Nakoda]*
Date Range
1936
Reference Code
V683 / III / C / NA - 1579C
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V683 / III / C / NA - 1579C
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1936
Physical Description
Negative: b&w 35mm negative
Scope & Content
[Agnes Alexis Twoyoungmen, Stoney Nakoda]*
Notes
Note: It is believed that the handwritten information on the back of the contact sheets was written by former archival staff in the initial phases of processing the photographs of Peter and Catharine Whyte. There is no list of titles attached to the individual images. Any descriptive information or identification of people has been provided by research done through the Recognizing Relations project
Name Access
Twoyoungmen, Agnes Alexis
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Whyte, Peter and Catharine
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Processing Status
Processed
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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Agnes Kaquitts (pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) in regalia.
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V683 / III / C / NA - 1599B
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V683 / III / C / NA - 1599B
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
Negative: b&w 35mm negative
Scope & Content
Item consists of Agnes Kaquitts (pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) in regalia.
Notes
Note: It is believed that the handwritten information on the back of the contact sheets was written by former archival staff in the initial phases of processing the photographs of Peter and Catharine Whyte. There is no list of titles attached to the individual images. Any descriptive information or identification of people has been provided by research done through the Recognizing Relations project
Name Access
Kaquitts, Agnes
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Recognizing Relations Collection
Regalia
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Whyte, Peter and Catharine
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of close-up photograph of Agnes Kaquitts (sometimes pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney speakers).
Date Range
ca. 1945
Reference Code
V683 / III / B / NS - 1630
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V683 / III / B / NS - 1630
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
ca. 1945
Physical Description
Transparency; colour
Scope & Content
Item consists of close-up photograph of Agnes Kaquitts (sometimes pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney speakers).
Notes
Note: It is believed that the handwritten information on the back of the contact sheets was written by former archival staff in the initial phases of processing the photographs of Peter and Catharine Whyte. There is no list of titles attached to the individual images. Any descriptive information or identification of people has been provided by research done through the Recognizing Relations project
Name Access
Kaquitts, Agnes
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Recognizing Relations Collection
Stoney Nakoda
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Whyte, Peter and Catharine
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of close-up photograph of Agnes Kaquitts (sometimes pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers).
Date Range
1935
Reference Code
V683 / III / C / NA - 1559B
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V683 / III / C / NA - 1559B
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1935
Physical Description
Colour
Scope & Content
Item consists of close-up photograph of Agnes Kaquitts (sometimes pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers).
Notes
Note: It is believed that the handwritten information on the back of the contact sheets was written by former archival staff in the initial phases of processing the photographs of Peter and Catharine Whyte. There is no list of titles attached to the individual images. Any descriptive information or identification of people has been provided by research done through the Recognizing Relations
Name Access
Kaquitts, Agnes
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Regalia
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 89a
Creator
Whyte, Peter and Catharine
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives.
Processing Status
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[Airplane on Bow River]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Date Range
1929
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  3 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D / 6 : Other activities and interests
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
1photograph: b&w negative ; 15.2 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Notes
Annotated George Noble processing envelope indicates this is Fred McCall's landing of the Stinson Detrioter on the Bow River in January 1929
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
McCall, Fred
Subject Access
Banff
Airplane
Airplanes
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow River
Related Material
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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[Airplane on Bow River]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Date Range
1929
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 65
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D / 6 : Other activities and interests
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 65
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
1photograph: b&w negative ; 15.2 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Notes
Annotated envelope with LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66 indicates this is Fred McCall's landing of the Stinson Detrioter on the Bow River in January 1929
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
McCall, Fred
Subject Access
Banff
Airplane
Airplanes
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow River
Related Material
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Alberta provincial trap shooting tournament

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph depicting winners of the Alberta Provincial Trap Shooting Tournament in 1934. Individuals in photograph include Norman Luxton, K.N. Leach, A.W. Scott, W.J. Muirhead and H.A. Simpson.
Date Range
1934
Reference Code
LUX / I / D2 / 19 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D2 : Recreation
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D2 / 19 (O.S.)
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1934
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print on paper ; 31 x 38 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph depicting winners of the Alberta Provincial Trap Shooting Tournament in 1934. Individuals in photograph include Norman Luxton, K.N. Leach, A.W. Scott, W.J. Muirhead and H.A. Simpson.
Notes
Photograph attached to paper backing, with names and competition rankings written below photograph
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Recreation
Sports
Hunting
Shooting
Competition
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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American art, education and culture

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E.…
Date Range
[1900-1905]
1929
1930
1937
1955
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 49
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 49
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1900-1905]
1929
1930
1937
1955
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (5 items ; 15 x 30.5 cm and smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery in California; "This is the Place Monument" in Salt Lake City; and various community events and a state fair in Minot, North Dakota.
Notes
Handbook is signed "N.K. Luxton" inside front cover
Name Access
Mulvaney, John
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Community events
Art
Artist
Painting
Tourism
History
Education
Airplane
Geographic Access
United States of America
New Jersey
Connecticut
Stamford
California
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Two items placed in mylar due to staining, creasing and fragile material
Category
Arts
Education
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Animals and wildlife, Red Cathcart, other family friends personal photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs sent to Norman Luxton from various friends, including "Red" [Cathcart?], Eugene LaPorte, Woodworth and Theodora Campbell, the Green family, and Ernest Maunder. Content pertains to Red [Cathcart's?] work transporting oil to mines, and views from his travels in British Co…
Date Range
1933
[1935-1950]
1936
1943
1945
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 354 to 431
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 : Photography
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 354 to 431
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1933
[1935-1950]
1936
1943
1945
Physical Description
77 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 14.5 x 8.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs sent to Norman Luxton from various friends, including "Red" [Cathcart?], Eugene LaPorte, Woodworth and Theodora Campbell, the Green family, and Ernest Maunder. Content pertains to Red [Cathcart's?] work transporting oil to mines, and views from his travels in British Columbia and Camp Debert in Nova Scotia; Eugene LaPorte fishing near Lake Ontario; Indigenous communities in Panama [sent by Mr. and Mrs. Campbell]; photos of the Green family [names missing]; photos from a community and nearby forested areas [location and source unknown] with detailed notes on back of related personal memories; Ernest Maunder's model boat hobby; "Dorothy" feeding geese in February 1954 in Inglewood [region in Calgary?]; and photographs of various wildlife by J.H. [Jack?] Munroe.
Notes
Some photographs have annotations on back. Items LUX/I/E4/PA-389 and 397 also have directions and illustrations of property layouts
Name Access
Cathcart, John George (Red)
Luxton, Norman
Campbell, Woodworth
Campbell, Theodora
LaPorte, Eugene
Maunder, Ernest
Subject Access
Artist
Boats
Transportation
Travel
Sports
Hunting
Oil
Natural resources
Model boats
Mines and mineral resources
Immigration and homesteading
Indigenous Peoples
Industry
Recreation
Family and personal life
Cabins and shelters
Animals
Birds
Dogs
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Alberta
Calgary
Inglewood
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Central America
Panama
Ontario
Lake Ontario
Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar and archival envelopes
Related Material
LUX/I/E4/PA-363 related to photographs LUX/I/E4/PA-224 to 285
LUX/I/E4/PA-364 to 374 related to photographs LUX/I/E4/PA-305 to 360 [some of photos in files are duplicates]
LUX/I/E4/PA-399 to 413 related to photographs LUX/I/E4/PA-72 to 114
Category
Arts
Cultural pluralism
First nations
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Assorted entertainment, business cards, advertisements

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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
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Assorted Portraits and Photographs

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 37 prints (36 b&w and 1 colour), and 1 paper clipping. Consists mostly of portrait images of various individuals, some artists and manufacturers, including one of young Peter and Catharine Whyte which has been reproduced by the Whyte Museum (PA - 112). Most images in this file are …
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1935]
1938
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1950]
1974
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 88 to 122
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  3 images  
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / II / C / 5 : Professional Photography
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 88 to 122
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1935]
1938
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1950]
1974
Physical Description
37 Photographs: prints; b&w and colour. 1 paper clipping.
Scope & Content
File consists of 37 prints (36 b&w and 1 colour), and 1 paper clipping. Consists mostly of portrait images of various individuals, some artists and manufacturers, including one of young Peter and Catharine Whyte which has been reproduced by the Whyte Museum (PA - 112). Most images in this file are annotated by Nicholas Morant.
Notes
One of images produced by Jim Wallace, 1974.
Storage Range
In file box V500 /II / C / 5 / PA - 1 to V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 325
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Photographic prints in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Photographic prints in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Conservation
Prints and other items with ink or other risky materials attached need to be stored in mylar to protect adjacent prints. File must be stored in appropriate conditions with other prints.
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 colour print photographs pertaining to a ski trip in Austria in 1972. Includes Catharine Robb Whyte, David Zweifel, and Marilyn Zweifel in Obergurgl.
Date Range
1972
Reference Code
V796 / I / PA - 1 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M571 / V796 / S58
Series
V796 / I : Catharine Robb Whyte
Sous-Fonds
V796
Accession Number
2019.02
Reference Code
V796 / I / PA - 1 to 6
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1972
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. prints; 9 x 9 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds-level entry M571 / V796 / S58
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 colour print photographs pertaining to a ski trip in Austria in 1972. Includes Catharine Robb Whyte, David Zweifel, and Marilyn Zweifel in Obergurgl.
Name Access
Zweifel, David
Zweifel, Marilyn
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Skiing
Travel
Sports
Geographic Access
Austria
Obergurgl
Language
English
Conservation
Photographs have been removed from clear Ziploc bag and stored in file folder.
Creator
David Zweifel
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
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 Eleanor Luxton's personal album which contains 195 black and white prints pasted in, most spreads are captioned. Content pertains to family and school photographs, events and travels between 1921 and 1925, in addition to potentional childhood photographs as well. Locations include …
Date Range
1921 - 1925
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PD / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Album
Print
  1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / E : Travel and home records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PD / 1
GMD
Photograph
Album
Print
Date Range
1921 - 1925
Physical Description
Photograph Album: 1 image from album (195 b&w prints)
Scope & Content
File consists of Eleanor Luxton's personal album which contains 195 black and white prints pasted in, most spreads are captioned. Content pertains to family and school photographs, events and travels between 1921 and 1925, in addition to potentional childhood photographs as well. Locations include Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho, Marble Canyon, Takakkaw Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Summit Lake, Victoria, Vancouver, Yoho Valley Bungalow Camp and Radium Hot Springs. Events include the opening of the Banff-Wintermere Highway at Kootenay Crossing in 1921, a dog derby on frozen Lake Minnewanka, Banff Indian Days, Banff Winter Carnival. Subjects include unidentified and identified people including Norman Luxton, Georgina Luxton, Enos Hunter, Ben Kaquitts, Hector Crawler, John Englishman, Mrs. Wood, Edmée, Mrs Mitt and Miss Maemillan. Album cover is leather with burned annotation "Snap Shots" with paint and cloth leaf detailing. The album i sbound by a cord with leather tassels.
Notes
File consists of several loose photographs. Some photographs are detaching from the paper.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Englishman, John
Kaquitts, Tom
Crawler, Hector
Hunter, Enos
Subject Access
Chateau Lake Louise
Banff Indian Days
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff
Banff Gun Club
Banff National Park
Bighorn Sheep
Cave and Basin
Community events
Dogs
Family and personal life
Indigenous Peoples
Parades
Takakkaw Falls
Twin Falls Chalet
Winter Carnival
Yoho Valley Bungalow Camp
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Victoria
Victoria Glacier
Vancouver
Butchart Gardens
Lake Louise
Lake Minnewanka
Radium
Yoho National Park
Marble Canyon
Language
English
Creator
Luxton, Eleanor
Title Source
Title given by Archivist based on contents of album
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Banff and area businesses, townsite, scenic views

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs pertaining to businesses, tourist attractions and natural views in and around Banff. Includes images of backcountry camps in Banff National Park; the Bow River Boat House; Beaver Lodge and Bampton Cottage [both located on Beaver Street in Banff]; fires at Breton Hall Ho…
Date Range
[ca.1890-1900]
[1896-1898]
1904-1905
[ca.1910-1920]
1912
1914
[ca.1930-1935]
1933
1941
[ca.1950-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 133 to 182
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Professional and Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 133 to 182
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
PA-182 produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
[ca.1890-1900]
[1896-1898]
1904-1905
[ca.1910-1920]
1912
1914
[ca.1930-1935]
1933
1941
[ca.1950-1960]
Physical Description
50 photographs ; b&w prints ; 25 x 20.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs pertaining to businesses, tourist attractions and natural views in and around Banff. Includes images of backcountry camps in Banff National Park; the Bow River Boat House; Beaver Lodge and Bampton Cottage [both located on Beaver Street in Banff]; fires at Breton Hall Hotel and Banff Springs Hotel; the Park Museum and Information Bureau; early views of Banff Springs Hotel [1904]; Vermillion River Bungalow Camp and the Lake Louise Chalet; Paddy J. Nolan’s home [built by Norman Luxton]; a postcard print titled “Starved Bachelors Retreat Banff Alberta"; swimming at the Cave and Basin[?] and Banff Upper Hot Springs; the Crag and Canyon office [ca.1905]; Skoki Lodge; and the office of photographers Wilson and Fear [1896-1898].
Notes
Photographs LUX/I/D6c/PA-181 and 182 [depicting Wilson and Fear storefront] are copies of the same image but annotated with different dates [ca.1896 and ca.1898]. Based on context and dating of related images in Whyte Museum archives, actual image date may be closer to [ca.1894].
Material Details
LUX/I/D6c/PA-173 has three red sun-shaped stickers attached to back left corner, red ribbon attached to back right corner
Name Access
Wilson, John
Fear, George
Fear, William (Bill)
Nolan, Paddy J.
Luxton, Norman
Smyth, S. A.
Subject Access
Bow River Boat House
Pack trips
Horses
Teepees
Boats
Property
Land use
Hotels
Fire
Banff Springs Hotel
Photography
Businesses
Tourism
Hot Springs
Leisure
Mountain
Newspaper
Organizations
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Vermilion Lakes
Lake Louise
Bow River
Sulphur Mountain
Cave and Basin
Language
English
Related Material
Items LUX/I/D6c/PA-163 to 168 have duplicate negative copies processed as LUX/I/D6c/NA-41 to 46
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Banff and area landscapes, natural views

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 42 photographs pertaining to landscape views, wildlife, and hiking and horseback riding trips within Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Includes images of Goat Cave, trips through Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, the Banff animal paddock, CPR trains travelling through …
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
1921
1923
ca.1930-1940]
1940
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 91 to 132
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 91 to 132
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Item LUX/I/D6c/PA-129 produced by A.S. Williams
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
1921
1923
ca.1930-1940]
1940
Physical Description
42 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 42 photographs pertaining to landscape views, wildlife, and hiking and horseback riding trips within Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Includes images of Goat Cave, trips through Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, the Banff animal paddock, CPR trains travelling through the Canadian Rockies, and hoodoo rock formations. One photograph depicts unidentified riders on horseback during winter, annotated “Carnival 1923” [Banff Winter Carnival?]
Notes
Two individuals in photos identified by their titles and last names [“Mrs. Hutchings” and “Mr. Edwards”], but first names not confirmed
Items PA-108 to 119 in file consist of 6 unique images and one duplicate of each image [12 photographs total]
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Wildlife
Animals
Horses
Horseback riding
Hiking
Landscapes
Trains
Canadian Pacific Railway
Animal Paddock
Banff Winter Carnival
Mountain Goat
Geological formation
Geology
Elk
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff
Johnston Canyon
Marble Canyon
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff and area photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of b&w photograph negatives of unidentified people interacting with black bears in Banff, exteriors of the Indian Trading Post, view from Mount Norquay Lookout, a canyon, and winter scenes.
Date Range
[1940-1962]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 18 to NA - 31
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  14 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 / D / 6 : Other activities and interests
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 18 to NA - 31
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[1940-1962]
Physical Description
14 photographs: b&w negatives; 9.5 x 6 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of b&w photograph negatives of unidentified people interacting with black bears in Banff, exteriors of the Indian Trading Post, view from Mount Norquay Lookout, a canyon, and winter scenes.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Bears
Bear
Black Bears
Winter
Dogs
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Banff and area scenic views, King Edward Hotel

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 14 b&w photograph prints [loose and on matboard]. Content pertains to local views near Banff, including Georgina Luxton riding in a carriage along Tunnel Mountain Trail, a hunting trip north of Banff with guide George Harrison[?], the King Edward Hotel building exterior and surroun…
Date Range
1904-1905
1910
[ca.1910-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 220 to 233
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Professional and Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 220 to 233
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Items LUX/I/D6c/PA-232 and 233 produced by Norman Luxton
Date Range
1904-1905
1910
[ca.1910-1920]
Physical Description
10 photographs : b&w ; 29.5 x 18 cm or smaller -- 4 photographs : b&w prints on matboard ; 35.5 x 14 cm and 25 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 14 b&w photograph prints [loose and on matboard]. Content pertains to local views near Banff, including Georgina Luxton riding in a carriage along Tunnel Mountain Trail, a hunting trip north of Banff with guide George Harrison[?], the King Edward Hotel building exterior and surrounding property [1904-1910] and an event hosted in the hotel, and panoramic views of Banff and a waterfront area [Lake Minnewanka?] taken by Norman Luxton.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Harrison, George
Subject Access
Landscapes
Horses
Horseback riding
Sports
Recreation
Hunting
Family and personal life
Businesses
Hotels
Construction
Communities
Land use
Townsite development
Mountains
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Minnewanka
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items stored in three file folders: PA-220 to 222 [Tunnel Mountain Trail and hunting trip]; PA-223 to 231 [King Edward Hotel]; and PA-232 to 233 [Banff & area panoramas]
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Banff and Canmore Miscellaneous

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 90 colour photographs, 15 x 10 cm and 12.5 x 9 cm. File pertains to photographs taken by Dorothy Wardle of places, events, and scenery around Banff and Canmore. For Banff, file documents winter and fall scenery (mountains like Rundle and Cascade, the Bow River, Banff Avenue), wildl…
Date Range
1993-1999
1993
1994
1995
1996
1999
Reference Code
V75 / II / PA - 138 to 228
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph print
Private record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
V75 / II : Dorothy Wardle, 1972-2001
Sous-Fonds
V75
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
V75 / II / PA - 138 to 228
GMD
Photograph print
Private record
Date Range
1993-1999
1993
1994
1995
1996
1999
Physical Description
90 photographs : col. ; 15 x 10 cm and 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 90 colour photographs, 15 x 10 cm and 12.5 x 9 cm. File pertains to photographs taken by Dorothy Wardle of places, events, and scenery around Banff and Canmore. For Banff, file documents winter and fall scenery (mountains like Rundle and Cascade, the Bow River, Banff Avenue), wildlife (elk and a bear), war memorial, Warren house, Baine house, Louis Trono concert in the park in 1995, and the Old Banff Cemetery. For Canmore, file documents the Highland Games in 1994, winter activities (ice sculptures, dog sled races at the Nordic Centre), St. Michael's Place, and a photograph of the valley. File also documents the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the cabins (Bill Peyto, Jack Sinclair, and Mather Family) located on the museum's property.
Notes
Old Banff Cemetery photographs include the headstones of: Wardle family, Stephen family, Mary Schaffer Warren, J. Murray Gibbon, and Peter Whyte and Catharine Robb Whyte.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Whyte, Peter
Whyte, Catharine
Schaffer, Mary
Gibbon, John Murray
Subject Access
Mountain
Scenery
Wildlife
War Memorial
Highland Games
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Cabins
Bow River Bridge
Old Banff Cemetery
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Canmore
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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