Search Results - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Luxton family fonds

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions588

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

4.Eleanor_Foundation.wmv

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions36

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of papers, photographs and sound recordings of Peter and Catharine Whyte and the papers and photographs of their respective families. Consists of three sous-fonds: V683, S37 and M36. M36 and S37 consists of three series. Series I: Peter and Catharine Whyte, Series II: Robb and Morse …

Date Range: 1856-1980

Reference Code: M36 / S37 / V683

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Drawing; Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Album; Ambrotype; Cased photograph; Daguerreotype; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Tintype; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Plan; Poster; Private record; Published record

1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Sous-Fonds: TBD

Accession Number: 3069 and various

Reference Code: M36 / S37 / V683

GMD: Drawing; Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Album; Ambrotype; Cased photograph; Daguerreotype; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Tintype; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Plan; Poster; Private record; Published record

Other Title Info: Also known as the Whyte family fonds

Date Range: 1856-1980

Physical Description: 25 m of textual records. -- ca.46,000 photographs : prints, albums, postcards, cased photographs, transparencies, negatives. -- 178 sound recordings : audio tape reels, audio tape cassettes. -- 6 motion pictures (and film strips)

History / Biographical: Peter and Catharine Whyte were artists, photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, philanthropists and cultural workers at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Peter Whyte, 1905-1966, was born at Banff in 1905 to pioneer merchant Dave White and Annie (Curren) White. He was an accomplished skier and ski jumper and one of the region's first native-born painters with an intimate knowledge of the mountains and was an active photographer from ca.1920 until the 1950s. Peter Whyte studied art at the Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles, 1923-1924, and at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Boston, 1925, where he met Catharine Robb. Catharine Robb Whyte, 1906-1979, was born in 1906 at Concord, Massachusetts and grew up amongst the wealth and creativity of the Robb and Morse families. She studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Boston, 1925-1929.; Following their marriage in 1930, the Whytes pursued a life of painting, photography, hiking, skiing and travelling. Their log home and studio in Banff became a focal point for their artist friends, Stoney Indians and local pioneers. Catharine shared Pete's involvement in skiing and hiking organizations and together they managed Skoki Lodge from 1932-1934. In following years, the Whytes travelled extensively. During the Second World War, Peter served in the reserve army, with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a photographer and, briefly, as an official war artist. Catharine continued to paint and maintain their home and, when possible, accompanied Pete to his military postings. In civilian life, Pete resumed his art career, explored new photographic techniques and sculpted.; Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the Whytes formulated plans for a foundation to preserve the art and history of the Canadian Rockies. Plans for a building to house an archives, public library and gallery were in preparation when Pete died in 1966. The Peter Whyte Foundation was named in his honour. Catharine immersed herself in the development of what is now the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, in the cultural community, painting, outdoor activity, travel and work with the Stoney First Nations. She became a more active photographer, recording her travels and outdoor pursuits. She served in an official capacity with numerous cultural and charitable organizations, was a patron to individuals studying art and music, and supported numerous causes relating to the Stoney First Nations. Catharine also supported causes related to multiculturalism, regional culture and recreation, and cancer research. Despite her modesty and often anonymous patronage of causes, Catharine was recognized with numerous awards and honours, including the Order of Canada in 1978. She died in Banff in 1979.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of papers, photographs and sound recordings of Peter and Catharine Whyte and the papers and photographs of their respective families. Consists of three sous-fonds: V683, S37 and M36. M36 and S37 consists of three series. Series I: Peter and Catharine Whyte, Series II: Robb and Morse families, Series III: White and Curren families. Within Series I, there are four Sub-series: Series: A. Catharine Robb Whyte papers; B. Peter Whyte papers; C. Peter and Catharine Whyte papers accessioned after 2017; D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings.

Name Access: Whyte, Peter; Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Arts; Communications; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; First nations; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline; sous-fonds, series and file description for textual; sub-series and group description for photographs; item description, subject/proper name index, and summaries for sound recordings; reference copies for sound recordings

Creator: Whyte, Peter; Whyte, Catharine

Category: Arts; Communications; Environment; 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

m36_s37_finding_aid.pdf

Read PDF Download PDF

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Banff townsite, road trip, Luxton family home, Indigenous families

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54975

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photograph prints pertaining to attractions in and near Banff including the Animal Paddock and golfing at Banff Springs; the Luxton family home and garden and a stray dog on the Luxton property; an unidentified Indigenous couple, two individuals and a family posing near teepees [po…

Date Range: [1905-1908]; [1915-1930]; [1935-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 127 to 172

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E4 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 127 to 172

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1905-1908]; [1915-1930]; [1935-1940]

Physical Description: 46 photographs : b&w prints; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photograph prints pertaining to attractions in and near Banff including the Animal Paddock and golfing at Banff Springs; the Luxton family home and garden and a stray dog on the Luxton property; an unidentified Indigenous couple, two individuals and a family posing near teepees [possibly members of the Stoney Nakoda tribe in Morley]; a road trip to Sinclair Canyon with Norman Luxton and friends; and various scenic views of Banff and surrounding area including Sundance Lodge.

Notes: Photographs are not dated - date ranges provided are estimates by Processing Archivist based on content and format of file contents

Name Access: Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animal Paddock; Animals; Dogs; Family and personal life; Landscapes; Land, settlement and immigration; Teepees; Townsite development; Travel; Camping; Public events; Communities; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Morley; Banff National Park

Language: English

Conservation: Items placed in mylar

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; First nations; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Byron Harmon photograph calendars

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54723

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 commercial miniature calendars with photographs [one printed directly onto calendar, 4 attached to backing]. Photographs on calendars are by Byron Harmon [one is not attributed, but likely by Harmon as well], and pertain to: an unnamed Indigenous couple [possibly Stoney Nakoda co…

Date Range: 1907; 1912

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Calendar; Textual record; Published record; Photograph; Photograph print

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 / 26

GMD: Calendar; Textual record; Published record; Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Photographs attributed to Byron Harmon

Date Range: 1907; 1912

Physical Description: 5 calendars (17.8 x 36.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 commercial miniature calendars with photographs [one printed directly onto calendar, 4 attached to backing]. Photographs on calendars are by Byron Harmon [one is not attributed, but likely by Harmon as well], and pertain to: an unnamed Indigenous couple [possibly Stoney Nakoda community members], a view of Maligne Lake, an unidentified mountain, 4 ice climbers at the peak of Mt. Habel, and Stoney hunter and Trapper Silas Abraham. Calendar depicting Silas Abraham, 1907, includes printed advertisement for Norman Luxton's trading and taxidermy businesses in Banff and Exshaw.

Name Access: Harmon, Byron; Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Advertising; Banff National Park; Landscapes; Mountain; Hotel; Indigenous Peoples; Businesses; Trapping; Tourism; Taxidermy

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Exshaw; Jasper National Park; Maligne Lake; Mount Habel

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items have been placed in mylar sheets

Category: Commerce and industry; First nations; Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

[Cascade mountain with tipis below and people on horses]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions49818

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of panorama photograph of Cascade mountain with tipis below and people on horses

Date Range: [ca. 1910s]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 10 / NA - 26

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

2 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / 1 / D : Personal and Professional

Sous-Fonds: LUX / 1 : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / 1 / D / 3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 10 / NA - 26

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca. 1910s]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : 1 b&w negative ; 31.6 x 9.6 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of panorama photograph of Cascade mountain with tipis below and people on horses

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; First nations

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park

Processing Status: Processed

Images

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Christmas holiday portraits

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55423

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two holiday portraits with text reading "A Merry Christmas Happy New Year". One photograph depicts an Indigenous man, and the second photograph depicts an Indigenous woman and three children. Individuals in photographs are not identified.

Date Range: [1890-1910]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 113 to 114

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / PA - 113 to 114

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Photographer unknown

Date Range: [1890-1910]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of two holiday portraits with text reading "A Merry Christmas Happy New Year". One photograph depicts an Indigenous man, and the second photograph depicts an Indigenous woman and three children. Individuals in photographs are not identified.

Subject Access: Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; Family and personal life; Children; Christmas; Holidays; Photography; Portrait

Access Restrictions: Visible mold damage - handle with nitrile gloves

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in separate folder from other materials to prevent cross-contamination of materials

Category: Family and personal life; First nations; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Duke of Connaught in Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55727

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting the Duke of Connaught dressed in Indigenous regalia. Photograph was taken on July 15, 1916, when the Duke was made a Chief of the Stoney Nakoda community, and published in the Crag and Canyon on July 22, 1916.

Date Range: 1916

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 277

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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 / PA - 277

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1916

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w print on paper ; 30.5 x 35.5 cm

History / Biographical: Prince Arthur (1850-1942), also known as the Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, was Queen Victoria's third son and the first member of the British Royal Family to become Governor General of Canada.

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting the Duke of Connaught dressed in Indigenous regalia. Photograph was taken on July 15, 1916, when the Duke was made a Chief of the Stoney Nakoda community, and published in the Crag and Canyon on July 22, 1916.

Notes: Text below photograph: "Arthur The Great Mountain Chief Banff - July 15th 1916 -"

Subject Access: Royalty; Royal Visit; Regalia; Cultural pluralism; First Nations; Ceremony

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Cultural pluralism; First nations

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.gg.ca/en/governor-general/former-governors-general/hrh-duke-connaught

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Friends and family portraits, news articles

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54993

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 18 photograph prints given to Norman Luxton by family and friends [mostly annotated]. Includes signed portraits of Red Cathcart, Emory Staley, Norman Ferguson, Tommy Burns, Jack Fuller, Eugene LaPorte, Robert LaPorte, Ernie Kehr, E. E. Gammon, “Norma”, and Mark Poucette. File also…

Date Range: 1901; 1911; 1923-1924; 1944; 1947-1948; 1950; [ca.1951-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 469 to 486

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E4 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 469 to 486

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1901; 1911; 1923-1924; 1944; 1947-1948; 1950; [ca.1951-1960]

Physical Description: 18 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller -- 2 newspaper clippings

Scope & Content: File consists of 18 photograph prints given to Norman Luxton by family and friends [mostly annotated]. Includes signed portraits of Red Cathcart, Emory Staley, Norman Ferguson, Tommy Burns, Jack Fuller, Eugene LaPorte, Robert LaPorte, Ernie Kehr, E. E. Gammon, “Norma”, and Mark Poucette. File also contains two newspaper clippings pertaining to Eugene LaPorte and Ernie Kehr.

Notes: Newspaper clipping re: Ernie Kehr stored with related photograph [LUX/I/E4/PA-481].

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Cathcart, John George (Red); Burns, Tommy; Fuller, Jack; LaPorte, Eugene; Kehr, Ernie; Gammon, Earl; Poucette, Mark; Staley, Emory; Ferguson, Norman; LaPorte, Robert

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Fishing; Portrait; Photography; Art; Calgary Stampede; Indigenous Peoples; Landscapes; Ship; Winter; Recreation; Sports; Travel; Tourism

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Edmonton; Nordegg; Saskatchewan; Loon Lake; Lake O'Hara; United States of America; Florida; Egypt; Sydney

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Indigenous Peoples; First nations; Sports, recreation and leisure; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Indigenous family photographs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55517

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Frame contains three photographs depicting unidentified Indigenous people. Images (left to right) depict: a man in a decorated shawl standing in a snowy area; a family of three women and one man; and a woman in a dress and apron with a second woman visible in the background.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1920]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PC - 2

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 - 2

GMD: Photograph; Framed print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1920]

Physical Description: 3 photographs : b&w framed prints ; 32.5 x 18.5 cm

Scope & Content: Frame contains three photographs depicting unidentified Indigenous people. Images (left to right) depict: a man in a decorated shawl standing in a snowy area; a family of three women and one man; and a woman in a dress and apron with a second woman visible in the background.

Material Details: Simple wooden frame with string fastened to back with nails for hanging. Three photographs in frame with grey paper border covering edges

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; Family; Portrait; Photography

Language: N/A

Category: Family and personal life; First nations; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Indigenous portrait paintings by H. H. Cross

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55558

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 35 photographs depicting portrait paintings of various American Indigenous leaders from the Sioux nation and American military generals created by artist [Henry] H. Cross.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 185 to 219

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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 / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 185 to 219

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Physical Description: 35 photographs : b&w prints ; 12 x 17 cm and 11.5 x 14 cm

History / Biographical: Henry H. Cross (1837- 1918) travelled to Minnesota as a young artist in 1862, during the Sioux Outbreak with the intention of creating portraits of Sioux chiefs who had been sentenced to death by the American government. During this time, Cross captured the likenesses of various Sioux leaders and American military leaders in his paintings. Cross also learned the Sioux language and became familiar with many of their local customs. Cross would later become acquainted with Buffalo Bill Cody, who he also produced portraits of.

Scope & Content: File consists of 35 photographs depicting portrait paintings of various American Indigenous leaders from the Sioux nation and American military generals created by artist [Henry] H. Cross.

Name Access: Cross, Henry H.

Subject Access: Art; Artist; Painting; Portrait; History; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples

Geographic Access: United States of America; Minnesota

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Arts; First nations; Indigenous Peoples

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.nygardgallery.com/cross.html

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Indigenous portraits and groups - unidentified

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55422

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 8 photographs depicting unidentified Indigenous people posing in groups and participating in various activities, including logging and horse races. One photograph of three men on horseback taken in Manitoba; other photographs possibly include Stoney Nakoda people.

Date Range: [1900-1920]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 105 to 112

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / PA - 105 to 112

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1900-1920]

Physical Description: 8 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 19.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 8 photographs depicting unidentified Indigenous people posing in groups and participating in various activities, including logging and horse races. One photograph of three men on horseback taken in Manitoba; other photographs possibly include Stoney Nakoda people.

Subject Access: First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Events; Industry; Logging; Community events; Animals; Horses

Geographic Access: Canada; Manitoba; Winnipeg

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile - restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Category: First nations; Indigenous Peoples; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Luxton family publications

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55116

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of published works written by members of the Luxton family. File includes copies of psalm book "The Harvest of Sunshine" by George [Nasmith] Luxton, "The Golden Link" address by Eleanor Luxton, copies of an Indigenous psalm translated by Norman Luxton, early copies of the Crag and Can…

Date Range: 1872; 1874; 1905-1906; 1908; 1932; 1956; 1960

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / 28

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 / 28

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1872; 1874; 1905-1906; 1908; 1932; 1956; 1960

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of published works written by members of the Luxton family. File includes copies of psalm book "The Harvest of Sunshine" by George [Nasmith] Luxton, "The Golden Link" address by Eleanor Luxton, copies of an Indigenous psalm translated by Norman Luxton, early copies of the Crag and Canyon [1905-1908], "The Climber" magazine [1906], and an original copy [1872] and reprinted publication [1874] of the Manitoba Free Press.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, George; Luxton, William (Fisher)

Subject Access: Advertising; Businesses; Communications; Crag and Canyon newspaper; First Nations; Newspaper; Public events; Public Speaking; Publication; Religions; Music

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Manitoba; Winnipeg

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items in file are fragile and may tear easily - handle with caution

Category: Commerce and industry; First nations; Religions; Communications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

McDougall family and Old Timers scrapbook

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54954

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one scrapbook [bindings removed] pertaining to the McDougall family, the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Calgary Stampede and other events within Banff, Morley and Calgary. Contents include newspaper clippings [ca. 1939-1952]; booklets, programmes and fl…

Date Range: 1862; 1885; 1891-1897; 1900; 1905; 1908; 1924; 1939; 1943-1952

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / 14

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Newspaper clipping; Scrapbook

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 / 14

GMD: Textual record; Newspaper clipping; Scrapbook

Date Range: 1862; 1885; 1891-1897; 1900; 1905; 1908; 1924; 1939; 1943-1952

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records (scrapbook ; 31 x 36 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one scrapbook [bindings removed] pertaining to the McDougall family, the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Calgary Stampede and other events within Banff, Morley and Calgary. Contents include newspaper clippings [ca. 1939-1952]; booklets, programmes and flyers for various community events; membership cards; and a scanned copy and one original copy of a journal dated 1862, titled "Rossville Mission Journal 1862". Journal contains early newspaper articles and correspondence pertaining to George and John McDougall, and multiple religious missions and settlements located in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Notes: Scrapbook possibly compiled by Georgina Luxton

Name Access: McDougall, Annie; McDougall, David; McDougall, George; McDougall, John; Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association

Subject Access: Community events; Community life; Churches; Calgary Stampede; Family and personal life; Family; History; Immigration and homesteading; Land use; Land, settlement and immigration; Memorial; Membership; Missionaries; Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; Obituary; Religions; Sports and recreation; Rodeo

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Morley; Calgary; Saskatchewan

Access Restrictions: Journal in fragile condition - scanned copy available for use

Reproduction Restrictions: Journal in fragile condition - scanned copy available for use

Language: English

Conservation: Contents of scrapbook placed in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; First nations; Land, settlement and immigration; Religions; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Morley - people, views and buildings

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55362

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 52 photographs pertaining to people, events and buildings in Morley, Alberta between 1880 and 1940. Includes images of the Morley Residential Indian School; the homes of various McDougall family members; McDougall Church; Stoney Nakoda community members posing with a priest and an …

Date Range: 1880-1940

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 632 to 683

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E4 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 632 to 683

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1880-1940

Physical Description: 52 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 19.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 52 photographs pertaining to people, events and buildings in Morley, Alberta between 1880 and 1940. Includes images of the Morley Residential Indian School; the homes of various McDougall family members; McDougall Church; Stoney Nakoda community members posing with a priest and an Indian Agent; Indigenous ceremonies and sports; Treaty Days celebrations; other buildings and views of Morley; and two images of Chief Tom Chiniquay.

Name Access: Chiniquay, Tom

Subject Access: Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; Residential schools; Cultural pluralism; Churches; Religions; Municipal views; Children; Schools; Homestead; Recreation; Sports; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Morley

Language: English

Category: First nations; Indigenous Peoples; Land, settlement and immigration; Sports, recreation and leisure; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Images scanned, but not uploaded

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54748

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a commercial foldout collection of paper printed images with descriptions, and two published booklets titled "Indian Notes and Monographs". Content pertains to the history and collections of the Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation.

Date Range: [1916-1930]; 1956-1957

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 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 / 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 / 36

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Date Range: [1916-1930]; 1956-1957

Physical Description: 0.7 cm of textual records (3 volumes ; 11 x 16.5 cm and 15 x 10.5 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of a commercial foldout collection of paper printed images with descriptions, and two published booklets titled "Indian Notes and Monographs". Content pertains to the history and collections of the Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation.

Notes: Commercial item has been processed and filed with textual items to maintain original order and keep similar content together.

Subject Access: Museums; Indigenous Peoples; Art; Publication

Geographic Access: United States of America; New York

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: First nations; Education; Cultural pluralism; Arts

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Commercial foldout collection has space to attach postage in upper right corner of front cover.

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Norman Luxton business documents

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54725

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, advertisements and other documents pertaining to multiple businesses owned by Norman Luxton in Banff. File includes: advertising cards depicting the "Man Fish" of Lake Minnewanka at the Banff Indian Trading Post; a list of names of Stoney Nakoda community members commissione…

Date Range: [1915-1925]; 1923-1924; 1930; [1945-1950]; 1932; 1938; [1960]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E1 / 14

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Private record

6 images 7 Electronic Resources

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 / E1 : Business records

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E1 / 14

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Private record

Date Range: [1915-1925]; 1923-1924; 1930; [1945-1950]; 1932; 1938; [1960]

Physical Description: 0.7 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, advertisements and other documents pertaining to multiple businesses owned by Norman Luxton in Banff. File includes: advertising cards depicting the "Man Fish" of Lake Minnewanka at the Banff Indian Trading Post; a list of names of Stoney Nakoda community members commissioned to make souvenirs for the Indian Trading Post [1945-1950?]; flyers and tickets for film showings of “Mighty Lak’ a Rose”, “The Dawn Patrol”, “Captain of the Guard”, "Lilies of the Field" and "Make Me a Star" at the Lux Theatre between 1923 and 1938; a pamphlet pertaining to the King Edward Hotel; and stationery with letterheads promoting the King Edward Hotel and the Luxton Museum.

Notes: Full names of individuals listed on typed paper slip in file are provided under "Full Text" and "Name Access" fields in this entry; correct spellings under "Name Access"

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Kaquitts, George; Hunter, John; Hunter, Leah Rider; Rabbit, Nelson; Rabbit, Flora; Hunter, Annie; Twoyoungmen, Isaac; Simeon, Leah; Crawler, George; Rider, Eli; Soldier, Annie; Bearspaw, Gladys; Simeon, Mrs. Tom; Simeon, Cinderella (Kaquitts); Wesley, Winnifred

Subject Access: Businesses; Luxton Museum; Lux Theatre; Advertising; Hotel; Artists; Souvenir; Museums; Cultural pluralism; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Films and film making

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Morley; Lake Minnewanka

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items placed in mylar due to thin and fragile material

Category: Commerce and industry; Cultural pluralism; First nations

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Electronic Resources

lux_i_e1_14_04.pdf

Read PDF Download PDF

lux_i_e1_14_05.pdf

Read PDF Download PDF

lux_i_e1_14_06.pdf

Read PDF Download PDF

lux_i_e1_14_07.pdf

Read PDF Download PDF

lux_i_e1_14_08.pdf

Read PDF Download PDF

lux_i_e1_14_09.pdf

Read PDF Download PDF

lux_i_e1_14_10.pdf

Read PDF Download PDF

Images

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Other collected photographs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55563

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 7 photographs produced or collected by George Luxton. Content pertains to: several machines, possibly beds for newborns at a hospital; a display of hundreds of loose gems, possibly diamonds; a large group of nude men and women walking together; and two images depicting John Hunter …

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 278 to 284

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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 / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 278 to 284

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Physical Description: 7 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 15 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 7 photographs produced or collected by George Luxton. Content pertains to: several machines, possibly beds for newborns at a hospital; a display of hundreds of loose gems, possibly diamonds; a large group of nude men and women walking together; and two images depicting John Hunter and Job Stevens “staging a battle” [ca.1903].

Notes: Items in file are not annotated, most images lack context

Name Access: Stevens, Job; Hunter, John

Subject Access: Health services; Natural resources; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; History

Language: English

Related Material: LUX / I / E6 / PA - 466 to 523 (duplicates of images LUX/III/C1/C/PA-283 and 284 and related images are in this file)

Category: First nations; Indigenous Peoples; Health services; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

[Parade through Banff townsite]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions49815

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of panoramic photograph from Banff Indian days of people on horses riding through Banff townsite

Date Range: [ca. 1910s]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 9 / NA - 16

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 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 / 3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 9 / NA - 16

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1910s]

Physical Description: 1 photograph; b&w negative ; 30.2 x 9.8 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of panoramic photograph from Banff Indian days of people on horses riding through Banff townsite

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; First nations

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Processing Status: Processed

Images

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

[People dressed in regalia]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions49816

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of people dressed in regalia on horses and people standing next to tipi during Banff Indian Days. Accompanying the negative are three b&w prints, one hand-coloured.

Date Range: [ca. 1910s]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 10 / NA - 27

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

4 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 / 3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 10 / NA - 27

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca. 1910s]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : 1 b&w negative ; 31.6 x 9.6 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of people dressed in regalia on horses and people standing next to tipi during Banff Indian Days. Accompanying the negative are three b&w prints, one hand-coloured.

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; First nations

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park

Processing Status: Processed

Images

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

[People dressed in regalia standing next to tipi and people dressed in regalia on horses]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions49819

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of people dressee in regalia standing next to teepee and people dressed in regalia on horses. Item has a copy print.

Date Range: [ca. 1910?]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 10 / NA - 29

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

2 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 / 3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 10 / NA - 29

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca. 1910?]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : 1 b&w negative ; 31.6 x 9.6 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of people dressee in regalia standing next to teepee and people dressed in regalia on horses. Item has a copy print.

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; First nations

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park

Processing Status: Processed

Images

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Narrow Results By

Luxton family fonds

Electronic Resources

Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Electronic Resources

Banff townsite, road trip, Luxton family home, Indigenous families

Byron Harmon photograph calendars

[Cascade mountain with tipis below and people on horses]

Images

Christmas holiday portraits

Duke of Connaught in Banff

Friends and family portraits, news articles

Indigenous family photographs

Indigenous portrait paintings by H. H. Cross

Indigenous portraits and groups - unidentified

Luxton family publications

McDougall family and Old Timers scrapbook

Morley - people, views and buildings

Museum of the American Indian Heye Foundation

Norman Luxton business documents

Electronic Resources

Images

Other collected photographs

[Parade through Banff townsite]

Images

[People dressed in regalia]

Images

[People dressed in regalia standing next to tipi and people dressed in regalia on horses]

Images