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White and Curren families papers and photographs

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of the following series: A. Dave White Sr. papers, 1887- 1942; B. Annie White papers, 1875-1955; C. Dave (Jack) White papers, 1911- 1955; D. Clifford White notebook, ca.1915; E. John D. Curren papers, 1886- 1940; F. White-Curren family photographs, 1885-1953. Papers consist of pers…
Date Range
1869 - 1958
Reference Code
M36 / S37 / V683 / III
Description Level
2 / Sous-fonds
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
2 / Sous-fonds
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
III. White and Curren families
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
M36 / S37 / V683 / III
Date Range
1869 - 1958
Physical Description
ca. 2 m of textual records (and 36 oversize items). -- ca.3100 photographs (ca.1800 negatives, ca.1300 prints, 5 albums of ca.400 prints).
History / Biographical
The White and Curren families of Banff, Alberta were the maternal and fraternal relatives of Peter Whyte. Dave McIntosh White, 1864- 1940, Peter Whyte's father, came to the Canadian Rockies in 1885 with the Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1894 he opened a general merchandise business, the Park Store, in Banff. The success of this business resulted in expansions in 1908-1909 and in 1912-1913. For a short time, Whyte operated a similiar business in Bankhead. White was a long-time friend of the Stoney Nakoda, Annie (Curren) White, 1879-1955, emigrated to Canada from Scotland with her father, John Donaldson Curren, and a brother in 1886. They settled in Anthracite, east of Banff, where J. D. Curren operated a small coal mining business. Annie Curren married Dave White in 1901. Their children, all born in Banff, were Clifford, 1902-1964, Lila, 1903-1961, Peter, 1905-1966, and Dave Jr. (Jackie), 1908-1961. Clifford and Jack worked for the family business, Dave White and Sons.
Scope & Content
Series consists of the following series: A. Dave White Sr. papers, 1887- 1942; B. Annie White papers, 1875-1955; C. Dave (Jack) White papers, 1911- 1955; D. Clifford White notebook, ca.1915; E. John D. Curren papers, 1886- 1940; F. White-Curren family photographs, 1885-1953. Papers consist of personal, legal and financial papers; and records of Dave White, General Merchant, Dave White and Sons and White and Bayne Store. Pertains to Stoney Nakoda First Nations, Banff Indian Days, Highland gatherings, buildings, churches, skiing, coal and coal mines and Lake Minnewanka. Photographs consist largely of negatives and prints produced by various members of the White family, including Dave, Annie, Clifford and Jack White, pertaining to the White family members, travels, activities; the Banff-Lake Louise area; Banff events, places and people; winter sports; social events and friends, 1910- 1953, and glass negatives by J. D. Curren pertaining to Curren and White families and activities, Mount Assiniboine pack trip and Bow Valley scenes; ca.1885-1905. Also includes collected prints of family and friends, family businesses and buildings and winter sports, and albums pertaining to White and Curren families, 1885-1919 and Clifford White photographs, 1917-1921.
Subject Access
Banff V
Banff - Events V
Banff National Park
CURREN FAMILY
Stoney Nakoda First Nations
White, Annie M
White, Clifford Sr.
WHITE, DAVE SR.
White, Jack (Dave White Jr.)
WHITE FAMILY
Access Restrictions
Access to photographs requires permission in advance from the Head Archivist.
Finding Aid
Series-level outline available. Electronic database available. Photographs are described at the sub-series level only (printed inventory provides more detail than the computer inventory).
Related Material
Consitutes Sous-fonds III of the Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Forms part of Sous-fonds III of the Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds. Photographs in this section begin with the early family portraits of David McIntosh White taken in New Brunswick and those of Annie Curren White taken in Scotland. The earliest negatives attributable to David and Annie White date ca.1908, or approximately the time they moved to their new home between Lynx Street and Bow Avenue. Most of the negatives from the first two decades of family photography are sized 8.3 x 11 cms., with the exception of what appears to be occasional experimentation with other formats, such as vest pocket and 4 x 5 Graflex, and images generated by other family members, such as J.D. Curren and the White children. This body of photography was undoubtedly initiated through the acquisition of a roll film camera on or about 1908. Judging from subject arrangement and other evidence, including shadow images of the photographer, most White family photography is attributable to Annie Curren White. There are several photographs from the collection showing her holding a camera or photographing family members, while no such photographs exist of Dave White. There can be little doubt, however, that Dave White participated in the photographic process, particularly in the period from 1910 to 1917, when there are numerous photographs of Annie and the children. On family motor trips, which began around 1917 and lasted until ca.1923, Dave and Annie's son Clifford appears to have shared photographic responsibilities. From this period on, Clifford and Annie, either one or the other, are the only family members who do not appear in group photographs. From this it is assumed that Dave White played a very minor roll as family photographer after 1918. Photographs attributable to Peter Whyte begin to appear around 1920, but most of his photography appears to be more personal than of a family record variety. None of the photographs in the early part of the collection have been attributed to Lila or Jack (Dave Jr.) White. After 1923, the point when the White children were grown and beginning to move away from home, Annie White becomes the primary family photographer. In the late 1920s she appears to have experimented with a Graflex camera for a time, but by 1930 had returned to a smaller format roll film camera. She continued to take numerous family photographs, usually group poses of her children and grandchildren, after Dave White's death in 1940 until shortly before her own passing in 1955. Also included in this section of the collection are a number of personal photographs generated by Clifford and Jackie (Dave Jr.) White. Around 1918, Clifford appears to have acquired his own camera which produced a 3 x 5 inch negative, and from that period until ca.1923, he produced many images of activities shared with friends and brothers, including a number of photographs of early ski tours and ski jumping in the Banff area. One album bears Clifford's initials on nearly all photographs, and these images match with many of the 3 x 5 inch negatives found elsewhere in the collection. Photographs attributed to Jackie (Dave Jr.) date from the late 1940s and early 1950s and may have entered the collection prior to the death of Annie White. Much of the dating of this collection from 1908 to 1920 was done by estimating the ages of various White children. Beyond that, the usual techniques were utilized, i.e. identification and dates noted on prints by family members, the depiction of specific historical events, changes in physical and cultural features, model dating of automobiles, reading of license plates, etc.
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days events. Includes images of ceremonies and events, teepees on display and Stoney Nakoda individuals in traditional regalia.
Date Range
[1920-1950]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 16 / PA - 1 to 42 & NA - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  56 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 / D3 : Organizations
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 16 / PA - 1 to 42 & NA - 1
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1920-1950]
Physical Description
43 photographs (42 b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller -- 1 b&w negative)
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days events. Includes images of ceremonies and events, teepees on display and Stoney Nakoda individuals in traditional regalia.
Notes
Negative photograph is stored in mylar, in folder with prints. File also contains one negative duplicate which is not included in numbering
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Banff Indian Days
Cultural pluralism
Community events
Events
Recreation
Teepees
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar or archival envelopes
Category
Cultural pluralism
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff townsite, road trip, Luxton family home, Indigenous families

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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
Less detail
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Ceremony and speeches, possibly Banff Indian Days

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 photographs pertaining to speeches and a ceremony, possibly part of Banff Indian Days celebrations, 1937. Includes groups gathered on a stage and one posed group portrait of mostly Indigenous men.
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 600 to 603 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E6 : Collected material: Photographs: Stoney
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 600 to 603 (O.S.)
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photographs produced by F. Gully of Calgary
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w prints ; 35.5 x 28 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 photographs pertaining to speeches and a ceremony, possibly part of Banff Indian Days celebrations, 1937. Includes groups gathered on a stage and one posed group portrait of mostly Indigenous men.
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Ceremony
Community events
Events
Banff Indian Days
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Fragile - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Crag and Canyon stories

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, opinion articles and other written work produced for publication in the Crag and Canyon newspaper. Content pertains to World War II and Banff troops, local townsite development, and a New Years celebration in Morley.
Date Range
[1922-1932]
[1939-1945]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D4 / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
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 / D4 : Writing
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D4 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1922-1932]
[1939-1945]
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, opinion articles and other written work produced for publication in the Crag and Canyon newspaper. Content pertains to World War II and Banff troops, local townsite development, and a New Years celebration in Morley.
Notes
One article draft (letter to the editor) includes edits and additions made by Norman Luxton; original author unknown
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Newspaper
Publication
Townsite development
Municipal views
Military
War
World War II
Cultural pluralism
First Nations
Holidays
Community events
Community life
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Language
English
Category
Communications
Cultural pluralism
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Military
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Dan McCowan hand-coloured portraits, Morley

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 25 hand-tinted b&w photograph prints pertaining to Indigenous families and individuals from the Stoney Nakoda tribe in Morley, Alberta. Photographs depict unnamed individuals posing near teepees and on horseback, as well as one image of Norman Luxton[?] on horseback [LUX/I/E6/PA-43…
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930?]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 43 to 67
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E ; Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E6 : Photographs : Stoney
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 43 to 67
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Dan McCowan of Banff
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930?]
Physical Description
25 photographs : b&w prints ; 14 x 8 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 25 hand-tinted b&w photograph prints pertaining to Indigenous families and individuals from the Stoney Nakoda tribe in Morley, Alberta. Photographs depict unnamed individuals posing near teepees and on horseback, as well as one image of Norman Luxton[?] on horseback [LUX/I/E6/PA-43].
Notes
Items LUX/I/E6/PA-43 to 67 accompanied in file by original Banff Citizens’ Association envelope and photo developing envelope [George Noble]
Material Details
Photographs each have beige/light brown tissue material to protect front surfaces of prints, attached along upper front edges of prints
Photographs only partly coloured
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
McCowan, Dan
Subject Access
Photography
Portrait
Landscapes
Children
Family and personal life
Communities
Community life
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Teepees
Animals
Horses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Language
English
Conservation
Items and two original photograph envelopes stored in mylar sleeves in file folder
Category
Family and personal life
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Dances at Banff Indian Days

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Part Of
George Noble fonds
Scope & Content
Pertains to Banff Indian Days; Banff Springs Hotel
Date Range
ca.1920 - ca.1940
Reference Code
V469 / 1458 - 1464
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
George Noble fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V469
Series
I. Scenic and documentary views
Sous-Fonds
V469
Reference Code
V469 / 1458 - 1464
Date Range
ca.1920 - ca.1940
Physical Description
7 negatives : 12 x 17 cm
Scope & Content
Pertains to Banff Indian Days; Banff Springs Hotel
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Stoney Nakoda First Nations
Stoney Nakoda
Stoney
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Location (Copy)
V469 / 1459, 1463, 1464
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 one glass negative photograph pertaining to a Banff Indian Days parade [ca.1920-1940]. Photograph depicts a procession of several unidentified Stoney Nakoda people on horseback.
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / NG - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
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 / D3 : Organizations
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / NG - 1
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one glass negative photograph pertaining to a Banff Indian Days parade [ca.1920-1940]. Photograph depicts a procession of several unidentified Stoney Nakoda people on horseback.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Parades
Events
Community events
Cultural pluralism
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Fragile - restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile - restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Indigenous portrait paintings by H. H. Cross

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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
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John Hunter and family(?), Gleichen Reserve, Norman Luxton chief ceremony

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs pertaining to John Hunter’s family[?]; teepees in Morley; the Gleichen Reserve [including photos of a sweat house, an Indian Agent named “Mr. [George] Gooderham” and his family, Norman Luxton, and a historic buffalo pound, which were taken by photographer “F. Gully” of …
Date Range
[ca.1932]
1935
[ca.1940-1950]
1943
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 1 to 42
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E6 : Photographs : Stoney
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 1 to 42
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Photographs LUX/I/E6/PA-33 to 39 produced by F. Gully of Calgary
Date Range
[ca.1932]
1935
[ca.1940-1950]
1943
Physical Description
42 photographs : b&w prints ; 13 x 20 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs pertaining to John Hunter’s family[?]; teepees in Morley; the Gleichen Reserve [including photos of a sweat house, an Indian Agent named “Mr. [George] Gooderham” and his family, Norman Luxton, and a historic buffalo pound, which were taken by photographer “F. Gully” of Calgary]; and a ceremony in which Norman Luxton was presented with a peace pipe by Chief Walking Buffalo [George McLean] and named “Chief White Shield” on behalf of the Stoney Nakoda tribe.
Notes
Some date ranges are estimates provided by Processing Archivist based on format and context of photographs
Name Access
Walking Buffalo (George McLean)
Luxton, Norman
Gooderham, George
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Cultural pluralism
Community events
Family and personal life
Land use
Government
Animals
Horses
Buffalo
Hunting
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Gleichen
Language
English
Conservation
Related photograph prints kept together in archival envelopes with their original storage envelopes
Category
Cultural pluralism
Family and personal life
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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