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Banff Centre and Banff School of Fine Arts

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program f…

Date Range: 1938; [1940-1945]; 1942; 1953; 1969; 1975; 1977-1978; 1983; 1985; [1985-1987]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 27

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 / 27

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Date Range: 1938; [1940-1945]; 1942; 1953; 1969; 1975; 1977-1978; 1983; 1985; [1985-1987]

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program for the 8th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival.

Name Access: Banff Centre for the Arts; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Arts; Artists; Advertising; Entertainment; Events; Community events; Schools; Education; Performance; Films and film making

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Arts; Education

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian Pacific souvenir menus

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of souvenir menus from various trips on Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian Pacific cruises. Contents pertain to various destinations within Canada, including: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Connaught and Spiral Tunn…

Date Range: 1924; 1926; 1928; 1939; 1941; 1945; 1952; 1957; 1969

Reference Code: LUX / II / C4 / 14

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C4 : Travel and hobbies

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C4 / 14

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Materials in file produced by Canadian Pacific

Date Range: 1924; 1926; 1928; 1939; 1941; 1945; 1952; 1957; 1969

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of souvenir menus from various trips on Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian Pacific cruises. Contents pertain to various destinations within Canada, including: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Connaught and Spiral Tunnels, Ottawa, Quebec, and St. John [New Brunswick]. Includes a set of 3 menus from 1924 and a set of 3 adult menus and 1 children's menu from 1952 which are stored in original Canadian Pacific paper envelopes.

Notes: Items in file are stored in two file folders, organized chronologically

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Canadian Pacific Railway

Subject Access: Advertising; Travel; Train; Tourism; Tourist information; Banff Springs Hotel; Hotel; Commerce and industry; Cruise ships; Indigenous Peoples; Government; Landscapes

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Edmonton; Lake Louise; British Columbia; Vancouver; Victoria; Quebec; New Brunswick; St. John

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Transportation; Commerce and industry; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Environment; Cultural pluralism; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Charity, educational and research organizations

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the H…

Date Range: [1920-1940]; 1939; 1945; 1950; 1956-1958; 1985

Reference Code: LUX / II / C1 / 32

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C1 : Volunteer activities

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C1 / 32

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Date Range: [1920-1940]; 1939; 1945; 1950; 1956-1958; 1985

Physical Description: 1.2 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 17.5 x 21 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the Hudson's Bay Company which were read before the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba [1950]; a report by the Social Science Research Council of Canada; Alberta Blue Cross membership information; and a copy of "Pioneer Naturalists of the Rocky Mountains and the Selkirks" published for the Calgary Field Naturalists' Society with a note to Eleanor Luxton from author Beryl Hallworth.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Hallworth, Beryl

Subject Access: Education; Research; Events; National parks and reserves; Animals; Charity; Environment; Government; Personal and Professional Life; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Banff; Edmonton; Ontario; Ottawa

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education; Environment; Government; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Child portraits, other photos sent to Eleanor Luxton

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs, mostly child and baby portraits, which were given to Eleanor Luxton. Includes images of Eleanor riding a car in a parade, and Eleanor posing with children Chelsea and Ashley Nickles.

Date Range: [1910-1920]; 1967; 1972; 1991-1992

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / PA - 6 to 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C5 : Other

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / PA - 6 to 19

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1910-1920]; 1967; 1972; 1991-1992

Physical Description: 14 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 16 x 22.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs, mostly child and baby portraits, which were given to Eleanor Luxton. Includes images of Eleanor riding a car in a parade, and Eleanor posing with children Chelsea and Ashley Nickles.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Children; Portrait

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected gift tags

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of assorted tags from gifts sent to members of the Luxton family. Includes Christmas, birthday, and "thank you" gift tags, as well as tags which accompanied bouquets of flowers delivered to Eleanor Luxton. Some items are stored in small envelopes [possibly organized by Eleanor Luxton].

Date Range: [1910-1990]

Reference Code: LUX / III / A1 / 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / A : Family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / A1 / 19

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [1910-1990]

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of assorted tags from gifts sent to members of the Luxton family. Includes Christmas, birthday, and "thank you" gift tags, as well as tags which accompanied bouquets of flowers delivered to Eleanor Luxton. Some items are stored in small envelopes [possibly organized by Eleanor Luxton].

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Holidays; Christmas; Correspondence

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Correspondence - postcards

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of postcards and souvenir postcard booklets sent to members and friends of the Luxton family, including Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Content pertains to locations and landmarks in various regions, including Canada, the United States, England, France and the Ivory Coast. File a…

Date Range: [1900-1920]; 1905-1906; 1909; 1911-1912; 1914-1916; 1924-1925; 1929; 1937; 1939; 1949; 1951-1958; 1961-1962

Reference Code: LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

Date Range: [1900-1920]; 1905-1906; 1909; 1911-1912; 1914-1916; 1924-1925; 1929; 1937; 1939; 1949; 1951-1958; 1961-1962

Physical Description: ca. 250 prints : b&w and col. postcards ; 16 x 12 cm or smaller -- 1 b&w photograph : print ; 16 x 10.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of postcards and souvenir postcard booklets sent to members and friends of the Luxton family, including Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Content pertains to locations and landmarks in various regions, including Canada, the United States, England, France and the Ivory Coast. File also includes one b&w photograph depicting a group of unidentified children.

Notes: Items in this file have been organized by geographical location. See "Content Details" entry field for contents of individual folders.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Georgina

Subject Access: Correspondence; Communications; Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Postcards

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; United States of America; California; Vermont; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Arizona; England; London; France; Paris; Africa; Ivory Coast

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: Items in this file were separated from non-annotated postcards [processed as LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8].

Category: Communications; Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Items are stored in 3 folders: LUX / III / A1 / 25 : Canada LUX / III / A1 / 26 : United States of America LUX / III / A1 / 27 : Foreign, Other

Processing Status: Processed

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Eleanor and friends, Georgina Luxton funeral

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton and various family friends. Photographs depict school and holiday photographs of several children which were sent to Eleanor, as well as images of Eleanor visiting with friends and one group photograph of Eleanor and other attendees at Ge…

Date Range: [1910-1920]; 1965; 1967; [1980-1990]; 1990-1992

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / PA - 20 to 35

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C5 : Other

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / PA - 20 to 35

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1910-1920]; 1965; 1967; [1980-1990]; 1990-1992

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 16 x 23 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton and various family friends. Photographs depict school and holiday photographs of several children which were sent to Eleanor, as well as images of Eleanor visiting with friends and one group photograph of Eleanor and other attendees at Georgina Luxton's funeral.

Notes: Some items are annotated on the back

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Children; School; Christmas

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Eleanor and Norman Luxton, family and friends

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 12 prints depicting Eleanor and Norman Luxton, as well as various friends and colleagues. Content pertains to a book signing event featuring Eleanor Luxton [possibly ca.1971 after publication of the book "Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing"]; early photographs of Norman and Eleanor…

Date Range: 1906; [1912-1913]; [1915-1920]; [1939]; [1940-1945]; [1971]; 1973

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 340 to 351

Description Level: 5 / File

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 / PA - 340 to 351

Date Range: 1906; [1912-1913]; [1915-1920]; [1939]; [1940-1945]; [1971]; 1973

Physical Description: 12 photograph prints : b&w and col.; 20.5 x 25.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 12 prints depicting Eleanor and Norman Luxton, as well as various friends and colleagues. Content pertains to a book signing event featuring Eleanor Luxton [possibly ca.1971 after publication of the book "Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing"]; early photographs of Norman and Eleanor Luxton; Moses and Mark Dixon of the Stoney Nakoda tribe with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England [1939?]; Eleanor Luxton with professional colleagues [ca.1940-1945?]; and a university graduation portrait of Della Stanley with a note addressed to Eleanor Luxton.

Notes: File includes three duplicate copies of LUX / II / E / PA - 340; Some items are annotated

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Norman; Dixon, Mark; Dixon, Moses; Stanley, Della

Subject Access: Academics; Community events; Community life; Events; Education; Family and personal life; Indigenous Peoples; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Animals; Dogs

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Quebec; Montreal; New Brunswick

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Education; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Eleanor as child at Luxton home, Norman Luxton

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 negative photographs pertaining to Eleanor and Norman Luxton. Includes images of Eleanor as a baby and a young girl at the Luxton family home in Banff; a view of the Luxton family's backyard; and two images of Norman Luxton, ca.1950-1960.

Date Range: ca.1908; [ca.1915-1920]; [ca.1950-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / NA - 244 to 249

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

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 / NA - 244 to 249

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: ca.1908; [ca.1915-1920]; [ca.1950-1960]

Physical Description: 6 photographs : b&w negatives ; 15 x 9 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 negative photographs pertaining to Eleanor and Norman Luxton. Includes images of Eleanor as a baby and a young girl at the Luxton family home in Banff; a view of the Luxton family's backyard; and two images of Norman Luxton, ca.1950-1960.

Notes: Photographs LUX/II/E/NA-248 and 249 are accompanied in file by print duplicates and original photo envelopes

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Children; Home; Property; Portrait

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Eleanor Luxton candid portraits, Eleanor with friends

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Scope & Content: File consists of portraits and candid photographs of Eleanor Luxton between ca.1950 and 1980. Includes professional photographs and images of Eleanor participating in Banff Indian Days celebrations.

Date Range: [1950-1960]; 1958; 1965; 1975; [1975-1980]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 950 to PA - 968

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

27 images

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 / PA - 950 to PA - 968

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Photographs produced by Matthews Photo Lab (Calgary) and Ernest Kehr

Date Range: [1950-1960]; 1958; 1965; 1975; [1975-1980]

Physical Description: 19 photographs : b&w and col prints ; 18.5 x 26 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of portraits and candid photographs of Eleanor Luxton between ca.1950 and 1980. Includes professional photographs and images of Eleanor participating in Banff Indian Days celebrations.

Notes: Some items in file accompanied by original envelopes. PA-956 is accompanied by a note stating a copy negative was made in 1988

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Kaquitts, Tom

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Parades; Community events; Banff Indian Days; Indigenous Peoples; Cultural pluralism; Events; Photography; Portrait

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Eleanor Luxton, various portraits

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton. Includes a high school or university graduation portrait, Eleanor as a young woman standing outside of the Luxton family home in Banff, Eleanor laying down (possibly in a hospital room), and Eleanor sitting at a table in a restaurant.

Date Range: [ca.1925-1930]; [ca.1960-1965]; 1991

Reference Code: LUX / III / A3a / PA - 5 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / A3 : Collected material

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / A3a / PA - 5 to 8

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1925-1930]; [ca.1960-1965]; 1991

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 9 x 11 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton. Includes a high school or university graduation portrait, Eleanor as a young woman standing outside of the Luxton family home in Banff, Eleanor laying down (possibly in a hospital room), and Eleanor sitting at a table in a restaurant.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Education; Portrait; Home

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Family and friend photographs sent to Eleanor Luxton

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 35 photographs sent to Eleanor Luxton by various friends and family between 1957 and 1990. Includes family photographs, child portraits, interior views of the Luxton family home, and a photograph of Norman Luxton posing with his brothers Louis and George Luxton and two of Norman's …

Date Range: 1957; 1959; 1964; 1977; 1990

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 1029 to 1063

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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 / PA - 1029 to 1063

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1957; 1959; 1964; 1977; 1990

Physical Description: 35 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25.5 x 17.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 35 photographs sent to Eleanor Luxton by various friends and family between 1957 and 1990. Includes family photographs, child portraits, interior views of the Luxton family home, and a photograph of Norman Luxton posing with his brothers Louis and George Luxton and two of Norman's dogs.

Notes: Some photographs in file are accompanied by scanned copies of original letters sent to Eleanor Luxton with photographs.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Louis; Luxton, George

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Children; Portrait; Correspondence; Animals; Dogs

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Family, friends, Luxton home

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 285 col. prints [including one small photograph album] depicting Eleanor Luxton and various friends and family members, including members of the Cooper, Miller, O'Connor, Smith, Kunst, Swan and Nickles families. Photographs pertain to family reunions, weddings, Christmas holiday ce…

Date Range: 1967; 1975-1976; 1979-1992

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 55 to 339

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / PA - 55 to 339

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1967; 1975-1976; 1979-1992

Physical Description: 285 photographs : col.; 20 x 25.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 285 col. prints [including one small photograph album] depicting Eleanor Luxton and various friends and family members, including members of the Cooper, Miller, O'Connor, Smith, Kunst, Swan and Nickles families. Photographs pertain to family reunions, weddings, Christmas holiday celebrations [including a 1967 New Years party at the Luxton family home], school portraits, family trips within Canada and the United States, child and newborn portraits, and other related subjects. Items LUX / II / E / PA - 310 to 335 are stored in a miniature photo album. Several photographs are stored with corresponding holiday greeting cards which were sent to Eleanor Luxton.

Notes: Some individuals in photographs are not identified; many photographs are not dated

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Children; Christmas; Community events; Community life; Correspondence; Entertainment; Family; Family and personal life; Genealogy; Holidays; Home; Leisure; Luxton Museum; Portrait; Recreation; School; Sports; Swimming; Travel; Winter

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Lake Louise; Edmonton; Calgary; British Columbia; Vancouver; United States of America; California

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Communications; Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Family history notes, editing notes, other

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of notes by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to her family history [including notes on Georgina Luxton], Norman Luxton's 1901 voyage aboard the Tilikum, a 1909 hunting trip north of Banff involving Norman Luxton and mountain guide George Harrison, and other related notes. Includes notes writ…

Date Range: 1924; [1960-1970]

Reference Code: LUX / II / C3 / 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C3 : Diaries, daybooks, notebooks, notes

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C3 / 26

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1924; [1960-1970]

Physical Description: 0.3 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of notes by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to her family history [including notes on Georgina Luxton], Norman Luxton's 1901 voyage aboard the Tilikum, a 1909 hunting trip north of Banff involving Norman Luxton and mountain guide George Harrison, and other related notes. Includes notes written on an envelope which was previously mailed to Georgina Luxton in 1924.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Biography; Research; Publication; Genealogy; Recreation; Sports; Hunting

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

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Land, settlement and immigration; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Helen (Fulmer) Wells scrapbook

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Part Of: Helen Fulmer Wells fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook containing a broad selection of clippings, photographs and notes pertaining to the history of Banff, including development, events, buildings and personalities. Material pertains to the period between ca.1890 and ca.1970

Date Range: [ca. 1950-1970]

Reference Code: M480 / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Helen Fulmer Wells fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M480 / V675

Series: I. Textual records

Sous-Fonds: M480

Accession Number: 3881

Reference Code: M480 / 1

GMD: Scrapbook

Responsibility: Extensive annotation by Helen Wells and Sylvia Vosburgh

Date Range: [ca. 1950-1970]

Physical Description: 10 cm of textual records (190 pages ; 30.5 x 37 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook containing a broad selection of clippings, photographs and notes pertaining to the history of Banff, including development, events, buildings and personalities. Material pertains to the period between ca.1890 and ca.1970

Name Access: Wells, Helen Fulmer; Peyto, Bill; Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Liddell, Ken; Lonsdale, Tom; Phillips, Walter J.; Simpson, Jimmy, Jr.

Subject Access: Anniversary; Architecture; Art; Banff Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days; Bridges; Buildings and facilities; Community events; Community life; Events; Family and personal life; History; Hotels; Indigenous Peoples; Mountaineers; Newspaper; Obituary; Oldtimers; The Albertan; Townsite development

Geographic Access: Banff; Bankhead; Bow Lake; Lake Minnewanka; Bow Valley; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title supplied by Sylvia Vosburgh, daughter of Helen Wells and written on outside cover

Processing Status: Processed

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History Photos

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter …

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : History, b : Photos

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Physical Description: 120 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter Olympics bid, Princess Margarite's [sic] visit in 1958, the Cosmic Ray Observatory operations, a Kiwanis Club event, ranching and ranch lands, portraits, and more.

Name Access: Perren, Walter; Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Jon; White, Cliff Jr.; Locke, Charlie; Jones, Ken; Rungius, Carl; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animals; Banff townsite; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Buildings and facilities; Cave and Basin; Centennial; Ceremony; Chairlifts and gondolas; Climbing; Community events; Construction; Dogs; Entertainment; Festival; Helicopters; Military; Mount Norquay Chairlift; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountains; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Public events; Roads; Roger's Pass; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Scenery; Tourism; Trains; Travel; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NA - 01 to NA - 04 V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NS - 01 to NS - 02

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Holiday cards sent to Georgina Luxton

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of various holiday card sent to Georgina Luxton between ca. 1950 and 1965. Includes Mother's Day cards from Eleanor Luxton and George & Virginia Dutckik[?], a birthday card from May [McDougall], an Easter card from Eleanor, Valentine's cards from Eleanor, and two Christmas cards from …

Date Range: [ca.1950-1965]; 1952; 1954; 1956-1957; 1960; 1963

Reference Code: LUX / III / A1 / 23

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / A : Family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / A1 / 23

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1950-1965]; 1952; 1954; 1956-1957; 1960; 1963

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of various holiday card sent to Georgina Luxton between ca. 1950 and 1965. Includes Mother's Day cards from Eleanor Luxton and George & Virginia Dutckik[?], a birthday card from May [McDougall], an Easter card from Eleanor, Valentine's cards from Eleanor, and two Christmas cards from Eleanor.

Notes: Some items not dated

Name Access: Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Eleanor; McDougall, May

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Holidays; Correspondence

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Communications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Holiday cards sent to Norman Luxton

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of Christmas, birthday and Father's Day cards sent to Norman Luxton. Includes Christmas cards from D[onald] "Dan" H. Bain, Eleanor Luxton, Karen Williamsen[?], Red Cathcart and "Pete"; an undated birthday card from Eleanor; and two Father's Day cards from Eleanor [ca.1950-1960?]. Card…

Date Range: [ca.1940-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / I / A / 362

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Photograph

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / A : Collected material

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

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / A / 362

GMD: Textual record; Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1940-1960]

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of Christmas, birthday and Father's Day cards sent to Norman Luxton. Includes Christmas cards from D[onald] "Dan" H. Bain, Eleanor Luxton, Karen Williamsen[?], Red Cathcart and "Pete"; an undated birthday card from Eleanor; and two Father's Day cards from Eleanor [ca.1950-1960?]. Card from D. H. Bain has photograph printed on front and personal letter on back.

Notes: Card from Donald H. Bain signed with nickname, "Dan"

Material Details: Christmas card from "Pete" has small brown feather attached to front on bottom left corner

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Bain, Donald H.; Cathcart, John George (Red); Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Correspondence; Holidays; Hunting; Sports; Birthday

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Manitoba; Delta Marsh

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Communications; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Holiday greeting poster

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one large poster-style Christmas greeting card created by Eleanor Luxton. Poster has 11 cropped photographs attached to front, depicting teepees, members of the Stoney Nakoda community (including Chief Peter Wesley), landscapes, wildlife, and related scenes.

Date Range: [ca.1940-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 72

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Poster

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 / 72

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Poster

Date Range: [ca.1940-1960]

Physical Description: 1 poster : b&w ; 36.5 x 43 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one large poster-style Christmas greeting card created by Eleanor Luxton. Poster has 11 cropped photographs attached to front, depicting teepees, members of the Stoney Nakoda community (including Chief Peter Wesley), landscapes, wildlife, and related scenes.

Notes: Text on bottom of poster/card: "Pictures always bring to mind, Old days, old times, old friends So these memories of bygone years go to you, For a Happy Christmas and A Joyous New Year, too. ELEANOR G. LUXTON Banff Park Canadian Rockies"

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Wesley, Peter

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Holidays; Christmas; Correspondence; Wildlife; Buffalo; Horses; Teepees; Landscapes

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Conservation: Item stored in mylar

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Local trips, Rocky Mountain landscapes, holiday gatherings

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 b&w and colour photographs. Content pertains to friends and family members of Eleanor Luxton, views of Banff National Park and Montana, decorations inside the Luxton family home and exterior views, and family Christmas gatherings.

Date Range: 1957; [1960-1970]; [1972]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 454 to 496

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / PA - 454 to 496

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1957; [1960-1970]; [1972]

Physical Description: 43 photographs : b&w and col.; 19 x 15.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 b&w and colour photographs. Content pertains to friends and family members of Eleanor Luxton, views of Banff National Park and Montana, decorations inside the Luxton family home and exterior views, and family Christmas gatherings.

Notes: Most photographs in file are not dated

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Kehr, Ernie

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Family; Holidays; Christmas; Home; Winter; Travel; Landscapes; Swimming

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; United States of America; Montana

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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