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Assorted entertainment, business cards, advertisements

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54783
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising…
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 52
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 52
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Postcard illustration produced by L.H. Larsen
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising La Ronde Revolving Restaurant in Edmonton; a copy of "Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" by Esso Imperial Service containing an article about Banff National Park [pages 2-3]; a Laura Secord advertisement and info booklet, "The History of Our Flag"; a partial pack of blank score cards titled Auction Bridge; a page titled "Rules for the Game of Five Hundred"; a newspaper clipping with comics on both sides; and a large [23 x 15 cm] postcard with illustration titled "What Would You Have Done?" [see notes].
Notes
NOTE: Large postcard "What Would You Have Done?" contains outdated and potentially offensive language which is reflective of the time period in which it was produced.
"Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" publication has mailing stamp on back addressed to Norman Luxton.
"Rules for the Game of Five Hundred" card annotated in pencil
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Businesses
History
Entertainment
Hotel
Travel
Tourism
Sports
Skiing
Recreation
Finances
Commerce
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs depicting Maryalice Harvey Stewart and friends during a trip to Athabasca Pass in Jasper National Park to celebrate the unveiling of a historic site plaque.
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V605 / II / PA - 1 to 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  2 images  
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
V605 / II: Personal records
Sous-Fonds
V605
Accession Number
2014.8310
Reference Code
V605 / II / PA - 1 to 10
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
11 photographs : col. prints ; 12.5 x 9 cm and 9 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs depicting Maryalice Harvey Stewart and friends during a trip to Athabasca Pass in Jasper National Park to celebrate the unveiling of a historic site plaque.
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
History
National parks and reserves
Events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Athabasca
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
thumbnail
Less detail
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Canada and United States travel photographs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55306
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 70 personal and family photograph prints. Content pertains to trips to the Okanagan region in British Columbia, Jasper, New Hampshire, and Banff; and views of the Luxton family property [206 Beaver St.]
Date Range
1964 - 1965
1970
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 703 to 772
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 - 703 to 772
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1964 - 1965
1970
Physical Description
70 photographs : b&w prints ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 70 personal and family photograph prints. Content pertains to trips to the Okanagan region in British Columbia, Jasper, New Hampshire, and Banff; and views of the Luxton family property [206 Beaver St.]
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
Tourism
Landscapes
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Okanagan
United States of America
New Hampshire
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in file
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Collected photographs, 1950 and later

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55494
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs depict children fishing and attending school, two pictures from the wedding of Hugh Lee, Eleanor Luxton and friends in Quebec [ca.1990], and a portrait of an unidentified RCMP officer.
Date Range
[ca.1950-1990]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 161 to 170
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 - 161 to 170
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1950-1990]
Physical Description
10 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 23 x 28 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs depict children fishing and attending school, two pictures from the wedding of Hugh Lee, Eleanor Luxton and friends in Quebec [ca.1990], and a portrait of an unidentified RCMP officer.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
Recreation
Fishing
Children
Portrait
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Geographic Access
Canada
Ontario
Quebec
United States of America
Wisconsin
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Family, friends, Luxton home

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55175
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
Less detail
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Family history notes, editing notes, other

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55126
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
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents and correspondence pertaining to life insurance, travel insurance, property insurance, and other related services purchased by Eleanor Luxton.
Date Range
1972-1987
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 181 to 184
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 181 to 184
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1972-1987
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents and correspondence pertaining to life insurance, travel insurance, property insurance, and other related services purchased by Eleanor Luxton.
Notes
Contents are arranged by insurance providers: LUX / II / D / 181 and 182 : Reed Shaw Stenhouse Ltd. LUX / II / D / 183 : Miller and Beazley Ltd., Royal Insurance LUX / II / D / 184 : Rocky Mountain Agencies, other
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Correspondence
Commerce
Communications
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Local trips, Rocky Mountain landscapes, holiday gatherings

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55183
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
Less detail
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Luxton home, Montreal trip, 1971 book exhibit

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55180
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 35 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's family members and travels between 1930-1940; a trip to Montreal [1955]; an exhibit featuring Eleanor Luxton's book, "Luxton's Pacific Crossing", 1971; and Eleanor Luxton visiting friends near Luxton Park [Langford, B.C.?].
Date Range
[1930-1940]
1955
1967
1971-[1972]
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 403 to 437
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 - 403 to 437
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1930-1940]
1955
1967
1971-[1972]
Physical Description
35 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12.5 x 9cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 35 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's family members and travels between 1930-1940; a trip to Montreal [1955]; an exhibit featuring Eleanor Luxton's book, "Luxton's Pacific Crossing", 1971; and Eleanor Luxton visiting friends near Luxton Park [Langford, B.C.?].
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
Tourism
Winter
Landscapes
Picnics and picnicking
Publication
Events
Public events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
British Columbia
Langford
Quebec
Montreal
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
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Luxton's Pacific Crossing images

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55294
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 47 photographs which were collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing. Images pertain to Norman Luxton's 1901 voyage aboard the Tilikum dugout canoe, including views of the Tilikum on public display. File also includes two letter…
Date Range
1900 - 1901
1926
1969 - 1975
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 1 to 47
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 1 to 47
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1900 - 1901
1926
1969 - 1975
Physical Description
47 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 47 photographs which were collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing. Images pertain to Norman Luxton's 1901 voyage aboard the Tilikum dugout canoe, including views of the Tilikum on public display. File also includes two letters: one sent to Norman Luxton in 1926 by James Hall[?] pertaining to the voyage, and one to Eleanor Luxton from J.W.D. Symons at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia pertaining to the use of the museum's images in her book.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Canoes and canoeing
Communications
Correspondence
Exploration
Family and personal life
Museums
Publication
Research
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Victoria
Fiji
Australia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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