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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Number "5" on back
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-072
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-072
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph1 : print, 18x29cm
Scope & Content
Number "5" on back
Notes
Framed size: 19x30cm
Conservation
Physical condition: ec
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[2 unidentified First Nations men enacting a battle]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Man on horse with tomahawk, man on foot with spear. Number "1" on back
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-054
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-054
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph1 : col. print, 32x24cm
Scope & Content
Man on horse with tomahawk, man on foot with spear. Number "1" on back
Notes
Framed size 43x35cm
Conservation
Physical condition: ec
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[2unidentified women, Georgina Luxton (far right) and unidentified man in front of unidentified stone building]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-032
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-032
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 17.5x12cm
Notes
Framed size 19.5x14.5cm
Conservation
Physical condition: mc (photo bent)
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[2unidentified women, Georgina Luxton (far right) and unidentified man in front of unidentified stone building]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-036
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-036
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 17.5x12cm
Notes
Framed size 19.5x14.5cm. Same image as PC-032. In envelope marked "Eleanor". Stamp from photo lab on back
Conservation
Physical condition: ec
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[3 unidentified men in front of unidentified mountain]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Photographer's stamp: "Byron Harmon, Banff Canada"
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-048
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-048
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph1 : print, 20x24.5cm
Scope & Content
Photographer's stamp: "Byron Harmon, Banff Canada"
Notes
Framed size 39x44 cm. Same mountain as PC-046 and 047
Conservation
Physical condition: mc (some staining; signicant damage to back of frame)
Creator
Byron Harmon
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Unidentified men in Stoney First Nations traditional dress
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-030
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-030
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. print, 17.5x12cm
Scope & Content
Unidentified men in Stoney First Nations traditional dress
Notes
Framed size 18.5x14cm
Conservation
Physical condition: ec
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16th Green, Banff Springs Golf course

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
3 unidentified golfers
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-061
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-061
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph1 : print, 32x26cm
Scope & Content
3 unidentified golfers
Notes
Framed size: 54x44cm
Conservation
Physical condition: ec
Creator
Associated Screen News
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01065. Down Bow Valley from Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Mount Rundle and valley
Date Range
1902
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-045
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-045
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1902
Physical Description
1 photograph1 : print, 51x23cm
Scope & Content
Mount Rundle and valley
Notes
Framed size 68x39cm
Conservation
Physical condition: mc
Creator
Detroit Photographic Co.
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010683 Illecillewaet Glaceri from Glacier House, Selkirk Mountains B.C.

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Part of Glacier House hotel is shown
Date Range
1902
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-044
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-044
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1902
Physical Description
1 photograph1 : print, 51x23cm
Scope & Content
Part of Glacier House hotel is shown
Notes
Framed size 68x39cm
Conservation
Physical condition: mc
Creator
Detroit Photographic Co.
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'A' Squadron 12th Regt. Mtd Rifles C.O.E.F. Calgary, March 1915 ; R238

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Group portrait of 12th Regiment soldiers during period of First World War
Date Range
March 1915
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-052
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-052
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
March 1915
Physical Description
1 photograph1 : print, 49x23cm
Scope & Content
Group portrait of 12th Regiment soldiers during period of First World War
Notes
Framed size 60x33cm
Conservation
Physical condition: pc
Creator
Ring-Photo Calgary"
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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Agnes Kaquitts (pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) stood in front of a tipi.
Date Range
ca.1910
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 7 / NG - 10
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  3 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D / 3 : Organizations
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 7 / NG - 10
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
ca.1910
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 20.3 x 25.4 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of Agnes Kaquitts (pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) stood in front of a tipi.
Name Access
Kaquitts, Agnes
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Conservation
Scratches on negative and edge tape is peeling off
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Processing Status
Processed
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[Airplane on Bow River]

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

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Date Range
1929
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 65
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D / 6 : Other activities and interests
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 65
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
1photograph: b&w negative ; 15.2 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of a b&w photograph negative of an airplane on the Bow River.
Notes
Annotated envelope with LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66 indicates this is Fred McCall's landing of the Stinson Detrioter on the Bow River in January 1929
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
McCall, Fred
Subject Access
Banff
Airplane
Airplanes
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow River
Related Material
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 66
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Note on back; "Alexander House died Nordegg Brother of [illegible]". Studio portrait of man in traditional First Nations dress
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-073
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-073
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph1 : col. print,17x29cm
Scope & Content
Note on back; "Alexander House died Nordegg Brother of [illegible]". Studio portrait of man in traditional First Nations dress
Notes
Framed size: 18x30cm
Conservation
Physical condition: ec
Title Source
Note on back of photograph
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
[Archer]
Date Range
ca.1910
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 7 / NG - 4
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D / 3 : Organizations
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 7 / NG - 4
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
ca.1910
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 20.3 x 25.4 cm
Scope & Content
[Archer]
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Conservation
Bottom right corner has missing glass and an incomplete fracture. Scratches on the emulsion and discolouration at the bottom of the image.
Processing Status
Processed
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Articles, collected writings and notes

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of files of articles and stories by numerous authors collected for the High River and southern Alberta ranching research projects
Date Range
[1956 to 1961]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B4 - 160 to 183
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
II.B.4. Professional : historical research
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / II / B4 - 160 to 183
Date Range
[1956 to 1961]
Physical Description
ca.25 cm of textual records : typescripts
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of files of articles and stories by numerous authors collected for the High River and southern Alberta ranching research projects
Notes
Files were created as part of Glenbow-Alberta Institute research projects, 1956-1961
Access Restrictions
Reproduction may be restricted due to conservation concerns
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Content Details
LIST OF FILES (LUX/II/B4 - 160 to 183) :
* Re: people (biographies), East Longview Hill, Tongue Creek, early founding and settling of High River, pioneers of High River (alphabetical listing), ranches, Roman Catholic churches of southern Alberta, Calgary (2 cm) (B4-160)
* Re: people (biographies), Fort Whoop Up, Gladys Ridge district, Turner Valley, ranching, Longview, Macleod, Mitford, Creek, Cayley, NWMP, Bow Island, Davisburg, whiskey forts, sun dance (3 cm) (B4-161, 162)
* Re: people (biographies, obituaries), pioneer life, Pakan, explorers of western Canada, history of law enforcement in Alberta, Turner Valley and Black Diamond, Bow Island, Fish Creek, Pine Creek and Davisburg, Fort Whoop Up, Fort Standoff, Fort Kipp, High River, Hudson's Bay Company, first Missouri steamboats, correspondence with Montana Historical Society (1930), Fort Benton (3.5 cm) (B4-163 to 165)
* Manuscript: Alberta cow country / by Guy Weadick, 124 p. (1 cm) (B4-166)
* Re: people (biographies), Tongue Creek, ranching, history of the Roman Catholic churches in southern Alberta, East Longview Hill, polo ponies, St. Joseph's Indian Industrial School. Including 2 newsclippings (3 cm) (B4-167, 168)
* Re: people (biographies), southern Alberta, High River, Fort Whoop Up, Fort Standoff and Fort Kipp. Includes: correspondence between Saskatchewan Historical Society and Historian Society of Montana re Little Bear; newsclipping (.5 cm) (B4-169)
* Re: people (biographies), Smoky Lake, Reverend J. H. Ruttan, Rossville Mission, High River, the press in Western Canada, Medicine Hat, Cochrane, western plains Claresholm, NWMP in the foothills, ranching. Includes newsclippings (3.5 cm) (B4-170 to 172)
* Re: people (biographies), Raymond, Claresholm, Diamond City, Lethbridge, T. L. Ranch, James Redfern, Taber, Medicine Hat, Fish Creek, Pine Creek and Davisburg, Turner Valley and Black Diamond (1.5 cm) (B4-173)
* Re: people (biographies), Macleod Gazette, glacial geology from Turner Valley to Coleman, High River, churches, E. P. Ranch, western polo, Raymond, Gladys Ridge district, Midnapore, Stavely, The Highwood (index and article), Glenbow, oil districts, Bow Island, schools, Okotoks (3 cm) (B4-174, 175)
* Re: people (biographies), Tongue Creek, western plains and foothills of Alberta, High River, early medicine in Calgary, law enforcement in Alberta, Claresholm, Beaver Creek Valley, irrigation in the Palliser Triangle area (2 cm) (B4-176, 177)
* Notes and drafts re: From travois to track, the western Canadian horse / by Doreen Runciman (1.5 cm) (B4-178)
* Story: The Legend of Turtle Mountain / Laurie Stanley, 2 p. (B4-179)
* Manuscript: History of early days at Pincher Creek, 66p., author unknown (.5 cm) (B4-180)
* Manuscript: A history of the High River district, author unknown, 206p (3 cm) (B4-181 to 183)
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[Backus water motor]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a photograph negative of a Backus water motor.
Date Range
1900-1950
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected Material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E / 4 : Photographs
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 2
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1900-1950
Physical Description
1 photograph: b&w negative ;
Scope & Content
Item consists of a photograph negative of a Backus water motor.
Subject Access
Industry
Commercial products
Geographic Access
Banff
Alberta
Related Material
Corresponding print LUX / I / E4 / PA - 39
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff, Canada's First National Park

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-sub-series consists of records relating to Eleanor Luxton's research on Banff, Canada's First National Park manuscript and includes notes, working copies of the manuscript, publisher's galley copies, correspondence and reviews.
Date Range
ca. 1969-1975
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 - 21 to 41
Description Level
4.1 / Sub-sub-series
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4.1 / Sub-sub-series
Series
II.B.5. Professional : Literary papers
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 - 21 to 41
Date Range
ca. 1969-1975
Physical Description
0.6 m textual records and graphic material
Scope & Content
Sub-sub-series consists of records relating to Eleanor Luxton's research on Banff, Canada's First National Park manuscript and includes notes, working copies of the manuscript, publisher's galley copies, correspondence and reviews.
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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[Banff Indian Trading Post with unidentified men in front]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Sign on front reads "Free Museum"
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-059
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Reference Code
LUX III D PC-059
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph1 : print, 22x18cm
Scope & Content
Sign on front reads "Free Museum"
Notes
Framed size: 49x45cm
Conservation
Physical condition: ec
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a copy negative depicting Banff Avenue and Cascade Mountain
Date Range
ca.1900
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 9
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E / 4 : Photographs
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 9
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
ca.1900
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w negative ; 10.1 x 12.7 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of a copy negative depicting Banff Avenue and Cascade Mountain
Subject Access
Banff
Cascade Mountain
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Banff
Alberta
Related Material
Photograph measures 5x4". Corresponding print: LUX / I / E4 PA-133
Processing Status
Processed
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