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Luxton family fonds

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Reference Code
LUX
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
  1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
LUX
Sous-Fonds
LUX
Accession Number
Lux1 - EL estate, 1996
Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000
Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001
Reference Code
LUX
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Other Title Info
Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Physical Description
ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)
History / Biographical
The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.
Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.
Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.
In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.
The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.
Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.
Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.
Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.
Notes
Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.
III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First Nations
Professional and Personal Life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Research
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material
box list for unprocessed material
Creator
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First nations
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [possibly compiled by Maud Kidney] with ca. 100 newspaper articles and full pages attached inside. Contents pertain to golden wedding anniversaries of Frank and Alice Wheatley and Annie and Ulysses LaCasse; obituary notices for numerous individuals including Norman an…
Date Range
1933
1935 - 1940
1947
1950
1956
1960 - 1965
1968
1969
1974
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / IV / C : 1946 - 1970
Accession Number
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Articles mainly published by the Crag and Canyon and the Calgary Herald
Date Range
1933
1935 - 1940
1947
1950
1956
1960 - 1965
1968
1969
1974
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (1 scrapbook : 52 pages ; 31 x 39 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [possibly compiled by Maud Kidney] with ca. 100 newspaper articles and full pages attached inside. Contents pertain to golden wedding anniversaries of Frank and Alice Wheatley and Annie and Ulysses LaCasse; obituary notices for numerous individuals including Norman and Georgina Luxton, Jimmy Simpson Sr. and Jim and Fern Brewster; articles on achievements by Jimmy Simpson Sr., Norman Luxton, Norman B. Sanson and others; and other news including opinion articles, sports updates and articles on construction/expansion projects and local events held in Banff.
Notes
Newspaper articles attached to inside of scrapbook cover wide range of dates. Scrapbook has been placed in sub-series M74 / IV / C [1946 - 1970] as a large portion of articles fall within specified dates.
Some articles are loose in scrapbook
Material Details
Most newspaper clippings attached inside with adhesive, some items loose.
Name Access
Wheatley, Alice
Wheatley, Frank
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
LaCasse, Annie
LaCasse, Ulysses
Kidney, Forest H. (Pop)
Kidney, Maude
Simpson, Jimmy, Sr.
Sanson, Norman
Brewster, Fern
Brewster, Jim
Harmon, Byron
Brett, Robert G.
Subject Access
Businesses
Calgary Herald
Community events
Commerce and industry
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Family and personal life
Funeral
Hockey
Sports
Travel
Tourism
Townsite development
Skiing
Politics
Photography
Advertising
Industry
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Physical access may be restricted due to fragile state
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been tied with unbleached cotton string to keep contents together and prevent loss or misplacement of loose articles inside
Item stored flat and separately from other materials to prevent further physical damage
Consider digitizing contents of scrapbook and limiting access to the physical copy due to its poor condition and risk of loose contents
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Land, settlement and immigration
Commerce and industry
Family and personal life
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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Canadian Cattlemen & Forest and Outdoors magazines

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 copies of "Forest and Outdoors" and "Canadian Cattlemen" magazines published between 1948 and 1960. Content pertains to farming, cattle rearing and sales, outdoor activities including hunting and archery, wildlife identification, the Calgary Stampede, horseback riding trips, and …
Date Range
1948
1952-1953
1955
1960
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / 28
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1948
1952-1953
1955
1960
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 22.5 x 29.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 copies of "Forest and Outdoors" and "Canadian Cattlemen" magazines published between 1948 and 1960. Content pertains to farming, cattle rearing and sales, outdoor activities including hunting and archery, wildlife identification, the Calgary Stampede, horseback riding trips, and other related subjects. Includes special July 1955 issue of "Canadian Cattlemen" celebrating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Alberta and Saskatchewan as Canadian provinces.
Notes
File contents include two identical copies of November 1948 "Forest and Outdoors" publication.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Agriculture
Animals
Advertising
Environment
Industry
Hunting
Birds
Archery
Sports
Recreation
Calgary Power Ltd.
Horses
Calgary Stampede
Finances
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Land, settlement and immigration
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cheviot Mine dispute - collected news articles

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of news articles collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes articles from the Jasper Booster, the Edmonton Journal, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Journal, Alberta Wilderness Association, and other publishers.
Date Range
1996-2002
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 6
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Responsibility
Compiled by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1996-2002
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of news articles collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes articles from the Jasper Booster, the Edmonton Journal, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Journal, Alberta Wilderness Association, and other publishers.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural resources
Mining
Environment
Industry
Publication
Newspaper
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Jasper
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cheviot Mine dispute - collected publications

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of project overviews, update reports and other materials published by Cardinal River Coals Ltd. pertaining to the proposed construction of Cheviot Mine near Cadomin, Alberta.
Date Range
1994-1998
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 3
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1994-1998
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of project overviews, update reports and other materials published by Cardinal River Coals Ltd. pertaining to the proposed construction of Cheviot Mine near Cadomin, Alberta.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural resources
Mining
Environment
Industry
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cheviot Mine dispute - correspondence

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent to Ben Gadd pertaining to a proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes correspondence from Cardinal River Coals Ltd., the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, and the Alberta Wilderness Association.
Date Range
1995-2000
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 4
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1995-2000
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent to Ben Gadd pertaining to a proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes correspondence from Cardinal River Coals Ltd., the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, and the Alberta Wilderness Association.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural resources
Mining
Environment
Industry
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Cheviot Mine dispute - legal report

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a report compiled by Ben Gadd's legal representative, Jennifer J. Klimek, pertaining to a legal dispute opposing the Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Report includes all evidence filed on behalf of Ben Gadd against Cardinal River Coals Ltd.
Date Range
2004
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 8
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Compiled by Jennifer J. Klimek
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a report compiled by Ben Gadd's legal representative, Jennifer J. Klimek, pertaining to a legal dispute opposing the Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Report includes all evidence filed on behalf of Ben Gadd against Cardinal River Coals Ltd.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural resources
Mining
Environment
Industry
Legal and Financial
Laws and legislation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Natural resources
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cheviot Mine dispute - Mountain Park video project

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Lee Godby and other documents pertaining to a video project which they produced together, titled "Mountain Park". The video project discusses the mining history of a former settlement near Cadomin, Alberta called Mountain Park, and the proposed r…
Date Range
1995-1996
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 10
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Lee Godby and Ben Gadd
Date Range
1995-1996
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Lee Godby and other documents pertaining to a video project which they produced together, titled "Mountain Park". The video project discusses the mining history of a former settlement near Cadomin, Alberta called Mountain Park, and the proposed re-development of the area's closed mine by Cardinal River Coals Ltd. in 1995, under the name Cheviot Mine.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural resources
Mining
Environment
Industry
Legal and Financial
Laws and legislation
Films and film making
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
V810 / IV / A / NF - 1 to 3
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Natural resources
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cheviot Mine dispute - notes, meeting summaries

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and comments by Ben Gadd pertaining to a proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. File also includes notes pertaining to a related mining project near Luscar, Alberta in 1991.
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 5
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and comments by Ben Gadd pertaining to a proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. File also includes notes pertaining to a related mining project near Luscar, Alberta in 1991.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural resources
Mining
Environment
Industry
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cheviot Mine dispute - other legal records

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a submission of appeal and a summary of billed expenses pertaining to a legal dispute between Ben Gadd and Cardinal River Coals Ltd. concerning the proposed development of the Cheviot Mine near Cadomin, Alberta. Documents in file were produced by Ben Gadd's legal representative, Je…
Date Range
2004-2005
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 9
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Compiled by Jennifer J. Klimek
Date Range
2004-2005
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a submission of appeal and a summary of billed expenses pertaining to a legal dispute between Ben Gadd and Cardinal River Coals Ltd. concerning the proposed development of the Cheviot Mine near Cadomin, Alberta. Documents in file were produced by Ben Gadd's legal representative, Jennifer J. Klimek.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural resources
Mining
Environment
Industry
Legal and Financial
Laws and legislation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Natural resources
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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