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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
Less detail
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Jasper Institute 1994

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three transparency slide photographs sent to Ben Gadd from Dave Thomas. Images pertain to a five-day ecology course near Suplhur Skyline Trail and Geraldine Lakes Trail which Ben led through the Jasper Institute in 1994. Images in file are accompanied by a letter from Dave to Ben, …
Date Range
1994
Reference Code
V810 / III / B / NS - 1 to 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / III / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / B / NS - 1 to 3
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Dave Thomas
Date Range
1994
Physical Description
3 photographs : col. transparency slides ; 35 mm -- 1 textual record
Scope & Content
File consists of three transparency slide photographs sent to Ben Gadd from Dave Thomas. Images pertain to a five-day ecology course near Suplhur Skyline Trail and Geraldine Lakes Trail which Ben led through the Jasper Institute in 1994. Images in file are accompanied by a letter from Dave to Ben, thanking him for leading the program.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Thomas, Dave
Subject Access
Guiding
Exploration
Education
Environment
Ecology
Hiking
Trails
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Luxton's Pacific Crossing (copy negatives)

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 82 negative photographs pertaining to Norman Luxton's trip across the Pacific Ocean aboard the Tilikum in 1901. Photographs were collected by Eleanor Luxton for use in her book, Luxton's Pacific Crossing. Includes one portrait of Norman Luxton in Australia, and views of Samoa.
Date Range
[1969-1975]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / NA - 1 to 82
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Negative, copy
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional series
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers, 1969-1975
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / NA - 1 to 82
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Negative, copy
Date Range
[1969-1975]
Physical Description
82 photographs : b&w negatives ; 14 x 10 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 82 negative photographs pertaining to Norman Luxton's trip across the Pacific Ocean aboard the Tilikum in 1901. Photographs were collected by Eleanor Luxton for use in her book, Luxton's Pacific Crossing. Includes one portrait of Norman Luxton in Australia, and views of Samoa.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Exploration
Travel
Research
Publication
Geographic Access
Australia
Samoa
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Luxton's Pacific Crossing images

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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
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Photo book with Peter Dettling

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one CD containing 137 digital image [JPG] files. Images were taken by Peter Dettling for use in a photobook project which Ben Gadd contributed to; images pertain to wildlife, mountains and natural landscapes in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
2002-2004
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / DF - 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Recording disc
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / DF - 2
GMD
Recording disc
Date Range
2002-2004
Physical Description
1 compact disc : 1 digital files
Scope & Content
File consists of one CD containing 137 digital image [JPG] files. Images were taken by Peter Dettling for use in a photobook project which Ben Gadd contributed to; images pertain to wildlife, mountains and natural landscapes in the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Wildlife
Environment
Photography
Animals
Landscape
Mountains
Exploration
National parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Published writing, 1993 to 2002

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published materials produced by Ben Gadd between 1993 and 2002. File includes various articles pertaining to hiking, tourism and cave exploration in Jasper National Park and other areas of the Canadian Rockies; French and English copies of a brochure titled "Day-hiker's Guide to Ja…
Date Range
1993-2002
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 29
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 29
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1993-2002
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of published materials produced by Ben Gadd between 1993 and 2002. File includes various articles pertaining to hiking, tourism and cave exploration in Jasper National Park and other areas of the Canadian Rockies; French and English copies of a brochure titled "Day-hiker's Guide to Jasper National Park"; and correspondence between Ben and several publishers pertaining to his article submissions..
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Magazine
Environment
Wildlife
Exploration
Trails
Hiking
Travel
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
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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Shopping lists, supplies, receipts, newspaper clippings

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of receipts [accommodation, groceries, etc.], supply lists, and other financial records pertaining to the Tilikum voyage in 1901/1902. File also includes newspaper clippings pertaining to the Tilikum voyage [1926-1954] and the 60th anniversary of Norman Luxton's participation on the t…
Date Range
1901-1902
1926
1929-1930
1940
1954
1961
Reference Code
LUX / I / B1 / 17 to 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / B : Tilikum voyage
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / B1 : Clippings, notepads, photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / B1 / 17 to 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1901-1902
1926
1929-1930
1940
1954
1961
Physical Description
0.3 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of receipts [accommodation, groceries, etc.], supply lists, and other financial records pertaining to the Tilikum voyage in 1901/1902. File also includes newspaper clippings pertaining to the Tilikum voyage [1926-1954] and the 60th anniversary of Norman Luxton's participation on the trip [1961].
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Voss, John
Subject Access
Businesses
Commerce
Finances
Exploration
Travel
Anniversary
Museums
Boats
Boat building
Canoes and canoeing
Newspaper
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Vancouver
Victoria
Australia
Sydney
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items stored in two file folders based on subject: LUX / I / B1 / 17 : Receipts, lists, other financial records LUX / I / B1 / 18 : Newspaper clippings
Processing Status
Processed
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Textbook contribution, cave exploration

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of six transparency photographs sent by Ben Gadd to Donna McLaughlin for use in a textbook project in 1993. Photographs pertain to guiding in Cadomin Cave and a grizzly bear den near Elysium Pass in Jasper National Park.
Date Range
1985
1993
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NS - 1 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NS - 1 to 6
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Ben Gadd, Daroy Hager
Date Range
1985
1993
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. transparency slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of six transparency photographs sent by Ben Gadd to Donna McLaughlin for use in a textbook project in 1993. Photographs pertain to guiding in Cadomin Cave and a grizzly bear den near Elysium Pass in Jasper National Park.
Notes
Corresponding textual material (including detailed photograph descriptions by Ben Gadd) processed in file M590 / III / D / 39
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Environment
Guiding
Caves
Hiking
Recreation
Exploration
Wildlife
Animals
Bears
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Jasper National Park
Elysium Pass
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
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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Tilikum canoe and displays

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting the Tilikum canoe and related information signs on display in Victoria, British Columbia [ca.1935-1940] before and after a restoration project completed in 1936. One photograph on brown matboard depicts several unnamed individuals [ca.1901, likely including Ca…
Date Range
[1901]
[1935]-1940
[1970]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 115 to 126
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E4 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 115 to 126
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1901]
[1935]-1940
[1970]
Physical Description
12 photographs : b&w and col. ; 24.5 x 18.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting the Tilikum canoe and related information signs on display in Victoria, British Columbia [ca.1935-1940] before and after a restoration project completed in 1936. One photograph on brown matboard depicts several unnamed individuals [ca.1901, likely including Capt. John Voss and Norman Luxton] standing aboard the Tilikum. File also includes one colour postcard print [ca. 1970] depicting the Tilikum on display in the Maritime Museum in Victoria.
Notes
Photograph on matboard is signed "G.E.L." [possibly Georgina Eleanor Luxton] in bottom left corner
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Voss, John
Subject Access
Canoes and canoeing
Geography
History
Transportation
Travel
Exploration
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Victoria
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Related Material
Duplicate of 1901 photograph in file [LUX/I/E4/PA-123] with less yellowing and fading processed under reference code [LUX/I/B1/12/PA-82]
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Education
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Tilikum certificate, 1901

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one certificate created by Woodworth Campbell and given to Norman Luxton in 1938 to celebrate his arrival in Australia during his expedition aboard the Tilikum dugout canoe in 1901.
Date Range
1901
Reference Code
LUX / I / B1 / 19
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
  2 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / B1 : Tilikum voyage
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / B1 / 19 :
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / B1 / 19
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1901
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records (1 certificate : 38 x 25 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one certificate created by Woodworth Campbell and given to Norman Luxton in 1938 to celebrate his arrival in Australia during his expedition aboard the Tilikum dugout canoe in 1901.
Material Details
Certificate has one blue ribbon and one red ribbon attached to bottom left and right corners, respectively
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Campbell, Woodworth
Subject Access
Canoes and canoeing
Exploration
Travel
Geographic Access
Australia
Language
English
Conservation
Item stored in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
thumbnail
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