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Banff, Canada's First National Park images

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and v…

Date Range: 1902 - 1958

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106

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 - 48 to 106

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1902 - 1958

Physical Description: 59 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and various views in and around the town of Banff.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated

Name Access: Paris, Cyril; Browne, George; Browne, Belmore; Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Orr, Lorne; Brewster, Fern; Brewster, Jim; Luxton, George; Dunsmore, Fulton

Subject Access: Animals; Artists; Banff Indian Days; Banff Winter Carnival; Bighorn Sheep; Bridges; Businesses; Canoes and canoeing; Cave and Basin; Community events; Community life; Competition; Elk; Environment; Family and personal life; History; Hotels; Land, settlement and immigration; Leisure; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountaineering; Mountains; Museums; Municipal views; Multiculturalism; Painting; Public events; Research; Recreation; Royalty; Royal Visit; Settlement; Skating; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Skiing; Sports; Swimming; Tourism; Wildlife; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Minnewanka; Mount Norquay

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Hockey Team

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group portrait of the Banff Hockey Team - Jim Brewster visible second from left

Date Range: 1906-1907

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 706

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 706

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1906-1907

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a group portrait of the Banff Hockey Team - Jim Brewster visible second from left

Name Access: Brewster, Jim

Subject Access: Banff Hockey Team; Hockey; Portrait; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two photographs pertaining to toboggan slides and a family tobogganing during the Banff Winter Carnival, ca.1920-1930.

Date Range: [1920-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 969 to PA - 970

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

4 images

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 - 969 to PA - 970

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1920-1930]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w prints ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm and 8 x 14.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of two photographs pertaining to toboggan slides and a family tobogganing during the Banff Winter Carnival, ca.1920-1930.

Notes: Photographs are annotated on the back

Subject Access: Sports; Recreation; Winter sports; Banff Winter Carnival; Community events

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright status unknown - restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Winter Carnival photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of prints and negatives depicting Banff Winter Carnival events including ski jumping, hockey, figure skating, log chopping competitions, toboggan races, swimming contests, dog sled races, ice sculptures and queen contests between 1920 and 1949, primarily from the 1920s. Includes snows…

Date Range: 1920-1922; 1922; [ca. 1940s]; 1942; 1949

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3b / 2 / NA - 01 to NA - 93 LUX / I / D3b / 2 / PA - 01 to PA - 71

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Print; Photograph print

212 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and professional

Sous-Fonds: I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D / 3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3b / 2 / NA - 01 to NA - 93 LUX / I / D3b / 2 / PA - 01 to PA - 71

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Print; Photograph print

Date Range: 1920-1922; 1922; [ca. 1940s]; 1942; 1949

Physical Description: 164 photographs : 93 b&w negatives ; 14 x 8 cm or smaller : 71 b&w prints ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: Banff Winter Carnival, also known as Winter Sports of the Canadian Rockies, was the first post-war winter sports programme held in Banff, Alberta. The organization had Banff directors, Calgary directors and Directors-at-large from Alberta and outside the province. A wide variety of social and sports events took place under the organization's direction.

Scope & Content: File consists of prints and negatives depicting Banff Winter Carnival events including ski jumping, hockey, figure skating, log chopping competitions, toboggan races, swimming contests, dog sled races, ice sculptures and queen contests between 1920 and 1949, primarily from the 1920s. Includes snowshoe hikes, Sunshine Ski Camp, and personal motor trips to Lake Minnewanka. File includes photographs and prints by Lou Crosby, Dan McCowan, Byron Harmon. Some prints are stamped or annotated by the photographer and include processing receipts and original housing envelopes.

Notes: PA-01 to PA-09 are associated to negatives NA-49 to NA-57. Copy and duplicate prints associated with some negatives

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Norman; Standish, Gordon; Davies, Jim; MacDonald, Hugh John

Subject Access: Winter sports; Winter Carnival; Sunshine Lodge; Skiing; Sled dogs; Ski jumping; Skating; Lake Minnewanka; Lake Louise; Ice sculpture; Hot Springs; Dogsledding

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: NA-05,06,07,21, NA-48, and NA-53 show deterioration and have turned amber

Biographical Source Notes: Banff Winter Carnival fonds

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Second set of duplicate prints of NA-60 to NA-67 in a separate envelope

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Winter Carnival photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of Banff Winter Carnival events including toboggan races, ice sculptures, ski jumping, hockey, and a studio portrait of Queen of Banff Winter Carnival, Miss K. Harrison. Includes photographed copy of framed composite Banff Winter Carnival poster.

Date Range: 1920-1929; 1923; 1939

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3b / 3 / NA - 01 LUX / I / D3b / 3 / PA - 01 to PA - 11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Print

17 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and professional

Sous-Fonds: I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D / 3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3b / 3 / NA - 01 LUX / I / D3b / 3 / PA - 01 to PA - 11

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Print

Date Range: 1920-1929; 1923; 1939

Physical Description: 12 photographs : 1 b&w negatives ; 15.5 x 19.5 cm : 11 b&w prints ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: Banff Winter Carnival, also known as Winter Sports of the Canadian Rockies, was the first post-war winter sports programme held in Banff, Alberta. The organization had Banff directors, Calgary directors and Directors-at-large from Alberta and outside the province. A wide variety of social and sports events took place under the organization's direction.

Scope & Content: File consists of Banff Winter Carnival events including toboggan races, ice sculptures, ski jumping, hockey, and a studio portrait of Queen of Banff Winter Carnival, Miss K. Harrison. Includes photographed copy of framed composite Banff Winter Carnival poster.

Name Access: Standish, Gordon; Luxton, Norman; Orr, Lorne; Brewster, Bill; Moore, Phil

Subject Access: Winter sports; Winter Carnival; Ski jumping; Ice sculpture; Hockey

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Biographical Source Notes: Banff Winter Carnival fonds

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff's first hockey rink

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff's first hockey rink - possibly on the Bow River or modern-day recreation grounds - with a church and Cascade Mountain visible in the distance

Date Range: [ca. 1885-1945]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 704

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 704

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1885-1945]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Banff's first hockey rink - possibly on the Bow River or modern-day recreation grounds - with a church and Cascade Mountain visible in the distance

Subject Access: Bow River; Cascade Mountain; Hockey; Hockey rink; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Brewster Hockey Team

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the 1908 Brewster Hockey Team - Jim Brewster standing second from right, Phil Moore seated in center wearing goalie pads

Date Range: 1908

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 705

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 705

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1908

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the 1908 Brewster Hockey Team - Jim Brewster standing second from right, Phil Moore seated in center wearing goalie pads

Name Access: Brewster, Jim; Moore, Phil

Subject Access: Hockey; Portrait; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Catharine Whyte

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte holding ski poles with a hotel and ski hill visible in the background - "Obergurgl 1936" written on the back in pencil by Catharine

Date Range: 1936

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 175

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 175

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1936

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte holding ski poles with a hotel and ski hill visible in the background - "Obergurgl 1936" written on the back in pencil by Catharine

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Buildings; Family and personal life; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Obergurgl; Austria

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Catharine Whyte

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte on skis with a hotel and ski hill visible in the background - "Catharine Whyte Obergurgl 1936" written on the back in pencil by Catharine

Date Range: 1936

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 176

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 176

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1936

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte on skis with a hotel and ski hill visible in the background - "Catharine Whyte Obergurgl 1936" written on the back in pencil by Catharine

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Buildings; Family and personal life; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Obergurgl; Austria

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Catharine Whyte and Dennis Mighall

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte and Dennis Mighall on skis at Mt. Norquay - "Mt Norquay - 1931 [/] 1. Catharine Whyte [/] 2. Dennis Mighall" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1931

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 830

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 830

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1931

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte and Dennis Mighall on skis at Mt. Norquay - "Mt Norquay - 1931 [/] 1. Catharine Whyte [/] 2. Dennis Mighall" written on the back in pencil

Name Access: Mighall, Dennis; Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Banff Ski Club; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Portrait; Ski areas; Skiing; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Catharine Whyte on skis

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whye on skis with an unidentified mountain in the distance - taken from below

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 127

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 127

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whye on skis with an unidentified mountain in the distance - taken from below

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Mountains; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter; Winter sports

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Cliff White - dark

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White Sr. on skis wearing a backpack with a mountain in the background

Date Range: 1933

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 81

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 81

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1933

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White Sr. on skis wearing a backpack with a mountain in the background

Name Access: White, Clifford J., Sr.; White, Clifford Jackson; White, Clifford

Subject Access: Mountains; Portrait; Skiing; Winter sports

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Clifford White at Norquay Ski Lodge

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White Sr. wearing a Banff Ski Club sweater on skis outside the Mt. Norquay Ski Camp building

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 826

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 826

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White Sr. wearing a Banff Ski Club sweater on skis outside the Mt. Norquay Ski Camp building

Name Access: White, Clifford Jackson; White, Clifford J., Sr.; White, Clifford

Subject Access: Banff Ski Club; Buildings; Norquay Ski Hill; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Clifford White Sr.

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White [Peter's brother] on skis with a snowy slope behind him - "Clifford White {The first}" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 383

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 383

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White [Peter's brother] on skis with a snowy slope behind him - "Clifford White {The first}" written on the back in pencil

Name Access: White, Clifford J., Sr.; White, Clifford Jackson; White, Clifford

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Skiing; Winter sports

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Clifford White Sr.

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White [Peter's brother] on skis - close up

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 384

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 384

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White [Peter's brother] on skis - close up

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Skiing; Winter sports

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected research photographs - early Banff

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd W…

Date Range: [ca.1887-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 107 to 159

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: 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 - 107 to 159

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum

Date Range: [ca.1887-1930]

Physical Description: 53 photographs : b&w prints ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm and 25 x 20 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd Wright Pavilion; Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.

Notes: Prints LUX/II/B5/PA-124 to 159 originally accompanied by b&w copy negatives (9.5 x 12 cm) in yellow envelope; negatives have been stored separately and numbered as items LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Brett, Robert G.; McCowan, Dan; Sanson, Norman

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Banff Indian Days; Banff Skating Club; Banff Winter Carnival; Bow River Boat House; Bridges; Buildings; Businesses; Community events; Community life; Crag and Canyon newspaper; Curling; Deer; Dog Team; Dogsledding; Environment; Events; Family and personal life; Festival; Hot Springs; Hotels; Hunting; Ice sculpture; Landscapes; Mountains; Municipal views; Newspaper; Organizations; Public events; Recreation; Shooting; Skating; Ski racing; Skiing; Sports; Swimming; Townsite development; Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Minnewanka; Devil's Canyon

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Related Material: LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118 [copy negatives]

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected research photographs - early Banff

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Da…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: 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 / NA - 83 to 118

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Physical Description: 36 photographs : b&w negatives ; 9.5 x 12 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.

Notes: Original print copies processed and stored separately as LUX/II/B5/PA-124 to 159

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Brett, Robert G.; McCowan, Dan; Sanson, Norman

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Banff Indian Days; Banff Skating Club; Banff Winter Carnival; Buildings; Businesses; Community events; Community life; Crag and Canyon newspaper; Curling; Deer; Dog Team; Dogsledding; Environment; Events; Family and personal life; Festival; Hot Springs; Hotels; Hunting; Ice sculpture; Landscapes; Mountains; Municipal views; Newspaper; Organizations; Public events; Recreation; Shooting; Skating; Ski racing; Skiing; Sports; Swimming; Townsite development; Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Minnewanka; Devil's Canyon

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - see "Related Material" (print copies available)

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in original envelope

Related Material: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 124 to 159 [print copies]

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Community events and recreation

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs mostly taken by George Luxton, possibly a mix of materials used for publication in the Minneapolis Tribune and personal photographs. Content pertains to parades, acrobatic performances, fireworks, hot air balloons, fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, airplanes, and oth…

Date Range: [ca.1910-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 43 to 80

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print; Published record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / C : Extended family

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

Sub-Series: LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 43 to 80

GMD: Photograph; Print; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1910-1940]

Physical Description: 38 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs mostly taken by George Luxton, possibly a mix of materials used for publication in the Minneapolis Tribune and personal photographs. Content pertains to parades, acrobatic performances, fireworks, hot air balloons, fishing, hunting, boating, swimming, airplanes, and other related subjects.

Subject Access: Activities; Airplanes; Boats; Community events; Community life; Entertainment; Horseback riding; Hunting; Parades; Picnics and picnicking; Public events; Public entertainment; Recreation; Sailboats; Sports; Swimming; Winter sports

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Curling Club

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Curling Club posed in front of a building - Dr. Harry Brett and D.D. Galletly identified by annotation on the back

Date Range: [ca. 1885-1945]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 703

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 703

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1885-1945]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Curling Club posed in front of a building - Dr. Harry Brett and D.D. Galletly identified by annotation on the back