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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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Athabasca Glacier

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Athabasca Glacier

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 138

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 - 138

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of the Athabasca Glacier

Subject Access: Athabasca Glacier; Columbia Icefield; Glaciers; Mountains

Geographic Access: Jasper National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Avenue

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue with an out-of-focus figure in the middle of the shot - visible in the background are parked cars, businesses, and the Mount Royal Hotel

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 35

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 - 35

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue with an out-of-focus figure in the middle of the shot - visible in the background are parked cars, businesses, and the Mount Royal Hotel

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Businesses; Mountains

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Avenue - close-up

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of businesses along Banff Avenue including the Mandarin Cafe, Cascade Hotel, Union 76, and Mount Royal Hotel

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 34

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 - 34

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of businesses along Banff Avenue including the Mandarin Cafe, Cascade Hotel, Union 76, and Mount Royal Hotel

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Businesses; Cascade Hotel; Mount Royal Hotel

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Banff Avenue - looking north

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue in the winter looking north towards Cascade Mountain - various parked cars and businesses visible along the street

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 27

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 - 27

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue in the winter looking north towards Cascade Mountain - various parked cars and businesses visible along the street

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Businesses; Cascade Mountain; Mountains; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Banff Avenue - looking north

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue in the winter looking north towards Cascade Mountain - various parked cars and businesses visible along the street

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 28

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 - 28

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue in the winter looking north towards Cascade Mountain - various parked cars and businesses visible along the street

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Businesses; Cascade Mountain; Mountains; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Banff Avenue - looking north

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue in the winter looking north towards Cascade Mountain - various parked cars and businesses visible along the street

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 29

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 - 29

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue in the winter looking north towards Cascade Mountain - various parked cars and businesses visible along the street

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Businesses; Cascade Mountain; Mountains; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Banff Avenue - looking north

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue looking north towards Cascade Mountain - people on horseback, parked cars, and businesses visible along the street

Date Range: 1940

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 32

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 - 32

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1940

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

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue looking north towards Cascade Mountain - people on horseback, parked cars, and businesses visible along the street

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Businesses; Burns Block; Cascade Mountain; Horses; Horseback riding; Mountains; White Block

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Avenue - looking south

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue looking south towards Sulphur Mountain in the winter - various parked cars and businesses visible along the street

Date Range: 1935

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 22

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 - 22

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1935

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

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue looking south towards Sulphur Mountain in the winter - various parked cars and businesses visible along the street

Subject Access: Automobiles; Businesses; Banff townsite; Mountains; Sulphur Mountain; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Avenue and Cascade Mountain

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Avenue Bridge with Cascade Mountain in the distance

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1936]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 97

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 - 97

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1936]

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

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Avenue Bridge with Cascade Mountain in the distance

Subject Access: Banff Avenue; Businesses; Cascade Mountain

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Elementary School

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Elementary School with a car parked in front of it - taken from across the street - Cascade Mountain visible in the distance

Date Range: [ca. 1940-1960]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 227

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 - 227

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1940-1960]

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

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Elementary School with a car parked in front of it - taken from across the street - Cascade Mountain visible in the distance

Subject Access: Banff Elementary School; Buildings; Buildings and facilities; Cascade Mountain; School

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Elementary School

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the new Banff Elementary School taken from across the street - Cascade Mountain visible in the background

Date Range: 1957

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 228

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 - 228

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1957

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

Scope & Content: Image of the new Banff Elementary School taken from across the street - Cascade Mountain visible in the background

Subject Access: Buildings; Buildings and facilities; Banff Elementary School; School

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Sulphur Mountain Gondola Lift

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Sulphur Mountain gondola with the townsite, Tunnel Mountain, and Cascade Mountain in the background - title and details on the back

Date Range: [ca. 1940-1960]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 308

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Postcard

2 images

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 - 308

GMD: Postcard

Date Range: [ca. 1940-1960]

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

Scope & Content: Image of the Sulphur Mountain gondola with the townsite, Tunnel Mountain, and Cascade Mountain in the background - title and details on the back