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Tobacco dance, 1944

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one miniature photograph album [12.5 x 7.5 cm] made of black construction paper containing 4 b&w photograph prints pertaining to a Tobacco Dance event in Gleichen, Alberta in 1944. Photographs depict landscape views, teepees, and groups of unidentified Indigenous people [possibly …

Date Range: 1944

Reference Code: LUX / I / E6 / PD - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; 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 / E6 : Photographs : Stoney

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E6 / PD - 1

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1944

Physical Description: 1 album (4 photographs : b&w ; 8 x 5.5 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one miniature photograph album [12.5 x 7.5 cm] made of black construction paper containing 4 b&w photograph prints pertaining to a Tobacco Dance event in Gleichen, Alberta in 1944. Photographs depict landscape views, teepees, and groups of unidentified Indigenous people [possibly members of the nearby Siksika Nation]. The rest of the album is blank.

Material Details: Album bound with thin pink string

Subject Access: Cultural pluralism; Events; Dance; Environment; Community events; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Landscapes; Multiculturalism

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Gleichen

Language: N/A

Category: Cultural pluralism; Environment; First nations

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Eleanor and Norman Luxton, family and friends

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 12 prints depicting Eleanor and Norman Luxton, as well as various friends and colleagues. Content pertains to a book signing event featuring Eleanor Luxton [possibly ca.1971 after publication of the book "Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing"]; early photographs of Norman and Eleanor…

Date Range: 1906; [1912-1913]; [1915-1920]; [1939]; [1940-1945]; [1971]; 1973

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 340 to 351

Description Level: 5 / File

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 - 340 to 351

Date Range: 1906; [1912-1913]; [1915-1920]; [1939]; [1940-1945]; [1971]; 1973

Physical Description: 12 photograph prints : b&w and col.; 20.5 x 25.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 12 prints depicting Eleanor and Norman Luxton, as well as various friends and colleagues. Content pertains to a book signing event featuring Eleanor Luxton [possibly ca.1971 after publication of the book "Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing"]; early photographs of Norman and Eleanor Luxton; Moses and Mark Dixon of the Stoney Nakoda tribe with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England [1939?]; Eleanor Luxton with professional colleagues [ca.1940-1945?]; and a university graduation portrait of Della Stanley with a note addressed to Eleanor Luxton.

Notes: File includes three duplicate copies of LUX / II / E / PA - 340; Some items are annotated

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Norman; Dixon, Mark; Dixon, Moses; Stanley, Della

Subject Access: Academics; Community events; Community life; Events; Education; Family and personal life; Indigenous Peoples; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Animals; Dogs

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Quebec; Montreal; New Brunswick

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Education; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Luxton home, Montreal trip, 1971 book exhibit

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 35 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's family members and travels between 1930-1940; a trip to Montreal [1955]; an exhibit featuring Eleanor Luxton's book, "Luxton's Pacific Crossing", 1971; and Eleanor Luxton visiting friends near Luxton Park [Langford, B.C.?].

Date Range: [1930-1940]; 1955; 1967; 1971-[1972]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 403 to 437

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 - 403 to 437

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1930-1940]; 1955; 1967; 1971-[1972]

Physical Description: 35 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12.5 x 9cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 35 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's family members and travels between 1930-1940; a trip to Montreal [1955]; an exhibit featuring Eleanor Luxton's book, "Luxton's Pacific Crossing", 1971; and Eleanor Luxton visiting friends near Luxton Park [Langford, B.C.?].

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Winter; Landscapes; Picnics and picnicking; Publication; Events; Public events

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; British Columbia; Langford; Quebec; Montreal

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel

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.

Banff Indian Days

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 b&w negative photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days celebrations in Banff [n.d.]. Includes images of decorated teepees on display in Banff, unidentified Indigenous people on horseback, and a musical performance.

Date Range: [1930-1950]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / NA - 1 to 24

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

30 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 / NA - 1 to 24

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1930-1950]

Physical Description: 24 photographs : b&w negatives ; 6.5 x 4 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 b&w negative photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days celebrations in Banff [n.d.]. Includes images of decorated teepees on display in Banff, unidentified Indigenous people on horseback, and a musical performance.

Notes: Negatives in file are accompanied by three original photograph order receipts and envelopes from George Noble's photography company in Banff; Date range is estimate provided by Processing Archivist

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; Community events; Events; Horses; Horseback riding; Indigenous Peoples; Cultural pluralism; Public events; Teepees; Performance; Music

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Cultural pluralism; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Santa Claus parade

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a Santa Claus parade in England [ca.1930-1940]

Date Range: [1930 - 1940]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 702

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 - 702

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1930 - 1940]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w print ; 21 x 16 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a Santa Claus parade in England [ca.1930-1940]

Subject Access: Events; Family and personal life; Community events; Christmas; Parades

Geographic Access: England

Language: English

Conservation: Item stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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David Hardisty D.H. Ranch Wedding

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 7 negative film strips with 37 images pertaining to David Hardisty McDougall and his wife Annie's 50th wedding anniversary party in 1958, which was held at their ranch near Cochrane, Alberta. Named individuals in photographs include Fred Graham, Norman Luxton, David Hardisty McDou…

Date Range: [1945-1949]; [1958?]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / NA - 201 to 207

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Film; Photograph print

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 / NA - 201 to 207

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Film; Photograph print

Date Range: [1945-1949]; [1958?]

Physical Description: 37 photographs : b&w negative film ; 18 mm -- 2 photographs : b&w prints (copy negatives) ; 16 x 11 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 7 negative film strips with 37 images pertaining to David Hardisty McDougall and his wife Annie's 50th wedding anniversary party in 1958, which was held at their ranch near Cochrane, Alberta. Named individuals in photographs include Fred Graham, Norman Luxton, David Hardisty McDougall, Annie (Hall) McDougall, May (McDougall) Ross, Georgina (McDougall) Luxton, and Jean (McDougall) Graham.

Notes: Photographs in file accompanied by copy negative sheet

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Georgina; Graham, Fred; Graham, Jean; Ross, May; McDougall, Annie McKenzie (Hall); McDougall, David Hardisty

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Events; Weddings; Anniversary; Ranches; Homestead

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Cochrane

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: LUX / II / E / PA - 948 to 949

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title retrieved from previous temporary label

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Indian Days

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days events. Includes images of ceremonies and events, teepees on display and Stoney Nakoda individuals in traditional regalia.

Date Range: [1920-1950]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 16 / PA - 1 to 42 & NA - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

56 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 16 / PA - 1 to 42 & NA - 1

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1920-1950]

Physical Description: 43 photographs (42 b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller -- 1 b&w negative)

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 photographs pertaining to Banff Indian Days events. Includes images of ceremonies and events, teepees on display and Stoney Nakoda individuals in traditional regalia.

Notes: Negative photograph is stored in mylar, in folder with prints. File also contains one negative duplicate which is not included in numbering

Subject Access: First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Banff Indian Days; Cultural pluralism; Community events; Events; Recreation; Teepees

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Morley

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar or archival envelopes

Category: Cultural pluralism; First nations; Indigenous Peoples; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Other family and friends - identified

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 23 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family, including professional portraits and candid photographs. Individuals in photographs include Ed Larsen, Donald H. Bain, Reverend E.J. Staley and his wife [name not identified], Tibby Browne, David George Ros…

Date Range: 1940-1958

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 246 to 268

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / C3 : Other extended family

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 246 to 268

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1940-1958

Physical Description: 23 photographs : b&w prints ; 17 x 27 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 23 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family, including professional portraits and candid photographs. Individuals in photographs include Ed Larsen, Donald H. Bain, Reverend E.J. Staley and his wife [name not identified], Tibby Browne, David George Ross, Conrad and Rosalie Ffrench, Belmore Browne, Norman Luxton, Harry and Fern Dooley, and Kathryn and H.L. Anderson.

Name Access: Bain, Donald H.; Larsen, Ed; Staley, Reverend E.J.; Browne, Belmore; Browne, Tibby; Luxton, Norman; Dooley, Harry; Dooley, Fern; Anderson, Kathryn; Anderson, H.L.; Ffrench, Conrad; Ffrench, Rosalie

Subject Access: Community events; Events; Calgary Stampede; Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Children; Ranches; Holidays

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Morley; Manitoba; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Other family and friends - unidentified

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family. Includes photographs from a family event in 1955, a 50th anniversary party [possibly for Norman and Georgina Luxton] in 1958, and a wedding.

Date Range: [ca.1940-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 315 to 329

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / C3 : Other extended family

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 315 to 329

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1940-1960]

Physical Description: 15 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 16.5 x 12 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family. Includes photographs from a family event in 1955, a 50th anniversary party [possibly for Norman and Georgina Luxton] in 1958, and a wedding.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Children; Events; Weddings; Anniversary; Animals; Sports; Recreation; Skiing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Lake Louise; Banff; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar and archival envelopes

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Indian Days parade

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one glass negative photograph pertaining to a Banff Indian Days parade [ca.1920-1940]. Photograph depicts a procession of several unidentified Stoney Nakoda people on horseback.

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / NG - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / NG - 1

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w glass negative ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one glass negative photograph pertaining to a Banff Indian Days parade [ca.1920-1940]. Photograph depicts a procession of several unidentified Stoney Nakoda people on horseback.

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; Parades; Events; Community events; Cultural pluralism; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Access Restrictions: Fragile - restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile - restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Category: First nations; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Tobacco dance, 1944

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54964

Eleanor and Norman Luxton, family and friends

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55176

Luxton home, Montreal trip, 1971 book exhibit

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55180

Banff Indian Days

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55185

Images

Santa Claus parade

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55305

David Hardisty D.H. Ranch Wedding

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55348

Banff Indian Days

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55363

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Other family and friends - identified

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55483

Other family and friends - unidentified

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55487

Indian Days parade

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