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EL 12:1 Derek Smith interview transcript

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Luxton family fonds
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Derek Smith interview with Judy Larmour, February 1, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Introduction; Accountant with Clarkson Gordon, Calgary; Eleanor Luxt was a client of the well established local firm; first meeting with Eleanor Luxt…
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2003
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LUX / II / F3. i
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5 / File
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Luxton family fonds
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II. F. Collected Material Series
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II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3. i
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2003
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25 pp. textual records
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Derek Smith interview with Judy Larmour, February 1, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Introduction; Accountant with Clarkson Gordon, Calgary; Eleanor Luxt was a client of the well established local firm; first meeting with Eleanor Luxton in 1969; Derek Smith remained Eleanor Luxton’s accountant until her death in 1995 Derek Smith left the firm in 1973 and established Smith Matthews; Eleanor Luxton remained his client Pattern of visits to Banff to do tax returns; introduction of GST in 1991 – his visits became quarterly; wife Jane Hayes accompanied him Discussion of Eleanor Luxton’s financial record keeping Visits to Eleanor Luxton’s house; Derek Smith impressed at extent of Eleanor Luxton’s knowledge; Eleanor Luxton’s opinions on Banff bureaucrats; zoning issues and her readiness “to do battle” Tea with Eleanor Luxton 1990s; buying pastries; visits to do the GST from 1-5 pm Derek Smith’s wife Jane Hayes and Eleanor Luxton hit it off when they met; mutual interest in fairies; Jane’s gift of book on fairies when Eleanor Luxton was dying How Eleanor told Derek and Jane of diagnosis of liver cancer; Eleanor Luxton’s secrecy about her illness; Eleanor Luxton’s foresight and her ideas for the Foundation Eleanor Luxton’s inability to do her own record keeping by early 1995; Kathy Campbell did recordkeeping for her Reference to conversations about Banff and Derek Smith’s connection with Banff Eleanor Luxton’s heart surgery in the Foothills Hospital; Derek Smith holding power of attorney Development of personal relationship with Eleanor Luxton; reflections on why she liked him; how Eleanor Luxton did not want anyone in Banff knowing her business; meeting some of her friends – reference to Bob and Mary Smith, the Nickles; visiting while in Banff for other reasons; Eleanor Luxton’s support of Derek’s backing of Ron Gitter’s campaign, 1980s Discussions with Eleanor Luxton on politics Mutual interest with Eleanor Luxton in history; Eleanor Luxton’s breadth of knowledge on historical topics Going out to dinner with Eleanor Luxton; Mount Royal Hotel; Le Beaujolais; Eleanor Luxton managing the stairs; Post Hotel, Lake Louise Eleanor Luxton being in the mountains; skiing as a young woman at Mount Norquay; her enjoyment of horseback riding Eleanor Luxton’s travels in China; her story of being on last train out of Beijing when the Japanese invaded; speculation as to what Eleanor Luxton was doing during WWII; discussion of dates re travel to China Eleanor Luxton speaking about the death of her fiancée; her rings; how she held private issues close Description of Eleanor Luxton doing tax returns; details of repairs versus capital expenditures; reference to Mr. Kranz Derek Smith’s personality in relation to Eleanor Luxton as client Eleanor Luxton’s relationships with people of different ages; Derek Smith’s daughters meeting with Eleanor Luxton; Eleanor Luxton’s views on children; Derek Smith always called her Miss Luxton; Eleanor Luxton’s views on formality Two sides to Eleanor Luxton’s personality; intelligence/toughness and soft-heartedness; ways in which she showed this contrast – rent issues and how she changed over time in relation to tenants Discussion of Eleanor Luxton’s commercial properties; reference to building occupied by Magpie & Stump; properties on Bear Street; Crag & Canyon building; bike rental; building occupied by Tilden; Eleanor Luxton’s interest in the businesses in her buildings – her supervision of a toilet installation in one building Evergreen building in late 1970s; inheritance of lot on Buffalo Street; Eleanor Luxton designing the house Purchase of 202 Beaver Street; posting of bonds; Derek Smith did negotiations with Bank of Montreal Eleanor Luxton’s cash in house safe; Derek Smith’s concern for her safety Inventory of Eleanor Luxton’s property following her death; locksmith necessary to open safe Memorial service for Eleanor Luxton; burial of urn at family plot in cemetery in Banff Derek Smith’s characterization of Eleanor Luxton as vivacious, intelligent; caring; interested in everything; eclectic Eleanor Luxton’s view of herself; wanting to be seen as aloof; someone who was not a gossip, who respected privacy Reference to Eleanor Luxton’s mannerisms, aristocratic demeanor Eleanor Luxton picking out inheritance gifts after death of May Ross; reference to priceless vases and cups and saucers Reflections on Eleanor Luxton’s attachment to material things; her stamp and coin collection; purchase of kitchen items Reference to Eleanor Luxton’s enjoyment of going out Eleanor Luxton establishing Foundation; her vision of what she wanted to achieve; reference to unsuitability of Tanglewood as resource centre; Eleanor Luxton unaware of full financial value of her property; appraisal of 202 Beaver Street in 1994, Purchase of 202 Beaver Street in 1975; reference to Kathy and Reid Campbell; Buzzer in house wired to 202 Beaver Street; Eleanor Luxton’s money management Eleanor Luxton’s attachment to things that came from her mother Eleanor Luxton’s love of the garden and discussion Eleanor Luxton’s closeness with her mother Eleanor Luxton’s relatives – McDougall estate; reference to Richard Copithorne; social relations Eleanor Luxton’s hectic social life – people visiting from across Canada
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EL 13:1 William Luxton Jr. interview transcript

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William Luxton Jr. interview with Judy Larmour, March 22, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Outline of Luxton family members and careers Going to Banff as a child; Sunday dinner; relationship with Grandfather Lou; Cousins – Carol, Lois …
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2003
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LUX / II / F3 i
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5 / File
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Luxton family fonds
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5 / File
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II. F. Collected Material Series
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II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3 i
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2003
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21 pp. textual records
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William Luxton Jr. interview with Judy Larmour, March 22, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Outline of Luxton family members and careers Going to Banff as a child; Sunday dinner; relationship with Grandfather Lou; Cousins – Carol, Lois and Chuck Beil; Christmas at the Lou Luxton house; Norman Luxton at the Trading Post; references to Morley; visits to Morley as a child Roots of family business; differences between Lou Luxton and NKL Luxton’s close relationship with First Nations people in Southern Alberta; references to Chief Walking Buffalo; burning of store at Morley; Luxton’s support of education, health and survival of culture; Banff Indian Days; Calgary Stampede; reference to William Luxton Sr. cutting ties with Banff Lou Luxton – personality and comparison with NKL Clara Luxton – marriage not accepted by NKL and Georgina Luxton; lack of association between two Luxton families in Banff Lou Luxton home at 222 Beaver Street - description Charlie Beil; impressions of; reference to Beil studying under Charlie Russell in Montana; Beil meeting Olive Luxton through the Brewsters Aunt Minota Luxton; marriage to Percy Olly Reflections on physical similarities among Luxton family members Relationship with Norman Luxton Sign of the Goat store Distancing himself from Banff in the 1970s; changes and lost family connections; Luxton museum and visit with sons before it closed; disappointment with Glenbow’s actions Norman Luxton’s deal with Glenbow re the Luxton Museum Georgina Luxton Lou Luxton house – description Uncle George Luxton of Minneapolis – photographer Discussion of Luxton family and loss of family fortune Meeting Eleanor Luxton Summers in Banff, 1950s Funerals of Lou and Norman Luxton Attendance at Foundation’s opening of Eleanor Luxton’s house Reflections on history and growth of Banff Reflections on National Parks Policy Great Grandfather W.F. Luxton; his career; loss of family fortune; Luxton School and Luxton Avenue named after him; disappearance of W.F. Luxton Jr.
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EL 14:1 Renata Gibson interview transcript

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Renata Gibson interview with Judy Larmour, March 23, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell April, January 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Biographical history; born in Germany, refugee to England 1934; trained in nursing; immigrated to Calgary 1958 and employed at Holy Cross Hospi…
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2003
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LUX / II / F3 i
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5 / File
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Luxton family fonds
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5 / File
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II. F. Collected Material Series
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II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3 i
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2003
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11 pp. textual records
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Renata Gibson interview with Judy Larmour, March 23, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell April, January 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Biographical history; born in Germany, refugee to England 1934; trained in nursing; immigrated to Calgary 1958 and employed at Holy Cross Hospital First meeting with Eleanor Luxton Subsequent occasional meetings with Eleanor Luxton through McDougall family annual service, the Glenbow, Banff Centre opera Shared interests with Eleanor Luxton – gardening and paintings; occasional visits to Eleanor Luxton’s home while in Banff Characterization of Eleanor Luxton’s personality Discussion of Eleanor Luxton’s home; paintings Eleanor Luxton’s views on her father’s will Eleanor Luxton’s nurses - Thelma Nickles; Eleanor Luxton as a patient Observations on the nature of their conversations about Eleanor Luxton’s family, her parents, Norman Luxton’s Tilikum voyage, Eleanor Luxton’s smoking Reference to hiking, Renata Gibson’s husband Bob, her son Andrew, Eleanor Luxton’s connection with Bob Smith
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EL 15:1 Jane Hayes interview transcript

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Jane Hayes interview with Judy Larmour, March 23, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Biographical history; growing up in Newfoundland, move to Ottawa, family, death of spouse, move to Calgary; degree in philosophy from the University of …
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2003
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LUX / II / F3 i
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5 / File
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Luxton family fonds
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5 / File
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II. F. Collected Material Series
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3 i
Date Range
2003
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19 pp. textual records
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Jane Hayes interview with Judy Larmour, March 23, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Biographical history; growing up in Newfoundland, move to Ottawa, family, death of spouse, move to Calgary; degree in philosophy from the University of Calgary; marriage to Derek Smith 1990 Wedding present from Eleanor Luxton; Derek Smith as Eleanor Luxton’s accountant First meeting with Eleanor Luxton; first impressions Eleanor Luxton’s home; age; historical items Eleanor Luxton’s talk about her parents in later years Shared interest in history with Eleanor Luxton; University course work; history professors; Eleanor Luxton’s research on family history; Eleanor Luxton’s correspondence Glenbow – Eleanor Luxton’s views Eleanor Luxton’s knowledge of Banff’s history; her memories of the Royal Hotel fire, King Edward Hotel, Crag and Canyon building Nature of social conversations with Eleanor Luxton; Town of Banff planning; renovations and maintenance of properties; Eleanor Luxton’s work on CPR locomotive design team; Eleanor Luxton leaving China prior to Japanese invasion Reflections on Eleanor Luxton’s vast quantity of stories Eleanor Luxton’s likes and dislikes; love of gardening; her knowledge of gardening; her favourite flowers; changes in the Luxton garden; garden caretakers in latter years Going out to dinner in Banff with Eleanor Luxton – Beaujolais Restaurant and Mount Royal Hotel Eleanor Luxton’s interest in fairies; spiritual and religious views Eleanor Luxton’s views on changes in Banff Eleanor Luxton’s final illness – living for 6 months after diagnosis of liver cancer Opening of the safe in Luxton home following Eleanor Luxton’s death Inventory in Luxton home attic for Foundation Eleanor Luxton setting up Foundation Recollections of Eleanor Luxton talking about the pictures in her home
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EL 16:1 Russ Nickles interview transcript

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Russ Nickles interview with Judy Larmour, March 31, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, October 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Born 1952, grew up in Calgary, AB Thelma Nickles and Eleanor Luxton – development of relationship; Eleanor Luxton a patient at Calgary General while T…
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2003
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LUX / II / F3 i
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5 / File
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Luxton family fonds
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II. F. Collected Material Series
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II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3 i
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2003
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24 pp. textual records
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Russ Nickles interview with Judy Larmour, March 31, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, October 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Born 1952, grew up in Calgary, AB Thelma Nickles and Eleanor Luxton – development of relationship; Eleanor Luxton a patient at Calgary General while Thelma Nickles was a nurse there; Thelma Nickles as private nurse to Eleanor Luxton; discussion of shift work and her job Russ Nickles’s first meeting with Eleanor Luxton at age 7 or 8; his parent’s expectations of his behavior; recollections of Eleanor Luxton Eleanor Luxton’s residence in Calgary; Russ Nickles’s recollections of her Going out for dinner with Eleanor Luxton; Thai restaurants, Palliser Hotel; a particular steak house; Eleanor Luxton’s expectations of restaurants and service Eleanor Luxton’s inclusion of Russ in conversation as a child growing up Eleanor Luxton’s move to Banff, 1960s; Marion Miller becoming her nurse; change in Thelma Nickles visits to Banff as a friend Thelma Nickles – background, personality Trips to Banff to visit Eleanor Luxton Eleanor Luxton’s stories to Russ in the late 1960s and 1970s; Indian legends; influence of Eleanor Luxton in formation of his own religious beliefs Eleanor Luxton’s views on change; lamenting end of Banff Indian Days Eleanor Luxton’s trips with Thelma Nickles 1970s Russ Nickles relationship with Eleanor Luxton as a young man; seeing each other in Calgary for Historical Society meetings; Eleanor Luxton staying at Nickles home in Calgary; Eleanor Luxton visiting Russ Nickles and wife Marie and family in the 1980s and 1990s; visiting Eleanor Luxton in Banff later years; Marie Nickles’s relationship with Eleanor Luxton Chronology of Russ Nickles’s education and career; Eleanor Luxton’s involvement in his decisions; University; teaching at Calgary high school; marriage 19080 to Marie Palichuk; children Eleanor Luxton’s encouragement of his historical studies Russ Nickles’ impressions of Eleanor Luxton’s house Banff Festival of the Arts Eleanor Luxton spending Christmas at the Nickles; gifts received from Eleanor Luxton; gifts given to Eleanor Luxton from the Nickles; Eleanor Luxton’s attendance at Russ Nickles’ wedding Values that Eleanor Luxton stressed – friends, nature, respect for beliefs and ideas of others Eleanor Luxton’s strategy for coping with health problems Reflections on last visit with Eleanor Reflections on memorial service for Eleanor Luxton
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EL 17:1 William Sampson interview summary

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William Sampson interview with Judy Larmour, May 30, 2000. Interview content relates to the following: Introduction; born Colorado, USA; education at various US universities; Fellowship at University of British Columbia; job in History Department at University of Alberta; reference to L.H. Thomas …
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[2000]
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LUX / II / F3 i
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5 / File
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II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3 i
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[2000]
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5 pp. textual records
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William Sampson interview with Judy Larmour, May 30, 2000. Interview content relates to the following: Introduction; born Colorado, USA; education at various US universities; Fellowship at University of British Columbia; job in History Department at University of Alberta; reference to L.H. Thomas as friend of Eleanor Luxton; discussion of field of Western Canadian History Story of first meeting with Eleanor Luxton; conference at University of Alberta, October 1967 and his introduction to Eleanor Luxton at a banquet at Lister Hall; snowstorm and guiding Eleanor Luxton’s wheelchair down a steep ramp Story of next meeting with Eleanor Luxton; Christmas conference at Toronto; meeting Freeman Patterson; invitation to Patterson to stay while in Edmonton and accompanying Patterson to home of Bob and Mary Smith; subsequent friendship with Bob Smith Christmas invitation and another meeting with Eleanor Luxton Pattern of early meetings with Eleanor Luxton and visits to Banff First impressions of Eleanor Luxton, extended comments on personality traits Eleanor Luxton welcoming his graduate students to her house Eleanor Luxton’s views on teaching, reflections on her teaching days in Banff and her academic degrees Discussion of Eleanor Luxton’s varied career; reference to her knowledge of medicine and her status as first woman designer of steam locomotives Eleanor Luxton’s relationship with the CPR; attendance at banquet of Alberta Historical Society, Calgary ca. 1975; Eleanor Luxton’s treatment of Bud Krump, past president of CPR; Eleanor Luxton’s story of CPR job in Montreal related while driving to Banff; Eleanor Luxton’s reference to having responsibility for maintenance checks, crawling into boilers as part of her job; comments on her position as only female on office team; reflections on women pioneering in such professions; reference to name of locomotive Eleanor Luxton designed being known to Foundation; reference to acquisition of copies of plans of sister locomotive; Eleanor Luxton’s degree and length of time with CPR Description and discussion of Eleanor Luxton’s house, addition of kitchen wing; layout of house; paintings and eclectic furniture; grandfather clock; description of dining room contents Story behind gift of earthenware squirrel for Eleanor Luxton Christmas 1995; reflections on gift exchange with Eleanor Luxton Christmases spent at the Smith house; annual tradition of Eleanor Luxton joining them on Christmas Day Gifts from Eleanor Luxton in Bill Sampson’s home; reflections on cast metal beaver which was made for Norman Luxton’s strore ca. 1920s Discussion of how Eleanor Luxton’s upbringing may have included art instruction Discussion of Banff as a sophisticated tourist centre early twentieth century Reference to Eleanor Luxton as an accomplished pianist; reference to piano in parlour of her house Eleanor Luxton’s social persona; informality with friends; bridging generations; chain smoker, her cigarette holders Discussion of Eleanor Luxton’s Banff; reference to Jon Whyte; reference to Summerthought Publishing Co.; requirement that book be shortened; working on a book with Eleanor Luxton May 1975 Eleanor Luxton’s historical sense and writing; breadth of her interests; specialized interest in West, specifically the Rockies and Banff; reference to subtitle of Banff history as “a history and memory”; references to Eleanor Luxton’s personal library; reference to Eleanor Luxton’s research in Eastern Canada Eleanor Luxton’s work at Glenbow Foundation 1950s; nature of work; collecting of materials and cataloguing Eleanor Luxton’s interest in using history to examine present issues; reference to importance of her collection for future research Discussion of Eleanor Luxton’s references to her family; her pride in her heritage Eleanor Luxton’s circle of friends Eleanor Luxton’s garden Sampson’s US National Park Ranger background Mutual interest in stamp collecting; anecdotes about knowledge of stamps and trip to Edmonton stamp dealer Mutual interest in art, discussion of Eleanor Luxton’s collection Reflections on atmosphere of house Eleanor Luxton’s strategies for coping with illness; health before MS diagnosis; her courage and will power; her use of wheelchair and need for companion in public; references to MaryAlice Stewart, Bill Sampson, Bob Smith
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EL 18:1 Hugh Dempsey interview transcript

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Hugh Dempsey interview with Judy Larmour, June 19, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, October 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Work with Alberta Government prior to Glenbow Early days of setting up Glenbow Douglas Leechman Research Department, 1955 Eleanor Luxton’s work on High…
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2003
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LUX / II / F3 i
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5 / File
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Luxton family fonds
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5 / File
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II. F. Collected Material Series
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II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3 i
Date Range
2003
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22 pp. textual records
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Hugh Dempsey interview with Judy Larmour, June 19, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, October 2003. Interview content relates to the following: Work with Alberta Government prior to Glenbow Early days of setting up Glenbow Douglas Leechman Research Department, 1955 Eleanor Luxton’s work on High River pioneer groups’ local history, polo and ranching projects as outgrowth of High River work Dempsey’s views on copying versus collecting for Glenbow Relationship among different departments at Glenbow Connection between Eleanor Luxton’s position with Glenbow and Norman Luxton Jack Herbert Eleanor Luxton’s interest in Native people Eleanor Luxton’s illness in relation to her work Relationship between the Luxton Museum and the Glenbow Foundation Discussion of intermingling of Luxton materials and Glenbow materials Norman Luxton Norman Luxton’s influence on Stoney culture Reflections on Norman Luxton Reflections on Eleanor Luxton Legal dispute between Eleanor Luxton and Eric Harvey
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EL 19:1 Robert and Alma Garbert interview transcript

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Robert and Alma Garbert interview with Judy Larmour, August 19, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell January 2004. Interview content relates to the following: Robert and Alma Garbert interview relates to his relationship with the Stoney people at Morley and his link to Norman Luxton. Topics covere…
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2004
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LUX / II / F3 i
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5 / File
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5 / File
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II. F. Collected Material Series
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II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3 i
Date Range
2004
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12 pp. textual records
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Robert and Alma Garbert interview with Judy Larmour, August 19, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell January 2004. Interview content relates to the following: Robert and Alma Garbert interview relates to his relationship with the Stoney people at Morley and his link to Norman Luxton. Topics covered include Robert Garbert’s father, Bob Garbert, who managed the Trading Post for Norman Luxton in Luxton’s later years; Alma Garbert’s perspective of Eleanor Luxton, Lou Luxton as very quiet, Norman Luxton, the “merman,” the interior of the Trading Post; the name change from “The Sign of the Goat” to “The Trading Post.” Norman Luxton Trading Post, description of ca.1962 Changes to Trading Post Reflections and stories about Norman Luxton Visiting Eleanor Luxton 1970s and 1980s Tourist’s perception of Trading Post; reference to selling items from across Canada McDougall Family (Alma Garbert); reference to Big Dave McDougall; legendary hospitality of the McDougall family
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EL 20:1 Les Duncan interview transcript

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Les Duncan interview with Judy Larmour, August 22, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2004. Interview content relates to the following: Les Duncan was Eleanor Luxton’s lawyer for 20 years. Interview relates to Duncan’s recollection of events concerning Norman Luxton’s will; his impress…
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2004
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LUX / II / F3 i
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II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3 i
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2004
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16 pp. textual records
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Les Duncan interview with Judy Larmour, August 22, 2000 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2004. Interview content relates to the following: Les Duncan was Eleanor Luxton’s lawyer for 20 years. Interview relates to Duncan’s recollection of events concerning Norman Luxton’s will; his impressions of Eleanor; settlement of Norman Luxton’s will and disputes between the Glenbow and Eleanor Luxton; division of specific properties between Eleanor Luxton and the Glenbow; the fire at the Luxton home in Banff, damages, insurance claim repairs and renovations, valuation of contexts; reference to Doug Light; Eleanor Luxton trips to Calgary; Eleanor Luxton’s rental properties and tenants; Eleanor Luxton’s work with the CPR, student days at the University of Alberta, trips to China and meeting Bethune; Eleanor Luxton’s nurses; recollections of Luxton house in Banff, description of house; recollections of Eleanor Luxton’s friendships; recollections of Eleanor Luxton’s concerns for her estate
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EL 21:1 Mrs. L.G. Thomas interview transcript

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Mrs. L.G. Thomas interview with Judy Larmour, April 2, 2001 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2004. Interview content relates to the following: Mrs. L.G. Thomas attended the University of Alberta in Edmonton during the 1930s when Eleanor Luxton was a student at the U of A. Interview relate…
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2004
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LUX / II / F3 i
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5 / File
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II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
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LUX / II / F3 i
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2004
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8 pp. textual records
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Mrs. L.G. Thomas interview with Judy Larmour, April 2, 2001 and transcribed by Astrid Bell, January 2004. Interview content relates to the following: Mrs. L.G. Thomas attended the University of Alberta in Edmonton during the 1930s when Eleanor Luxton was a student at the U of A. Interview relates to Mrs. Thomas’s recollections of Eleanor Luxton while at University and later when Eleanor lived in Banff. Topics discussed include: Massey family background; parents moved to Edmonton from New Brunswick, 1905 Education at University of Alberta; sorority friendships among women students; development of sororities on U of A campus; discussion of Tri Delta Reflections on Eleanor Luxton; Aileen Harmon Visiting Eleanor Luxton in Banff; Eleanor Luxton and Aileen Harmon, Elizabeth Rummell; Banff School of Fine Arts and influence on Aileen Harmon and possibly Eleanor Luxton Banff as a cosmopolitan centre – mixing of people; reference to German and Swiss guides; How Banff affected Eleanor Luxton; young women as part of this scene Eleanor Luxton as a feminist; discussion of term; perception of education as critical for young women Reflections of Eleanor Luxton in 1930s; female University student; overcoming challenge of illness; discussion of the development of Eleanor Luxton’s MS
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