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Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Resources

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55630
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Rersources", 1885. Content pertains to local businesses, churches, schools and other community resources in Calgary.
Date Range
1885
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : ELeanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 11
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Burns and Elliott
Date Range
1885
Physical Description
1 cm of txtual records (1 volume ; 14 x 23 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Rersources", 1885. Content pertains to local businesses, churches, schools and other community resources in Calgary.
Material Details
Red covers with red, yellow and green marbled interior pages (first and last pages and inside covers only)
Subject Access
Commerce
Industry
Businesses
Municipal views
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Travel guides - Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55919
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Date Range
1999
2003
2004
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 9
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
1999
2003
2004
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Bragg Creek
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Calgary Chamber of Commerce

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54708
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents and printed signs pertaining to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Includes a circular red member logo made of printing paper, a booklet titled "List of Members: Supplement to the Sixty-Fourth Annual Report" [1955], and 10 membership signs for the Calgary Chamber of Commerc…
Date Range
1951-1956
1958-1961
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 29
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 29
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Date Range
1951-1956
1958-1961
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce was known as the Calgary Board of Trade from its creation in 1890 until 1950. The organization's name change took place the following year.
Scope & Content
File consists of documents and printed signs pertaining to the Calgary Chamber of Commerce. Includes a circular red member logo made of printing paper, a booklet titled "List of Members: Supplement to the Sixty-Fourth Annual Report" [1955], and 10 membership signs for the Calgary Chamber of Commerce which have strings attached for hanging.
Notes
Membership signs are arranged chronologically in file folder
Subject Access
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Advertising
Commerce
Membership
Tourism
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Membership logo in file has been placed in mylar sleeve due to signs of minor ink seepage on the back.
Related Material
LUX / II / C1 / 28
Category
Commerce and industry
Government
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.calgarychamber.com/about-us/history
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of "Picturesque Calgary", dated 1905 and [ca. 1910-1915]. Content pertains to assorted views and businesses within Calgary.
Date Range
1905
[1910-1915]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 33
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 33
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1905
[1910-1915]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 31 x 22.5 cm and 15 x 12 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of "Picturesque Calgary", dated 1905 and [ca. 1910-1915]. Content pertains to assorted views and businesses within Calgary.
Notes
Later edition is not bound, pages out of order
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Farmland
History
Property
School
Tourism
Communities
Land, settlement and immigration
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Loose volume has been placed in acid-free envelope to keep contents together
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Title Source
Original title used for file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Alberta business and news publication history

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54754
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's…
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 39
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 39
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 23 x 29.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's business and financial development; and Alberta's economy.
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Buildings
Construction
Commercial products
Commerce
Industry
History
Anniversary
Calgary Power Ltd.
Finances
Newspaper
Publication
Natural resources
Land, settlement and immigration
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Canadian news publications

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54761
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history…
Date Range
1890
1901
1927
1937
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 41 to 44
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 41 to 44
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1890
1901
1927
1937
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 28.5 x 41 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history in Calgary; a Royal Visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Canada in 1901; Canadian trade, industry and tourism; and political tension between Russia and Japan prior to World War II.
Subject Access
Advertising
Agriculture
Businesses
Commerce
Environment
Finances
Indigenous Peoples
Land, settlement and immigration
Manufacturing
Military
National parks and reserves
Natural resources
Politics
Geography
History
Industry
Government
Royal Visit
Royal tours
Royalty
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Travel
War
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Quebec
Montreal
Russia
Japan
Language
English
Conservation
Edmonton Bulletin newspaper has been placed in mylar
All items stored flat in oversize box to prevent further creasing and damage
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Land, settlement and immigration
Politics
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items are arranged chronologically in file box: LUX / II / F1 / 41 : "The Dominion Illustrated" [1890] LUX / II / F1 / 42 : "The Royal Visit to Canada 1901", Montreal Star LUX / II / F1 / 43 : "The National Number of the Montreal Herald" [1927] LUX / II / F1 / 44 : "Edmonton Bulletin" [1937]
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of newsletter publications and printed online resources pertaining to companies related to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes newsletters published by the Calgary Area Outdoor Council and the Cowboy Trail Tourism Association, and an Annual Vacation Guide for 2008 publi…
Date Range
1997-1998
2007-2008
Reference Code
M545 / III / 21
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / III / 21
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
1997-1998
2007-2008
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of newsletter publications and printed online resources pertaining to companies related to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes newsletters published by the Calgary Area Outdoor Council and the Cowboy Trail Tourism Association, and an Annual Vacation Guide for 2008 published by Canadian Cowboy Country Magazine.
Notes
File contains two copies of 2008 vacation guide [one col. and one b&w]
Subject Access
Advertising
Environment
Travel
Trails
Recreation
Communications
Commercial products
Publication
Magazine
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Metal staples removed and replaced with archival clips
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, clippings and drafts of brochures to be published by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. File also includes several illustrations of trail maps to be included in brochures, correspondence pertaining to brochure production, model release forms and three duplicate b&w pr…
Date Range
1980-1985
Reference Code
M545 / V / 29 & 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
Reference Code
M545 / V / 29 & 30
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
1980-1985
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records (21.5 x 28 cm or smaller) -- 3 photographs : b&w prints ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, clippings and drafts of brochures to be published by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. File also includes several illustrations of trail maps to be included in brochures, correspondence pertaining to brochure production, model release forms and three duplicate b&w prints depicting several trail riders on horseback [image used in 1980 brochure].
Notes
Six "Holiday on Horseback" brochures removed from file. Items are duplicates of brochures processed in series M545 / II and will be offered for return to Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
File contents organized by date and stored in two folders [see "Content Details"]
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Tourism
Travel
Organizations
Membership
Businesses
Geography
Horse packing
Horseback riding
Trails
Hotels
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
Language
English
Conservation
Prints placed in mylar and stored in folder with related textual material to preserve context
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Commercial travel postcards

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55101
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.
Date Range
[1900-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Postcard
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III/ D : Other materials
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8
GMD
Published record
Postcard
Date Range
[1900-1960]
Physical Description
ca. 630 b&w and col. postcards ; 23 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.
Notes
Items in this file have been organized by geographical location. See "Content Details" entry field for contents of individual folders.
Subject Access
Advertising
Events
Environment
European travel
Environment and Nature
Travel
Tourism
Waterfalls
Wildlife
Leisure
Landscapes
History
Mountains
Public events
Public entertainment
National parks and reserves
Centennial
Buildings and memorials
Banff National Park
Art
Photography
Postcards
Royalty
Seascapes
Ship
Souvenir
Sports and recreation
Tourist information
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Calgary
British Columbia
Vancouver
Rocky Mountains
Selkirks
Ontario
Sault Ste. Marie
Owen Sound
Toronto
Quebec
Montreal
United States of America
Yellowstone National Park
Colorado
Denver
Florida
California
Chicago
Michigan
France
Paris
England
London
Cuba
Mexico
Ireland
Dublin
Reproduction Restrictions
Some copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Related Material
Items in this file were separated from annotated postcards [processed as LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27]
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
File is organized into 8 folders, numbered LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8. PG - 1 : Banff National Park PG - 2 : Canadian Rockies and Selkirks PG - 3 : Alberta and British Columbia [Other] PG - 4 : Canada PG - 5 : United States of America PG - 6 : United States of America, cont.'d [postcard sets and 1933 Chicago World Fair] PG - 7 : Foreign PG - 8 : Other [location not specified]
Processing Status
Processed
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Geddes family residence

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55274
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of email correspondence, printed records and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Geddes family home in Calgary and its designation as a heritage site.
Date Range
2004
2013
Reference Code
M39 / III / B / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
M39 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
M39
Sub-Series
M39 / III / B : Genealogy and research
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / III / B / 5
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
2004
2013
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of email correspondence, printed records and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Geddes family home in Calgary and its designation as a heritage site.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Property
History
Research
Correspondence
Communications
Home
Land use
Settlement
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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