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Ethel McKnight annotated postcard collection

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.
Date Range
1909
[1910-1920]
1919
1929-1930
1940-1945
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
1340
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Date Range
1909
[1910-1920]
1919
1929-1930
1940-1945
Physical Description
25 annotated postcards
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.
Notes
One item in file is souvenir booklet
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscapes
Swimming
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Jasper National Park
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Emerald Lake
Language
English
Conservation
Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves
Related Material
M8/accn.3151
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Tourism
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Mann family annotated postcard collection

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
Date Range
1905
[1910-1920]
1916
1920
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
3151
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Date Range
1905
[1910-1920]
1916
1920
Physical Description
9 annotated postcards
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscapes
Trains
Canadian Pacific Railway
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Louise
Edmonton
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves
Related Material
M8/accn.1430
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
John Williams fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 41 b&w prints pertaining to various trail rides and backcountry horseriding trips with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1910 - ca.1944
Reference Code
V208 / PA - 01 to PA - 41
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  3 images  
Part Of
John Williams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V208
Sous-Fonds
V208
Accession Number
6591
5653
Reference Code
V208 / PA - 01 to PA - 41
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1910 - ca.1944
Physical Description
41 photographs : b&w ; 21.4 x 16.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 41 b&w prints pertaining to various trail rides and backcountry horseriding trips with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Williams, John
Gibbon, John Murray
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Camps
First Nations
Horse packing
Horseback riding
Horses
Indigenous Peoples
Landscapes
Mountains
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Pack trips
Stoney Nakoda
Teepees
Tipi
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Creator
Williams, John
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal Photographs

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Part Of
O. Kathleen Wilson fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 116 b&w photographs of O. Kathleen Wilson, her friends and coworkers at the Chateau Lake Louise, celebrities and royalty, hiking, climbing, prisoners of war, and scenery around the Lake Louise and Glacier B.C. areas, including tea houses, hotels, trains, and alpine huts.
Date Range
[ca.1916-1935]
Reference Code
V699 / PA - 01 to PA - 116
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
  221 images  
Part Of
O. Kathleen Wilson fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V699
Sous-Fonds
V699
Accession Number
3012, 3255, 3815, 3856, 3938, 3976, 4040, 5178
Reference Code
V699 / PA - 01 to PA - 116
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Date Range
[ca.1916-1935]
Physical Description
11 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
O. Kathleen Wilson was employed at the Chateau Lake Louise at Lake Louise, Alberta in the 1920s.
Scope & Content
File pertains to 116 b&w photographs of O. Kathleen Wilson, her friends and coworkers at the Chateau Lake Louise, celebrities and royalty, hiking, climbing, prisoners of war, and scenery around the Lake Louise and Glacier B.C. areas, including tea houses, hotels, trains, and alpine huts.
Name Access
Wilson, O. Kathleen
Feuz, Edward, Jr.
Feuz, Ernest
Feuz, Walter
Brewster, Pat
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Activities
Airplanes
Architecture
Automobiles
Banff Indian Days
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff townsite
Biographical
Buffalo
Camps
Castle Mountain
Cave and Basin
Chateau Lake Louise
Climbing
Clothing and dress
Employees
Entertainment
First Nations
Glacier House
Glacier House Hotel
Guides
Horses
Hotels
Indigenous Peoples
Lake Agnes Teahouse
Landscapes
Landslides
Mountaineering
Mountains
Movie Stars
Musicians
Portrait
Plain of Six Glacier Teahouse
Prisoners of War
Railways
Royal tours
Royal Visit
Scenery
Swimming
Swiss Guides
Teahouses
Trains
War
Waterfalls
Women
Work
World War I
Tally-hos
Geographic Access
Lake Louise
Glacier
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
English
Creator
Wilson, O. Kathleen
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Family photographs [2/2]

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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family h…
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1947]
Reference Code
V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M589 / V809
Sous-Fonds
V809
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1947]
Physical Description
127 photographs : b&w ; 9.8 x 15.8 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family homes on Muscrat St. in Banff and in Seebe, WWI soliders, cars and car trips, the Banff Winter Carnival, swimming at the Cave & Basin, and Johnston Canyon. Most photographs have handwritten notes on the backs.
Name Access
Smith, Enoch
Smith, Laurene
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Mather, Allan
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Automobiles
Banff townsite
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff
Bankhead
Beach
Big Horn Sheep
Boats
Buildings
Cave and Basin
Children
Christmas
Deer
Family
Family and personal life
First Nations
Hiking
Indigenous Peoples
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka Power Development
Landscapes
Mountains
Recreation
Shorelines
Skiing
Ski areas
Swimming
Tepee
Wildlife
Winter
WWI
World War I
Geographic Access
Banff
Bankhead
Banff National Park
Seebe
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Rockies negatives

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 128 black and white photographic negatives of unidentified people, mountain landscapes, wildlife, and scenic views from throughout Banff National Park and surrounding areas.
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Reference Code
V90 / IV / NA - 01 to NA - 128
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M439 / V90
Series
IV. Brewster family
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2021.26
Reference Code
V90 / IV / NA - 01 to NA - 128
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Physical Description
128 photographs : b&w nitrate negatives ; 11.8 x 8.4 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of 128 black and white photographic negatives of unidentified people, mountain landscapes, wildlife, and scenic views from throughout Banff National Park and surrounding areas.
Notes
Negatives were removed from their original housing in a negatives album (V90 / PD - 2) prior to processing
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Banff Jasper Highway
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Deer
Elk
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Glaciers
Landscapes
Mount Assiniboine
Mountains
Photography
Rivers
Scenery
Temple Mountain
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Assiniboine
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Many negatives warped - NA - 13 is folded in half
Related Material
V90 / PD - 2
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Rocky Mountains Park topographical map

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55707
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 38 (oversize)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 38 (oversize)
GMD
Map
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Physical Description
1 topographical map : hand col., annotations, on canvas ; 150 x 100 cm
History / Biographical
Rocky Mountains Park was renamed Banff National Park on May 30, 1930 as part of the National Parks Act passed by the Government of Canada.
Scope & Content
File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.
Notes
Context of map mostly unknown. Missing title, date and other identifying information.
Subject Access
Map
Geography
Landscapes
Parks
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Map is difficult to handle due to size and condition. Assistance from archival staff required for physical access
Language
English
Conservation
Use nitrile gloves while handling map
Biographical Source Notes
http://parkscanadahistory.com/publications/national-parks-act-1930.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff curling rink, historic views of Canmore

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 photographs collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart (creators of images unknown). Photographs pertain to three men posing at the Banff Curling Rink; and historic views of Canmore and area, including Three Sisters, Spray Road, Railway Bridge, Main Street, and United Church.
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
Reference Code
V605 / I / B PA - 30 to 38
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
V605 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
V605
Sub-Series
V605 / I / B : Research and other professional records
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
V605 / I / B PA - 30 to 38
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
Physical Description
9 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 15 cm and 17.5 x 13 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 photographs collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart (creators of images unknown). Photographs pertain to three men posing at the Banff Curling Rink; and historic views of Canmore and area, including Three Sisters, Spray Road, Railway Bridge, Main Street, and United Church.
Notes
Photographs are annotated on back
Subject Access
History
Townsite development
Buildings
Property
Homestead
Sports
Recreation
Curling
Winter sports
Churches
Landscapes
Bridges
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Language
English
Category
Land, settlement and immigration
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Southern Alberta research project - photographs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55632
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of landscapes, community events, portraits and group photographs of individuals from Calgary and other areas of Southern Alberta. Includes early views of buildings in Calgary and area, sports teams and athletic competitions, a parade, a 1901 camping trip to Yoho, unidentified individu…
Date Range
1885
[ca.1890-1900]
1901-1902
[ca.1910-1920]
1913
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / PA - 1 to 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
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 / PA - 1 to 28
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Date Range
1885
[ca.1890-1900]
1901-1902
[ca.1910-1920]
1913
Physical Description
28 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of landscapes, community events, portraits and group photographs of individuals from Calgary and other areas of Southern Alberta. Includes early views of buildings in Calgary and area, sports teams and athletic competitions, a parade, a 1901 camping trip to Yoho, unidentified individuals on horseback, and related materials.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Most individuals in photographs not identified
Name Access
Livingston, Sam
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Sports
Recreation
Landscapes
Animals
Horses
Birds
Land use
Settlement
Municipal views
Community events
Camping
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
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 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

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55595
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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Natural landscapes, wildlife, plants

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55553
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to mountain views, waterfalls, winter scenes, lake views and related subjects.
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 92 to 111
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
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 / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 92 to 111
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Physical Description
20 photographs: b&w prints ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to mountain views, waterfalls, winter scenes, lake views and related subjects.
Subject Access
Landscapes
Mountains
Environment
Waterfalls
Winter
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
N/A
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Environment
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.

Buildings and bridges

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55555
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to cabins and houses, a boat launch and waterfront building, metal and wooden bridges, and an early view of a residential street in Banff facing Cascade Mountain.
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 131 to 148
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
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 / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 131 to 148
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Physical Description
18 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to cabins and houses, a boat launch and waterfront building, metal and wooden bridges, and an early view of a residential street in Banff facing Cascade Mountain.
Subject Access
Home
Buildings
Bridges
Landscapes
Mountains
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Cascade Mountain
Language
N/A
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
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.

Community events, friends

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55539
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs pertaining to travel photos, family and group portraits, and other events involving friends of the Luxton family. Includes images of unidentified individuals in Egypt, standing by a large glacier in the Rockies, visiting Stanford University, and feeding birds in Paris[?…
Date Range
[ca.1900-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 205 to 231
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 205 to 231
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1900-1960]
Physical Description
27 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 13.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs pertaining to travel photos, family and group portraits, and other events involving friends of the Luxton family. Includes images of unidentified individuals in Egypt, standing by a large glacier in the Rockies, visiting Stanford University, and feeding birds in Paris[?]; group portraits of unidentified children; a pack train fording the Pipestone River; and related views.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
Tourism
Children
Public events
Community life
Horses
Hiking
Recreation
Portrait
Christmas
Landscapes
Glaciers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Pipestone River
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Egypt
Europe
United States of America
California
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
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.
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to domestic and international travel. Includes scenes from Brooks, Alberta; Dublin, Ireland; Alert Bay, British Columbia; New York City; Rome, Italy; Banff and surrounding mountains; and some unidentified locations.
Date Range
[ca.1900-1970]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 232 to 252
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Postcard
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 232 to 252
GMD
Photograph
Print
Postcard
Date Range
[ca.1900-1970]
Physical Description
21 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 22 x 14 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to domestic and international travel. Includes scenes from Brooks, Alberta; Dublin, Ireland; Alert Bay, British Columbia; New York City; Rome, Italy; Banff and surrounding mountains; and some unidentified locations.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Environment
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Brooks
Banff
British Columbia
Alert Bay
Ireland
Italy
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
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.

Mountain landscape and police barracks

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55524
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two framed paintings. One painting depicts a ranch or small farming community with horses in a fenced area and mountains visible in the background; second painting depicts a North-West Mounted Police barracks with a raised flag nearby and separate stables.
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 9 to 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Painting
Framed print
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 / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 9 to 10
GMD
Painting
Framed print
Responsibility
Artist(s) unknown
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
Physical Description
2 paintings : framed landscape ; 25 x 17 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of two framed paintings. One painting depicts a ranch or small farming community with horses in a fenced area and mountains visible in the background; second painting depicts a North-West Mounted Police barracks with a raised flag nearby and separate stables.
Material Details
Paintings are in identical wooden frames painted orange with geometric border design. Metal hanging wires are attached to back of each frame
Subject Access
Landscapes
Painting
Arts
Mountains
Homestead
Settlement
Language
N/A
Category
Land, settlement and immigration
Arts
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 travel and wildlife

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55365
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 58 photographs pertaining to trips taken by Eleanor Luxton and her family and friends between 1910 and ca.1940, and animals and plants seen in the Banff area. Includes trips to Quebec and Marble Canyon.
Date Range
1910-1940
1920-1921
1923
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 971 to 1028
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 - 971 to 1028
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1910-1940
1920-1921
1923
Physical Description
58 photographs : b&w prints ; 23.5 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 58 photographs pertaining to trips taken by Eleanor Luxton and her family and friends between 1910 and ca.1940, and animals and plants seen in the Banff area. Includes trips to Quebec and Marble Canyon.
Notes
Some items are annotated
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
Tourism
Landscapes
Environment
Wildlife
Animals
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Marble Canyon
Quebec
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
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.

Natural views, Banff area

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55331
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 66 b&w photographs and 4 colour photographs pertaining to natural views in and around Banff. Includes views of the town of Banff from Sulphur Mountain; Banff Springs Hotel; Sinclair Canyon; Marble Canyon; Emerald Lake; Mount Rundle and Tunnel Mountain; Banff Buffalo Paddock; a pack…
Date Range
[ca.1900-1910]
1902-1910
[1920-1940]
1930
1950
1970
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 35 to 104
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 35 to 104
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1900-1910]
1902-1910
[1920-1940]
1930
1950
1970
Physical Description
70 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 28 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 66 b&w photographs and 4 colour photographs pertaining to natural views in and around Banff. Includes views of the town of Banff from Sulphur Mountain; Banff Springs Hotel; Sinclair Canyon; Marble Canyon; Emerald Lake; Mount Rundle and Tunnel Mountain; Banff Buffalo Paddock; a pack trip; and related views.
Notes
Some items are annotated
Subject Access
Environment
Travel
Mountains
Landscapes
Animals
Buffalo
Moose
Elk
Animal Paddock
Horses
Pack trips
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Marble Canyon
Mount Rundle
Sulphur Mountain
Tunnel Mountain
British Columbia
Sinclair Canyon
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
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.
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 72 photographs pertaining to various friends and family members of Eleanor Luxton. File includes images of a hike along the Great Divide Trail[?]; taxidermy displays from Norman Luxton's curio shop; photographs from Eleanor Luxton's cruise to Hawaii, Japan and China in 1937; a choi…
Date Range
1906
[1920 - 1930]
1926
1937 - 1938
1941
1952 - 1953
1960
1966
1968
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 773 to 844
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 - 773 to 844
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1906
[1920 - 1930]
1926
1937 - 1938
1941
1952 - 1953
1960
1966
1968
Physical Description
72 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 17.5 x 11 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 72 photographs pertaining to various friends and family members of Eleanor Luxton. File includes images of a hike along the Great Divide Trail[?]; taxidermy displays from Norman Luxton's curio shop; photographs from Eleanor Luxton's cruise to Hawaii, Japan and China in 1937; a choir performance; and various friends and family members.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
Tourism
Hiking
Bridges
Mountains
Landscapes
Choir
Community events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Banff National Park
Great Divide
British Columbia
United States of America
Hawaii
Japan
China
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
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.

Mary Mackie family photographs, landscapes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55285
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 photographs pertaining to Luxton family members and landscape views. File includes 6 photographs collected and annotated by Mary Mackie depicting her father (Thomas Luxton), as well as her aunt (Margaret Luxton), her paternal grandparents (John Luxton and Elizabeth Anne Tucker Lu…
Date Range
1912
[1914 - 1918]
[1910 - 1920]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B4 / PA - 39 to 47
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 / B4 : Historical research
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B4 / PA - 39 to 47
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Two images attributed to F. F. Parkinson
Date Range
1912
[1914 - 1918]
[1910 - 1920]
Physical Description
9 photographs : b&w and hand coloured ; 24 x 19 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 photographs pertaining to Luxton family members and landscape views. File includes 6 photographs collected and annotated by Mary Mackie depicting her father (Thomas Luxton), as well as her aunt (Margaret Luxton), her paternal grandparents (John Luxton and Elizabeth Anne Tucker Luxton), and other family members; file also includes 2 images of smoke fences near Brampton, Ontario and one unidentified rural view [hand-coloured image on matboard].
Notes
Most items are annotated on back
Name Access
Mackie, Mary
Luxton, Margaret
Luxton, John
Luxton, Charles
Luxton, Fred
Luxton, Elizabeth
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Genealogy
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Ontario
Brampton
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
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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