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Correspondence from Europe

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of handwritten letters and 6 postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin, between 1891 and 1903. Contents pertain to Molly's travels in Europe, including trips to Switzerland, Italy, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Date Range: 1891; 1893; 1896; 1902-1903

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M555; V777

Series: M555 / I : Correspondence

Sous-Fonds: M555

Sub-Series: M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 1

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

Date Range: 1891; 1893; 1896; 1902-1903

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records (6 postcards -- letters)

Scope & Content: File consists of handwritten letters and 6 postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin, between 1891 and 1903. Contents pertain to Molly's travels in Europe, including trips to Switzerland, Italy, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Notes: Items in file are accompanied by two envelopes addressed to Catharine Elkin and her husband, Dr. William Elkin.

Name Access: Adams, Molly; Elkin, Catharine (Adams)

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Family and personal life; Correspondence

Geographic Access: United States of America; Europe; Italy; Switzerland; England; Germany; Netherlands

Access Restrictions: Some materials in file are fragile - assistance from staff required

Language: English

Conservation: Some materials stored in mylar sleeves

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Raven's End - foreign rights

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of contracts, letters and other documents pertaining to the translation of Ben Gadd's book, Raven's End, into foreign languages including German, Dutch, Danish and Italian, for distribution in Europe.

Date Range: 2000-2007

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 47

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 47

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2000-2007

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of contracts, letters and other documents pertaining to the translation of Ben Gadd's book, Raven's End, into foreign languages including German, Dutch, Danish and Italian, for distribution in Europe.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Communications; Commerce; Commercial products; Correspondence; Businesses; Finances

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper; Italy; Denmark; Netherlands; Germany

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Communications; Commerce and industry

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides - United States, Italy

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Olympic National Park and other destinations in the United States and Italy.

Date Range: [ca.1990-2010]

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 14

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 / 14

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: [ca.1990-2010]

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Olympic National Park and other destinations in the United States and Italy.

Subject Access: Geography; Travel; Tourism; Tourist information; National parks and reserves

Geographic Access: United States of America; Washington; Hawaii; Italy

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel views

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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

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Summer in the Canadian Rockies, 1928. Hunting Trip, September 1928. Summer of 1929, the Tyrol and the Alps

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to a photograph album depicting three seperate trips taken by Lillian Gest: Summer in the Canadian Rockies 1928 ; Hunting Trip September 1928 ; Summer of 1929 The Tyrol and the Alps. The Summer 1928 trip was undertaken primarily by horseback, but included some hiking/climbing trips. I…

Date Range: 1928-1928

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / b / PD - 7

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph print; Postcard

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M67 / S36 / V225

Series: II.C. Activities / photography

Sous-Fonds: V225

Sub-Series: ii.b. Photographic material / photograph album

Accession Number: 5142

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / b / PD - 7

GMD: Album; Photograph print; Postcard

Date Range: 1928-1928

Physical Description: 1 album (385 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to a photograph album depicting three seperate trips taken by Lillian Gest: Summer in the Canadian Rockies 1928 ; Hunting Trip September 1928 ; Summer of 1929 The Tyrol and the Alps. The Summer 1928 trip was undertaken primarily by horseback, but included some hiking/climbing trips. It began at Grant Brook and the Moose River in Mt. Robson Provincial Park, worked southeast through the Tonquin Valley, and then further to the Saskatchewan River. This trip was organized by Caroline Hinman and corresponds with Insert 1. The Septemeber 1928 Hunting Trip may have been organized by a guide named Wilson and began around Sheep River, AB before working into the Pipestone Pass on horseback. Includes photographs of stag and ram heads at what is possibly Gest's home. Also includes enlargements and greeting cards from "fellow-campers." The Summer 1929 trip begins with arriving by boat before heading inland to Verona and Cortina before reaching Austria. From there the party heads into the Alps, includes many photographs of climbers on glaciers. Also includes views of the Matterhorn, Lake Geneva, the Castle of Chiffon, greeting cards, and a newspaper clipping detailing Caroline Hinman's group of ladies crossing the Saskatchewan Glacier [date unknown]. Photographs from this trip are a mix of personal photographs and souvineer photographs. Inserts pertain to overviews/advertisements for the Summer 1928 trip and the Summer 1929 trip that would have been sent out by Caroline Hinman in advance detailing routes, expectations, and prices.

Notes: Please note: some pictures depict close-ups of dead animals. Blank pages not scanned - 54 and 55 have captions written at the bottom of the page, but no photograph and were scanned

Name Access: Gest, Lillian; Hinman, Caroline

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Activities; Alps; Animals; Bighorn Sheep; Boats; Camps; Climbing; Europe; Exploration; Family and personal life; Glaciers; Hunting; Horses; Horse packing; Moose; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountain Goat; Off the Beaten Track; Scenery; Travel

Geographic Access: Jasper National Park; Tonquin Valley; Pipestone Pass; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada; Italy; Austria; Switzerland

Access Restrictions: Microfilm copy available for reference use by appointment only.

Language: English

Conservation: Removed from plastic sleeve and rehoused in acid-free paper, tied with flat string.

Creator: Gest, Lillian

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Family and Personal Photographs

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to misc. greeting cards and gift photographs probably sent to Lawrence Grassi by friends or relatives; most people are unidentified.

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1980]

Reference Code: V240 / II / B / PA - 876 to 906

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

12 images

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M45 / V240

Series: II.B. Personal photographs

Sous-Fonds: V240

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V240 / II / B / PA - 876 to 906

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1980]

Physical Description: 31 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to misc. greeting cards and gift photographs probably sent to Lawrence Grassi by friends or relatives; most people are unidentified.

Name Access: Grassi, Lawrence

Subject Access: Activities; Family and personal life; Professional and Personal Life; Portrait; Transportation; Trains

Geographic Access: Canmore; Alberta; Canada; Italy

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Postcards sent to Eleanor Luxton

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of domestic and international postcards sent to Eleanor Luxton from various friends and family members between 1928 and 1992. Includes correspondence sent from Canada, the United States, Central and South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Oceania.

Date Range: 1928; 1944-1945; 1953-1954; 1962-1963; 1965-1983; 1985-1992

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 72

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / A : Correspondence

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 72

Date Range: 1928; 1944-1945; 1953-1954; 1962-1963; 1965-1983; 1985-1992

Physical Description: 128 b&w and col. postcards ; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of domestic and international postcards sent to Eleanor Luxton from various friends and family members between 1928 and 1992. Includes correspondence sent from Canada, the United States, Central and South America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Oceania.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Charity; Recreation; Correspondence; Events; Arts; Community events; Calgary Stampede; Transportation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; New Brunswick; British Columbia; Quebec; Montreal; Ontario; Saskatchewan; Manitoba; Newfoundland and Labrador; Holland; Cook Islands; United States of America; Idaho; Vermont; New Hampshire; Hawaii; California; Washington; Bahamas; Jamaica; Russia; Oregon; England; France; Greece; Switzerland; Brazil; Italy; New Zealand; Israel; Mexico; West Indies; Scotland; Brussels; Vienna; Turkey; Ireland

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation; Communications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel scrapbook of commercial postcard prints and souvenirs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one scrapbook containing ca. 200 attached postcard prints and commercial postcards, as well as two portrait photograph prints and two souvenir booklets. Content pertains to scenic views of the Canadian Rockies including Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Maligne Lake, Revelstoke and the At…

Date Range: [ca. 1925 - ca. 1940]; 1932

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook; Postcard

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

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

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / 1

GMD: Scrapbook; Postcard

Responsibility: Some items produced by George S. Cladds [?], Byron Harmon, Gerta Christoffersen, Detroit Publishing Co., and A.C. Leighton

Date Range: [ca. 1925 - ca. 1940]; 1932

Physical Description: 1 scrapbook : ca. 200 b&w and col. postcards ; 14 x 21.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of one scrapbook containing ca. 200 attached postcard prints and commercial postcards, as well as two portrait photograph prints and two souvenir booklets. Content pertains to scenic views of the Canadian Rockies including Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, Maligne Lake, Revelstoke and the Athabasca River; portrait paintings of unidentified Indigenous girls by artist Gerta Christoffersen; scenes from Australia, Brussels, Venice, Bermuda, Fiji, Portugal, London, Windsor Castle, California, Mexico, the Grand Canyon, Montana, Niagara Falls, Maine, Ohio and Pennsylvania; and sketched art by A.C. Leighton depicting horses and riders. Many postcards are colorized.

Notes: A few postcards are annotated, mostly blank

Name Access: Harmon, Byron; Christoffersen, Gerta; Leighton, Alfred Crocker

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Horses; Horseback riding; Landscapes; Environment; Mountains; Indigenous Peoples; Art; Biography; Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; England; London; Australia; Belgium; Italy; Venice; Bermuda; Fiji; Portugal; United States of America; California; Maine; Pennsylvania; Ohio; Lake Louise; Massachusetts; Moraine Lake; Maligne Lake; Athabasca Falls; Niagara Falls; British Columbia