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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph of Mount Rundle on construction paper, annotated with an original poem by Mary Belle Rich. Photograph and poem were gifted to Norman Luxton.
Date Range
[ca.1925-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 691 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Textual record
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E4 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 691 (O.S.)
GMD
Photograph
Print
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Mary Belle Rich
Date Range
[ca.1925-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print on paper ; 30 x 40 cm
History / Biographical
Mary Belle Rich was a published poet and children's book author. Mary Belle grew up in Buffalo, New York before purchasing a large ranch and moving to Pincher Creek, Alberta in her adult years. Mary Belle's best-known work is her compilation of children's poems, titled "Fairy Tales and Grown-up Talk" (published ca.1913).
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph of Mount Rundle on construction paper, annotated with an original poem by Mary Belle Rich. Photograph and poem were gifted to Norman Luxton.
Notes
Item in file possibly produced during or shortly following Mary Belle Rich travelled to Banff in 1927.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Rich, Mary Belle
Subject Access
Art
Poetry
Photography
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Mount Rundle
Language
English
Creator
Mary Belle Rich
Category
Arts
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34621443/edmonton-journal-21-july-1927/
https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.992326/53?r=0&s=1
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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H. Boylston Dummer wildlife portraits

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 photographs depicting wildlife paintings by artist H. Boylston Dummer, including one portrait depicting three bighorn sheep and one portrait of a cougar. Items were gifted to Norman Luxton and his brothers.
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / A3b / PA - 6, 7 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A3 : Collected material
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A3b / PA - 6, 7 (O.S.)
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w prints on matboard ; 40 x 34.5 cm and 34.5 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 photographs depicting wildlife paintings by artist H. Boylston Dummer, including one portrait depicting three bighorn sheep and one portrait of a cougar. Items were gifted to Norman Luxton and his brothers.
Notes
Items in file not dated, date range provided is estimate by Processing Archivist
Item LUX / III / A3b / PA - 6 annotated on bottom right corner in black ink: "To the Luxton Brothers with Best Wishes H. Boylston Dummer"
Name Access
Dummer, H. Boylston
Subject Access
Art
Artist
Animals
Wildlife
Bighorn Sheep
Cougar
Language
English
Conservation
Item LUX / III / A3b / PA - 6 stored in mylar to prevent further separation of materials
Category
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Political caricature, possibly George Ross

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one untitled caricature of a politician, possibly George Ross, signed by artist C. Stafford. Drawing depicts a man with an oversized head raising his fist in the air, standing next to a table holding a scroll which reads "In the interest of the people of Calgary I will fight to a[s…
Date Range
[ca.1940-1945]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 24 (oversize)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Drawing
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 / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 24 (oversize)
GMD
Drawing
Date Range
[ca.1940-1945]
Physical Description
1 drawing : black ink on paper ; 39 x 52 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one untitled caricature of a politician, possibly George Ross, signed by artist C. Stafford. Drawing depicts a man with an oversized head raising his fist in the air, standing next to a table holding a scroll which reads "In the interest of the people of Calgary I will fight to a[sic] finish special exemptions".
Notes
Drawing not dated, individual represented in drawing not specified
Material Details
Black ink on beige/grey construction paper
Name Access
Ross, George
Subject Access
Art
Politics
Government
Access Restrictions
Fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Arts
Politics
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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R H Palenske portfolio, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one commercial portfolio containing three illustrated portraits of Stoney Nakoda leaders Big Medicine Bird, Minna-Ha-Ha Simmeon and Blind Eagle, produced by artist R. H. Palenske. Portraits are accompanied in file by original envelope.
Date Range
[ca.1930-1950]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PG - 9 to 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Print
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 / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PG - 9 to 11
GMD
Print
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by R. H. Palenske
Date Range
[ca.1930-1950]
Physical Description
1 commercial portfolio : 3 portrait drawings ; 18.5 x 24 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one commercial portfolio containing three illustrated portraits of Stoney Nakoda leaders Big Medicine Bird, Minna-Ha-Ha Simmeon and Blind Eagle, produced by artist R. H. Palenske. Portraits are accompanied in file by original envelope.
Notes
Faint pencil illustration on back of portfolio envelope resembling road directions or possibly a rough layout plan
Name Access
Medicine Bird
Simmeon, Minna-Ha-Ha
Blind Eagle
Palenske, Reinhold H.
Subject Access
Arts
Artist
Portrait
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Regalia
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Arts
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Indigenous portrait given to Norman Luxton by W. Langdon Kihn

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one signed copy of a portrait of an unidentified Indigenous man by artist W. Langdon Kihn. Portrait was gifted to Norman Luxton by Kihn in 1922.
Date Range
1922
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Drawing
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D1 : Personal and family life
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 17
GMD
Drawing
Responsibility
Produced by W. Langdon Kihn
Date Range
1922
Physical Description
1 drawing : portrait, pencil and ink ; 29 x 37.5 cm
History / Biographical
Wilfred Langdon Kihn (1898-1957) was an American artist born in Brooklyn, New York. Kihn was best known for his illustrated portraits of American and Canadian Indigenous people, including members of the Blackfoot, Navajo, Pueblo and Tsimshian communities. The individuals in Kihn's portraits were most often depicted wearing traditional and ceremonial clothing rather than their typical clothes. Kihn's art career began in 1919 when he travelled to Montana and created some of his earliest portraits while visiting the Blackfeet Reservation. Throughout the 1920s, Kihn travelled extensively in Canada and the United States, creating portraits of individuals from a diverse range of Indigenous communities. Many of these portraits were put on display as part of a travelling exhibition organized by the Brooklyn Museum. In 1935, Kihn was commissioned by National Geographic to produce Indigenous portraits for publications; this ultimately led to a two-decade career with National Geographic.
Scope & Content
File consists of one signed copy of a portrait of an unidentified Indigenous man by artist W. Langdon Kihn. Portrait was gifted to Norman Luxton by Kihn in 1922.
Notes
Portrait is signed in the bottom left corner: "To "Norm" Luxton From his friend W. Langdon Kihn. 1922"
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Kihn, W. Langdon
Subject Access
Portrait
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Art
Artist
Language
English
Category
Arts
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.nytimes.com/1983/02/20/nyregion/art-indian-portraits-by-kihn-exhibited.html
https://www.aaa.si.edu/collections/w-langdon-kihn-papers-7081
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Man in home, portrait painting

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 photographs pertaining to an unidentified man sitting in his home and posing for a portrait painted by an unidentified female artist. Individuals in photographs are possibly relatives or friends of Norman Luxton.
Date Range
[ca.1940-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / III / A3b / PA - 2 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A3 : Collected material
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A3b / PA - 2 to 5
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1940-1960]
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w prints ; 20.5 x 25 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 photographs pertaining to an unidentified man sitting in his home and posing for a portrait painted by an unidentified female artist. Individuals in photographs are possibly relatives or friends of Norman Luxton.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Artist
Portrait
Language
N/A
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Indigenous portrait paintings by H. H. Cross

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 35 photographs depicting portrait paintings of various American Indigenous leaders from the Sioux nation and American military generals created by artist [Henry] H. Cross.
Date Range
[ca.1900-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 185 to 219
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 - 185 to 219
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1900-1930]
Physical Description
35 photographs : b&w prints ; 12 x 17 cm and 11.5 x 14 cm
History / Biographical
Henry H. Cross (1837- 1918) travelled to Minnesota as a young artist in 1862, during the Sioux Outbreak with the intention of creating portraits of Sioux chiefs who had been sentenced to death by the American government. During this time, Cross captured the likenesses of various Sioux leaders and American military leaders in his paintings. Cross also learned the Sioux language and became familiar with many of their local customs. Cross would later become acquainted with Buffalo Bill Cody, who he also produced portraits of.
Scope & Content
File consists of 35 photographs depicting portrait paintings of various American Indigenous leaders from the Sioux nation and American military generals created by artist [Henry] H. Cross.
Name Access
Cross, Henry H.
Subject Access
Art
Artist
Painting
Portrait
History
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
United States of America
Minnesota
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Arts
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Biographical Source Notes
http://www.nygardgallery.com/cross.html
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Mountain landscape and police barracks

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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
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Other collected photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton. Photographs pertain to a metal buffalo figurine attributed to "Dingwall" of Winnipeg (possibly Donald Ross Dingwall); an unidentified metal sculptor in his studio; a portrait of Ernie Kehr addressed to Norman (Luxton?); Canadian Pacific Lo…
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
[ca.1940-1960]
1986
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 1079 to 1083
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
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 - 1079 to 1083
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Photographic Branch, Government of Alberta; and Bruno Engler, Alpine Films
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
[ca.1940-1960]
1986
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w prints ; 20.5 x 27.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton. Photographs pertain to a metal buffalo figurine attributed to "Dingwall" of Winnipeg (possibly Donald Ross Dingwall); an unidentified metal sculptor in his studio; a portrait of Ernie Kehr addressed to Norman (Luxton?); Canadian Pacific Locomotive 1201 travelling through Kicking Horse Pass as part of Expo 86 celebrations; and a copy portrait of an unidentified woman, early 1900s.
Notes
Some items are annotated
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Kehr, Ernie
Subject Access
Photography
Portrait
Art
Artist
Canadian Pacific Railway
Trains
Transportation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Kicking Horse Pass
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Arts
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Flower illustrations

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 coloured illustrations depicting wildflowers. Two items are annotated on reverse sides; one reads "Bell wood" and other is signed "Hugh"[?].
Date Range
[1930-1950]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 29
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Drawing
Painting
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 / 29
GMD
Drawing
Painting
Date Range
[1930-1950]
Physical Description
6 drawings : illustration, pencil and paint ; 16 x 22.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 coloured illustrations depicting wildflowers. Two items are annotated on reverse sides; one reads "Bell wood" and other is signed "Hugh"[?].
Notes
Artist(s) and date(s) of materials unknown; date range provided is estimate by Processing Archivist
Material Details
Illustrations traced in pencil and filled in with watercolour paints.
Subject Access
Art
Flowers
Language
English
Category
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal letters and mail from community organizations

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal mail sent to or from Eleanor Luxton between ca. 1915 and 1980. Content pertains to Valentine's day letters between Eleanor and her parents, Norman and Georgina; a personal greeting card sent from "Aida" [n.d.]; a greeting card titled "To Father" [possibly sent from Eleanor…
Date Range
[1915-1940]
1968
1971
1973
1980
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 48
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 48
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
Date Range
[1915-1940]
1968
1971
1973
1980
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal mail sent to or from Eleanor Luxton between ca. 1915 and 1980. Content pertains to Valentine's day letters between Eleanor and her parents, Norman and Georgina; a personal greeting card sent from "Aida" [n.d.]; a greeting card titled "To Father" [possibly sent from Eleanor to Norman Luxton]; a letter addressed to Eleanor from Alberta Theatre Projects with a ticket order form for local performances [1973]; a letter from Laura Oakander sent to Eleanor thanking her for a donation to the McDougall Stoney Mission Society [1980]; and invitations to round-up events hosted by the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association.
Notes
Most items in file are not dated; part of date range is estimate by the Processing Archivist based on context and formatting of contents in file
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Community life
Community events
Arts
Family
Holidays
Personal and Family Life
Organizations
Churches
Religions
Events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Pamphlets, programmes, books, other publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of pamphlets, event programmes, information booklets, song books, bound publications and other published materials collected by members of the Luxton family. Content pertains to community events, including Banff and Calgary area trapshooting tournaments and organization meetings; an e…
Date Range
1892
1905
1914
[1920-1925]
1921-1922
1924-1928
1930
1932-1937
1939-1940
1943
1950
1955-1959
1977
1981
1986
1988
1990
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 67 to 70
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 / 67 to 70
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1892
1905
1914
[1920-1925]
1921-1922
1924-1928
1930
1932-1937
1939-1940
1943
1950
1955-1959
1977
1981
1986
1988
1990
Physical Description
12.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of pamphlets, event programmes, information booklets, song books, bound publications and other published materials collected by members of the Luxton family. Content pertains to community events, including Banff and Calgary area trapshooting tournaments and organization meetings; an exhibit opening at the Glenbow Museum [1981]; scientific theory and human evolution; Japanese study books; Canadian and global politics; international travel; and various other subjects.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Academics
Advertising
Art
Banff Community High School
Animals
Businesses
Calgary Gun Club
Ceremony
Commerce and industry
Community events
Community life
Dancing
Education
Glenbow Foundation
History
Horses
Horseback riding
Hunting
Industry
Japanese
Language
Military
Museums
Municipal views
Music
Organizations
Politics
Politics and government
Public events
Publication
Recreation
Research
Religions
Royal Visit
Royal tours
School
Science and technology
Shooting
Ski lodges and cabins
Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Travel
War
World War I
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
United States of America
Japan
Tokyo
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Japanese
Latin
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Military
Politics
Religions
Science and technology
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items in file are organized into 4 file folders based on contents: LUX / II / F1 / 67 : Pamphlets, event programs and booklets LUX / II / F1 / 68 : Booklets and small publications LUX / II / F1 / 69 : Books and bound publications LUX / II / F1 / 70 : Loose and other published materials
Processing Status
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Calendars for 1912 and 1933

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two monthly wall calendars. Includes a 1912 "Bow River Boat House" calendar with black and white copy of a painting titled "Fond Memories" depicting a woman canoeing on the Bow River, with tear-away monthly calendar pages at the bottom; and a 1933 calendar depicting a different ima…
Date Range
1912
1933
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 53 & 54 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Calendar
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 / 53 & 54 (O.S.)
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Calendar
Responsibility
Painting "Fond Memories" produced by James Arthur
Date Range
1912
1933
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (2 calendars ; 37.5 x 50 cm and 23 x 48 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two monthly wall calendars. Includes a 1912 "Bow River Boat House" calendar with black and white copy of a painting titled "Fond Memories" depicting a woman canoeing on the Bow River, with tear-away monthly calendar pages at the bottom; and a 1933 calendar depicting a different image for each month pertaining to rural life, families, children, dogs and related subjects. 1933 calendar has an advertisement for "Dave White and Sons Ltd." company attached to the bottom.
Name Access
White, David Mackintosh (Dave)
Arthur, James
Subject Access
Art
Artist
Businesses
Farmland
Agriculture
Animals
Dave White and Sons Ltd.
Dogs
Family and personal life
Children
Sports
Recreation
Canoes and canoeing
Painting
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Bow River
Language
English
Conservation
1933 calendar has metal part attaching pages, keep away from other materials
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents in 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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David George McDougall Ross certificates, oversize

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 rolled certificates pertaining to the military and academic career of David George McDougall Ross. Includes 2 certificates of military qualification, one under the title of Second Lieutenant dated April 5, 1940 and one under the title of Lieutenant C.A.C. (A.F.) dated May 18, 194…
Date Range
1933
1939-1940
1942
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 8 to 12 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Government record
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 / II / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 8 to 12 (O.S.)
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Government record
Date Range
1933
1939-1940
1942
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records (5 rolled pages ; 54 x 43 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 rolled certificates pertaining to the military and academic career of David George McDougall Ross. Includes 2 certificates of military qualification, one under the title of Second Lieutenant dated April 5, 1940 and one under the title of Lieutenant C.A.C. (A.F.) dated May 18, 1942; one Training Centre certification form marking the completion of training, 1942; a Declaration of Enlistment for World War II, 1939; and a University of Alberta Bachelor of Arts degree certificate for David George McDougall Ross, dated 1933.
Notes
Items originally stored together in storage tube with University of Alberta mailing address label for "Mr. David George Ross" on front
Name Access
McDougall Ross, David
University of Alberta
Subject Access
Education
Military
World War II
Arts
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items have been placed in mylar
Category
Education
Arts
Government
Military
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Original storage label: [upper left]: "UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA EDMONTON, ALBERTA" [Center of label]: "Mr. David George Ross, 517 - 4th Ave. West, CALGARY, Alberta."
Processing Status
Processed
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Sheet music and musical exam documents

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one annotated booklet of sheet music for pianoforte [possibly used as teaching material by Eleanor Luxton]; music examination results for Eleanor Luxton signed by music teacher W.E. Round; and a certificate marking Eleanor Luxton's successful completion of a music theory exam at th…
Date Range
1922
[1928-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 144
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
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 / B1 : Personal education
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 144
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Date Range
1922
[1928-1930]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one annotated booklet of sheet music for pianoforte [possibly used as teaching material by Eleanor Luxton]; music examination results for Eleanor Luxton signed by music teacher W.E. Round; and a certificate marking Eleanor Luxton's successful completion of a music theory exam at the Toronto Conservatory of Music.
Material Details
Sheet music booklet contains numerous blue ink stamps which read "approved", as well as multiple gold star stickers and annotations in pencil.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Round, William E. (Bill), Sr.
Subject Access
Education
Arts
Music
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Conservation
Handle music booklet with caution as pages may tear or separate further
Category
Education
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Creative writing and play script excerpts

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of typed and handwritten short stories, writing excerpts and other written content by Eleanor Luxton, as well as a bibliography page. Includes a written and a typed copy of a short play titled "Past and Future" by Eleanor Luxton, both dated 1948.
Date Range
[1930-1950]
1948
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 146
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
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 / B1 : Personal education
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 146
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Eleanor Luxton
Date Range
[1930-1950]
1948
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of typed and handwritten short stories, writing excerpts and other written content by Eleanor Luxton, as well as a bibliography page. Includes a written and a typed copy of a short play titled "Past and Future" by Eleanor Luxton, both dated 1948.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Arts
Plays
Education
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Metal paperclips replaced with archival plastic clips
Creator
Eleanor Luxton
Category
Arts
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Luxton family fonds

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Reference Code
LUX
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
  1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
LUX
Sous-Fonds
LUX
Accession Number
Lux1 - EL estate, 1996
Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000
Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001
Reference Code
LUX
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Other Title Info
Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Physical Description
ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)
History / Biographical
The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.
Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.
Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.
In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.
The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.
Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.
Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.
Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.
Notes
Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.
III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First Nations
Professional and Personal Life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Research
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material
box list for unprocessed material
Creator
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First nations
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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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
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one travel scrapbook, with various materials including matchboxes, souvenir napkins, booklets and brochures, menus, advertisements, event programs, magazines, maps and travel guides, and one photograph. Content pertains to Eleanor Luxton's travels to the New York World Fair in 1939…
Date Range
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1940]
1939
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Photograph print
  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 / 4
GMD
Scrapbook
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1940]
1939
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records -- 1 photograph : b&w print ; 20 x 25 cm on matboard
Scope & Content
File consists of one travel scrapbook, with various materials including matchboxes, souvenir napkins, booklets and brochures, menus, advertisements, event programs, magazines, maps and travel guides, and one photograph. Content pertains to Eleanor Luxton's travels to the New York World Fair in 1939, as well as Winnipeg, Montreal, Chicago, Panama and Havana, Cuba around the same time period. Includes image of Eleanor [far right] sitting with three unidentified friends at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Havana.
Material Details
Scrapbook has no cover or bindings
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Events
Advertising
Businesses
Music
Arts
Geographic Access
Canada
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Quebec
Montreal
United States of America
Panama
Cuba
Havana
Access Restrictions
Access to original copy may be restricted due to poor condition
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Materials held together with unbleached cotton string
Use of original copy not recommended as there are many loose contents and small items which can be lost or misplaced in scrapbook. Once item has been digitized, access to original may be further restricted for preservation reasons
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Commerce and industry
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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