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General accounts

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series pertains to business, properties, rentals, banking, house and personal accounts

Date Range: [ca.1905-ca.1960]

Reference Code: LUX / I / C1 / 60 to 71

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / C : Business, legal and financial

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Reference Code: LUX / I / C1 / 60 to 71

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1905-ca.1960]

Physical Description: 11 v. and ca.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Sub-series pertains to business, properties, rentals, banking, house and personal accounts

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Content Details: LIST OF VOLUMES (LUX / I / C1 - 60 to 71):; * [Account ledger], ca.1905, 1 v. Entries pertain to Merchants Bank, H. E. Sibbald, David McDougall, and personal accounts. Some entries are dated 1906 and 1907 (folder 60); * Transient ledger : [sheets], 1911, 1.5 cm. Re house, bar, livery and curio accounts (folder 61) - Oversize storage; * [Account ledger], 1912-1928, 1 v. Re businesses (curio, coal, livery, other) and personal accounts (folder 62); * Purchase and general accounts : [ledger sheets], 1914-1928, 4 sheets. Re properties. Involves Byron Lee Smith and Robert Vass (folder 63) - Oversize storage; * Purchase and general accounts : [ledger sheets], 1915-1927, 1.5 cm. Re properties, businesses, insurance and personal accounts (folder 63) - Oversize storage; * [Account ledger], 1917, 1 v. Re mainly horse and hay accounts with individuals and businesses (folder 64) - Oversize storage; * Daily statement of business : [cash and charge records], 1917-1918, 2 v. (folder 65) - Oversize storage; * [Property record books], 1907-1928, 3 v. Property records describe Luxton properties, enhancements, rents, furnishings, renters, etc. Books cover 1918-1922 (with loose items back to 1907), 1922-1925, and 1923-1928. Includes loose items (folder 66); * [Account book], 1925-1936, 1 v. Re personal accounts, including sundries and banking, also curio shop etc (folder 67) - Oversize storage; * [Account ledger], 1932-1945, 1 v. Re business, rental and personal accounts (folder 68); * [Account sheets], 1935-1939, .5 cm. Re sundries, banking, curio store, personal and car accounts (folder 68B) - Oversize storage; * [Account sheets], 1943-1944, .5 cm. Re business, property and personal accounts (folder 69) - Oversize storage; * [Account ledger], 1948-1956, 1 v. Re properties, business leases, rents and taxes (folder 70); * [Account book sheets], before 1962, .5 cm. Re accounts with Stoney individuals, perhaps at Morley (folder 71)

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Dogs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of Norman Luxton with dogs, dog portraits, views in front of Trading Post, breeding information and licenses

Date Range: [between 1904 and 1962]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D1 - 11, 12

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: I.D.1. Personal and professional : Personal and family life

Sous-Fonds: I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D1 - 11, 12

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative

Date Range: [between 1904 and 1962]

Physical Description: ca.205 photographs (ca.95 prints, ca.110 negatives). -- .5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of Norman Luxton with dogs, dog portraits, views in front of Trading Post, breeding information and licenses

Subject Access: Animals; Dogs; Family and personal life

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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Banff Indian Days brochures

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of promotional materials in the form of brochures and a flyer for Banff Indian Days. Some brochures are annotated [possibly containing edits before being published]. Contains duplicates of some items.

Date Range: 1938-1953

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 6

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: I.D.3. Personal and professional : Organizations

Sous-Fonds: I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3a / 6

GMD: Published record; Textual record

Responsibility: Some items published by Crag & Canyon Presses

Date Range: 1938-1953

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records : 12 items ; 15.6 x 24.0 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of promotional materials in the form of brochures and a flyer for Banff Indian Days. Some brochures are annotated [possibly containing edits before being published]. Contains duplicates of some items.

Notes: Copies of items may be found in LUX / II / F1 / 20. One flyer and two brochures with annotations have been digitized as other materials have been digitized and may found in LUX / II / F1 / 20.; Reference copies of Banff Indian Days posters were included in this file, however they were stored with additional Banff Indian Day posters and may now be found at LUX / I / D3. The associated items are LUX / I / D3 / 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14

Subject Access: Activities; Advertising; Community events; Banff Indian Days; Tourism

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Finding Aid: Reference copies of oversize posters are provided [now found in LUX / I / D3]

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Black and white Canadian Pacific prints

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertisin…

Date Range: 1940; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]

Reference Code: V635 / III / PA - 13 to 66

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: V635 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: V635

Accession Number: 5757

Reference Code: V635 / III / PA - 13 to 66

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Produced by Canadian Pacific

Date Range: 1940; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]

Physical Description: 54 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertising, and feature excursions led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Some photographs not dated, but likely similar in age to other items dated 1940.

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Canadian Pacific; Advertising; Landscapes; Banff Springs Hotel; Hotel; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Peyto Lake; Wolverine Plateau; Scarab Lake; Lake Louise; Banff National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions apply

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Commerce and industry; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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Canadian Pacific souvenir and travel publications

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of brochures, souvenir booklets, travel guides and related materials pertaining to Canadian Pacific trips and destinations within North America. Locations include: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park; the Empress Hotel in Victoria; British Columbia; Ontario and the the Great L…

Date Range: [1905-1911]; 1909; [1915-1920]; 1917-1918; 1920-1921; 1923; 1928-1929; 1931; 1935-1938; 1940; [1940-1950]; 1974

Reference Code: LUX / II / C4 / 15 to 17

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C4 : Travel and hobbies

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C4 / 15 to 17

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1905-1911]; 1909; [1915-1920]; 1917-1918; 1920-1921; 1923; 1928-1929; 1931; 1935-1938; 1940; [1940-1950]; 1974

Physical Description: 7.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of brochures, souvenir booklets, travel guides and related materials pertaining to Canadian Pacific trips and destinations within North America. Locations include: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park; the Empress Hotel in Victoria; British Columbia; Ontario and the the Great Lakes; Quebec; Alaska; and the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. File also includes a map of the Canadian Pacific rail system [1918] and a copy of "Empress of the Pacific" cruise magazine [1936].

Subject Access: Tourism; Travel; Canadian Pacific Railway; Cruise ships; Banff Springs Hotel; Hotel; Empress Hotel; Train; Railways

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; British Columbia; Victoria; Ontario; Quebec; Great Lakes; United States of America; Alaska

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Commerce and industry

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Items divided into 3 files: LUX/II/C4/15: Ontario, Quebec, Alaska and Canadian coastal guide books [ca. 1915-1920] LUX/II/C4/16: Canadian Rockies guides and information booklets LUX/II/C4/17: Other Canadian Pacific material

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Royal visit commemorative place mats

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 11 identical decorative paper place mats and one cardboard poster depicting Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of England, as well as the coat of arms for Canada and its 10 provinces with "Welcome to Canada" written across the bottom. Content pertains to Elizabeth and Philip's ro…

Date Range: 1951

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 46

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 / 46

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1951

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records (12 items ; 25 x 38 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of 11 identical decorative paper place mats and one cardboard poster depicting Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip of England, as well as the coat of arms for Canada and its 10 provinces with "Welcome to Canada" written across the bottom. Content pertains to Elizabeth and Philip's royal visit to Canada in 1951. Items are in original paper envelope with a similar design printed across the front. Back of envelope includes Shell Gasoline logo and stamp for Shell gas station in Banff.

Subject Access: Royal Visit; Royalty; Souvenir; Government; Advertising; Natural resources

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Government; Commerce and industry; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Maps of Banff and Western Canada

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rock…

Date Range: 1912; 1914; 1924; 1926; 1932; 1957; [1970-1980]

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / 25

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

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 / C5 : Other

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / 25

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: 1912; 1914; 1924; 1926; 1932; 1957; [1970-1980]

Physical Description: 9 maps : b&w and col. ; 168 x 71 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rockies which has smaller maps of Waterton Lakes, Glacier, Revelstoke, and other national parks printed on the back. Map of Medicine Hat includes annotated storage envelope with dimensions written on the front.

Subject Access: Cartography; Geography; Land use; Government; Travel; National parks and reserves

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Medicine Hat; Rocky Mountains; Glacier National Park; Revelstoke; Waterton Lakes National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Government; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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[Rotary Club of Banff Scrapbook]

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Part Of: Rotary Club of Banff fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, photographs, certificates that pertain to the Rotary Club of Banff and its anniversary, community events, and members. Scrapbook assembled by Bill Waterworth.

Date Range: 1924-1993

Reference Code: M30 / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

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Part Of: Rotary Club of Banff fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M30

Sous-Fonds: M30 / 1

Accession Number: 7074

Reference Code: M30 / 1

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1924-1993

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records (99 pages ; 42 x 27 cm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, photographs, certificates that pertain to the Rotary Club of Banff and its anniversary, community events, and members. Scrapbook assembled by Bill Waterworth.

Subject Access: Rotary Club of Banff; Community events; Community life; Administration; Awards; Charity; Children; Club

Geographic Access: Banff; Alberta; Canada; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Scrapbook

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Part Of: Stocken family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to a scrapbook of newsclippings pertaining to literary, religious, and Stocken family matters.

Date Range: 1894-1955

Reference Code: M11 / 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

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Part Of: Stocken family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M11 / V606

Sous-Fonds: M11

Accession Number: 9

Reference Code: M11 / 3

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1894-1955

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records (83 pages ; 22.5 x 30.5 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to a scrapbook of newsclippings pertaining to literary, religious, and Stocken family matters.

Subject Access: Banff; Biographical; Businesses; Community events; Community life; Education; Family; Family and personal life; Genealogy; Geography; History; Municipal views; Newspaper; Obituary; Religions; Songs

Geographic Access: Banff; Canmore; Calgary; Alberta; Canada; Banff National Park

Language: English

Conservation: Re-house with paper.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Published regional and trail maps

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of maps depicting the Banff townsite and nearby travel routes. Includes a trail map for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks; a road map for Banff and nearby areas [1965]; a numbered townsite map of Banff marking local hotels and attractions; and a photocopied map of a trail route …

Date Range: [1950-1970]; 1965

Reference Code: M545 / III / 29

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 5939

Reference Code: M545 / III / 29

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: [1950-1970]; 1965

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records (4 maps ; 35.5 x 21.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of maps depicting the Banff townsite and nearby travel routes. Includes a trail map for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks; a road map for Banff and nearby areas [1965]; a numbered townsite map of Banff marking local hotels and attractions; and a photocopied map of a trail route used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [n.d.]

Notes: Banff townsite map has annotation marking the location of the Trail Ride Office on Caribou St.

Subject Access: Travel; Trails; Map; Land, settlement and immigration; Geography

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Kootenay National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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News Clippings Scrapbook

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Part Of: Charlotte Tuerck fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to skiing, skiers, Banff oldtimers, weddings, the Royal family, horses and horseracing. Also includes ads from newspapers and newsclippings about business, commerce, and war.

Date Range: ca. 1960

Reference Code: M116 / 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

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Part Of: Charlotte Tuerck fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M116 / V631

Sous-Fonds: M116

Accession Number: 1503

Reference Code: M116 / 2

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: ca. 1960

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (7 pages ; 25.5 x 33 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to skiing, skiers, Banff oldtimers, weddings, the Royal family, horses and horseracing. Also includes ads from newspapers and newsclippings about business, commerce, and war.

Subject Access: Airplanes; Banff Ski Club; Businesses; Chairlifts and gondolas; Commerce; Crag and Canyon newspaper; Horses; Horse racing; Newspaper; Oldtimers; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Ski areas; Skiing; Skiers; War; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Calgary; Nelson; British Columbia; Alberta; Canada; United Kingdom; Europe

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Application for incorporation as a society, amendments, by-laws

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of drafts and final copies of an application for the incorporation of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies into a society [1961], an excerpt from an act by the Government of Alberta outlining the requirements for an organization to register as a society [1955], an approved applica…

Date Range: 1955; 1961-1967; 1969-1970; 1975-1992

Reference Code: M545 / V / 62

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Microfiche

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / V : Administrative records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 5939

Reference Code: M545 / V / 62

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Microfiche

Date Range: 1955; 1961-1967; 1969-1970; 1975-1992

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of drafts and final copies of an application for the incorporation of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies into a society [1961], an excerpt from an act by the Government of Alberta outlining the requirements for an organization to register as a society [1955], an approved application by the Trail Riders to become a registered society including a certified copy of a Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Government of Alberta, and multiple drafts of the by-laws of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies which are labelled "First Draft", "Second Draft", and "Final Draft". File also includes notices of later amendments to original by-laws. Textual records in file accompanied by 5 microfiche sheets [1961-1967] depicting various administrative records [registrar of companies, certificate of incorporation, etc.].

Notes: File contains some duplicate content

Subject Access: Administration; Organizations; Government; Laws and legislation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Edmonton; Banff

Language: English

Conservation: Microfiche slides stored in file with textual records

Category: Government; Law and justice

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Holiday greeting cards, dated

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of dated Christmas and holiday cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1940 and 1994. Includes cards sent from various family members, friends and organizations which Eleanor was involved with [including the National Philatelic Centre and the University of Alberta]. Some cards have attac…

Date Range: 1940-1994

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 48 to 51

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Photograph print

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 to 51

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1940-1994

Physical Description: 14 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of dated Christmas and holiday cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1940 and 1994. Includes cards sent from various family members, friends and organizations which Eleanor was involved with [including the National Philatelic Centre and the University of Alberta]. Some cards have attached photograph prints or personal images printed into the cards [i.e. family photographs].

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Christmas; Correspondence; Holidays; Art; Photography; Organizations; University

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Calgary

Language: English; French; German

Conservation: Some items with attached photograph prints stored in mylar

Category: Arts; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Items stored in 4 folders organized by date: LUX/II/A/48 : 1940-1969 LUX/II/A/49 : 1970-1979 LUX/II/A/50 : 1980-1989 LUX/II/A/51 : 1990-1994

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Holiday greeting cards, not dated

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of non-dated Christmas and holiday greeting cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1994. Cards are signed by various friends, family members and coworkers of Eleanor, as well as some organizations and groups which Eleanor was involved with [including the Trail Riders of the …

Date Range: 1940-1994

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 52 to 62

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Photograph print

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 / 52 to 62

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1940-1994

Physical Description: 32 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of non-dated Christmas and holiday greeting cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1994. Cards are signed by various friends, family members and coworkers of Eleanor, as well as some organizations and groups which Eleanor was involved with [including the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and UNICEF].

Notes: Some cards have personal photographs printed onto front covers, or have photograph prints physically attached.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Christmas; Holidays; Correspondence; Art; Photography

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; United States of America

Language: English; French; German; Mandarin

Conservation: Some items with photograph prints attached have been stored in mylar

Category: Arts; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Cards sorted into 11 folders: LUX / II / A / 52 to 53 : [ca.1940-1970] LUX / II / A / 54 to 62 : [ca.1970-1994]

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Thank you, friendship and get well soon cards

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of greeting cards not pertaining to specific holidays which were sent to Eleanor Luxton, including: thank you cards, friendship and "just because" cards, and get well soon cards. Cards are signed by various friends and family members of Eleanor, including numerous cards from Eleanor's…

Date Range: [ca.1950-1995]

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 64 to 65

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual 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 / 64 to 65

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1950-1995]

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of greeting cards not pertaining to specific holidays which were sent to Eleanor Luxton, including: thank you cards, friendship and "just because" cards, and get well soon cards. Cards are signed by various friends and family members of Eleanor, including numerous cards from Eleanor's friend "Miriam".

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Health services; Hospital

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Health services

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Items are stored in two folders: LUX / II / A / 64 : Get well soon cards LUX / II / A / 65 : Thank you, friendship cards

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Collected holiday gift tags

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of Christmas gift tags collected by Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1994. Most tags are stored in envelopes which are annotated with lists of names and corresponding gifts received from them. File also contains some loose items.

Date Range: [ca.1940-1994]; 1978-1984 1989-1990

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 63

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual 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 / 63

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1940-1994]; 1978-1984 1989-1990

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of Christmas gift tags collected by Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1994. Most tags are stored in envelopes which are annotated with lists of names and corresponding gifts received from them. File also contains some loose items.

Notes: Majority of items are dated or may be dated between ca.1975-1990

Subject Access: Christmas; Holidays; Family and personal life

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Easter and Valentine's Day cards

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of Easter and Valentine's Day cards addressed to Eleanor Luxton which were sent by various friends and family members between ca.1940 and 1995.

Date Range: [ca.1940-1995]

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 66 to 67

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / A : Collected

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 66 to 67

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1940-1995]

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of Easter and Valentine's Day cards addressed to Eleanor Luxton which were sent by various friends and family members between ca.1940 and 1995.

Notes: Most items in file are not dated

Subject Access: Holidays; Family and personal life; Correspondence

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Contents are organized in two folders: LUX / II / A / 66 : Easter cards LUX / II / A / 67 : Valentine's Day cards

Processing Status: Processed

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Commercial travel postcards

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.

Date Range: [1900-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Postcard

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III/ D : Other materials

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

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8

GMD: Published record; Postcard

Date Range: [1900-1960]

Physical Description: ca. 630 b&w and col. postcards ; 23 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.

Notes: Items in this file have been organized by geographical location. See "Content Details" entry field for contents of individual folders.

Subject Access: Advertising; Events; Environment; European travel; Environment and Nature; Travel; Tourism; Waterfalls; Wildlife; Leisure; Landscapes; History; Mountains; Public events; Public entertainment; National parks and reserves; Centennial; Buildings and memorials; Banff National Park; Art; Photography; Postcards; Royalty; Seascapes; Ship; Souvenir; Sports and recreation; Tourist information; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Louise; Calgary; British Columbia; Vancouver; Rocky Mountains; Selkirks; Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie; Owen Sound; Toronto; Quebec; Montreal; United States of America; Yellowstone National Park; Colorado; Denver; Florida; California; Chicago; Michigan; France; Paris; England; London; Cuba; Mexico; Ireland; Dublin

Reproduction Restrictions: Some copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English; French

Related Material: Items in this file were separated from annotated postcards [processed as LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27]

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: File is organized into 8 folders, numbered LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8. PG - 1 : Banff National Park PG - 2 : Canadian Rockies and Selkirks PG - 3 : Alberta and British Columbia [Other] PG - 4 : Canada PG - 5 : United States of America PG - 6 : United States of America, cont.'d [postcard sets and 1933 Chicago World Fair] PG - 7 : Foreign PG - 8 : Other [location not specified]

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal address books

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 address books and organizers containing addresses, birthdays and other personal information related to friends and members of the Luxton/McDougall families. Numerous items in file also contain loose personal letters, business cards, notes and other textual records.

Date Range: 1948; [1950-1960]; 1953-1957; 1960; 1963

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / 25 to 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record

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 / 25 to 26

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1948; [1950-1960]; 1953-1957; 1960; 1963

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 address books and organizers containing addresses, birthdays and other personal information related to friends and members of the Luxton/McDougall families. Numerous items in file also contain loose personal letters, business cards, notes and other textual records.

Notes: Address books may have belonged to Georgina Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and/or other members of the Luxton and McDougall families.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Correspondence; Communications; Birthday; Community life; Home

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; United States of America; New Mexico

Access Restrictions: Items in file contain personal information - restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in file contain personal information - restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Loose pages from address book in LUX / III / D / 25 have been placed in envelope to maintain original order

Category: Communications; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: File LUX / III / D / 25 contains 7 bound address books and one collection of loose pages from an address book. File LUX / III / D / 26 contains one address organizer with a plastic and metal sliding mechanism.

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian history and tourism publications

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of published materials pertaining to topics of Canadian, provincial and regional history, related statistical information, and national politics; information booklets and guides for Banff National Park, Alberta, Victoria, B.C., and other regions within Canada; and other Canadian trave…

Date Range: 1902-1905; 1919; 1928; 1930-1931; 1934; 1940-1941; 1948; 1951; 1955-1957; 1960; 1963; 1979; 1988

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 63 to 64

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 / 63 to 64

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1902-1905; 1919; 1928; 1930-1931; 1934; 1940-1941; 1948; 1951; 1955-1957; 1960; 1963; 1979; 1988

Physical Description: 4.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of published materials pertaining to topics of Canadian, provincial and regional history, related statistical information, and national politics; information booklets and guides for Banff National Park, Alberta, Victoria, B.C., and other regions within Canada; and other Canadian travel and promotional material.

Notes: Some items are annotated

Subject Access: Advertising; Travel; Tourism; Transportation; History; Geography

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; British Columbia; Victoria; Saskatchewan

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Exploration, discovery and travel; Government; Natural resources; Politics; Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: File stored in two folders arranged by subject: LUX / II / F1 / 63 : Canadian history and research material LUX / II / F1 / 64 : Canadian tourism publications

Processing Status: Processed

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Application for incorporation as a society, amendments, by-laws

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