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Community events, friends
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55539
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to travel photos, family and group portraits, and other events involving friends of the Luxton family. Includes images of unidentified individuals in Egypt, standing by a large glacier in the Rockies, visiting Stanford University, and feeding birds in Paris[?…
- Date Range
- [ca.1900-1960]
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / PA - 205 to 231
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / III / D : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / PA - 205 to 231
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1900-1960]
- Physical Description
- 27 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 13.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to travel photos, family and group portraits, and other events involving friends of the Luxton family. Includes images of unidentified individuals in Egypt, standing by a large glacier in the Rockies, visiting Stanford University, and feeding birds in Paris[?]; group portraits of unidentified children; a pack train fording the Pipestone River; and related views.
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Travel
- Tourism
- Children
- Public events
- Community life
- Horses
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Portrait
- Christmas
- Landscapes
- Glaciers
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Pipestone River
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Egypt
- Europe
- United States of America
- California
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Natural landscapes, wildlife, plants
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55553
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to mountain views, waterfalls, winter scenes, lake views and related subjects.
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1930]
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 92 to 111
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / III / C : Extended family
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 92 to 111
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1930]
- Physical Description
- 20 photographs: b&w prints ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to mountain views, waterfalls, winter scenes, lake views and related subjects.
- Subject Access
- Landscapes
- Mountains
- Environment
- Waterfalls
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Language
- N/A
- Conservation
- Items stored in mylar
- Category
- Environment
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Buildings and bridges
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55555
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to cabins and houses, a boat launch and waterfront building, metal and wooden bridges, and an early view of a residential street in Banff facing Cascade Mountain.
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1930]
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 131 to 148
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / III / C : Extended family
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 131 to 148
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1930]
- Physical Description
- 18 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to cabins and houses, a boat launch and waterfront building, metal and wooden bridges, and an early view of a residential street in Banff facing Cascade Mountain.
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Cascade Mountain
- Language
- N/A
- Conservation
- Items stored in mylar
- Category
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Rocky Mountains Park topographical map
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55707
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1930]
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / 38 (oversize)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Map
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / III / D : Other material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / 38 (oversize)
- GMD
- Map
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1930]
- Physical Description
- 1 topographical map : hand col., annotations, on canvas ; 150 x 100 cm
- History / Biographical
- Rocky Mountains Park was renamed Banff National Park on May 30, 1930 as part of the National Parks Act passed by the Government of Canada.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.
- Notes
- Context of map mostly unknown. Missing title, date and other identifying information.
- Subject Access
- Map
- Geography
- Landscapes
- Parks
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Access Restrictions
- Map is difficult to handle due to size and condition. Assistance from archival staff required for physical access
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Use nitrile gloves while handling map
- Biographical Source Notes
- http://parkscanadahistory.com/publications/national-parks-act-1930.htm
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Norman Luxton and friends, hunting and camping trips
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54983
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 18 photograph prints pertaining to Norman Luxton's travels in the Rocky Mountains and a trip to Lake Minnewanka [ca.1915-1920?]. Includes images of Norman Luxton with friends Eugene F. LaPorte, Mr. and Mrs. "Woodie" Campbell and others; a warden's cabin near Lake Minnewanka; and ca…
- Date Range
- [1915-1920]
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / PA - 206 to 223
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- 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 - 206 to 223
- Date Range
- [1915-1920]
- Physical Description
- 18 photographs : b&w prints ; 15.5 x 9.5 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 18 photograph prints pertaining to Norman Luxton's travels in the Rocky Mountains and a trip to Lake Minnewanka [ca.1915-1920?]. Includes images of Norman Luxton with friends Eugene F. LaPorte, Mr. and Mrs. "Woodie" Campbell and others; a warden's cabin near Lake Minnewanka; and camping and hiking in the Lake Minnewanka region.
- Notes
- Photographs originally in brown labelled envelope; envelope disposed of but original label separated and kept in file
- Subject Access
- Animals
- Cabins
- Camping
- Camps
- Environment
- Hiking
- Landscapes
- Log structures
- Family and personal life
- Recreation
- Travel
- Warden cabins
- Wildlife
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Lake Minnewanka
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items stored in mylar
- Category
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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George Mandryk collected photographs - File 1 of 2
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54994
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 51 photograph prints. Content includes family, group and individual photographs pertaining to rowing and swimming, horseback riding, skiing, travel in the Rocky Mountains and other related activities. Most photographs do not provide information specifying dates, names or locations …
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1915]
- 1914
- 1916-1917
- [ca.1920]
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / PA - 487 to 537
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- 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 - 487 to 537
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1915]
- 1914
- 1916-1917
- [ca.1920]
- Physical Description
- 51 photographs : b&w prints ; 21 x 15 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 51 photograph prints. Content includes family, group and individual photographs pertaining to rowing and swimming, horseback riding, skiing, travel in the Rocky Mountains and other related activities. Most photographs do not provide information specifying dates, names or locations of content.
- Notes
- Some items are numbered on the back, either handwritten or affixed with ink stamp
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Children
- Swimming
- Rowing
- Boats
- Sports
- Recreation
- Hockey
- Community life
- Beach
- Travel
- Horses
- Animals
- Horseback riding
- Mountains
- Landscapes
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Ontario
- Ottawa
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Collected by George Mandryk
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel and home records
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55646
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of scrapbooks, albums, photographs and textual records pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's domestic and international travels, and Eleanor's life in Banff. Includes records pertaining to Japan, Panama, Hawaii, and China; local events, including the Calgary Stampede, Banff Indian Days and…
- Date Range
- [ca.1900] - 1992
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / E
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Photograph
- Negative
- Transparency
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- 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
- Date Range
- [ca.1900] - 1992
- Physical Description
- 27.5 cm of textual records (5 scrapbooks ; 0.5 cm newspaper clippings) -- 7 albums -- 1,345 photographs (1,083 b&w and col. prints ; 257 b&w and col. negatives ; 5 col. transparency slides)
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of scrapbooks, albums, photographs and textual records pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's domestic and international travels, and Eleanor's life in Banff. Includes records pertaining to Japan, Panama, Hawaii, and China; local events, including the Calgary Stampede, Banff Indian Days and a celebration marking the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II; Canadian trips, including the Okanagan region, Seebe and Jasper National Park; and the Luxton family home in Banff.
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Travel
- Exploration
- Home
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Banff
- Quebec
- United States of America
- Panama
- Japan
- China
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel and mountain views
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55187
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 53 b&w negative photographs pertaining to a trip to Vancouver[?] with Eleanor Luxton and an unidentified woman, and numerous scenic views of mountains and cabins [n.d., locations unknown].
- Date Range
- [1925-1940]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / E / NA - 25 to 77
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- 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 / NA - 25 to 77
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [1925-1940]
- Physical Description
- 53 photographs : b&w negatives ; 4.5 x 4 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 53 b&w negative photographs pertaining to a trip to Vancouver[?] with Eleanor Luxton and an unidentified woman, and numerous scenic views of mountains and cabins [n.d., locations unknown].
- Notes
- Original envelope for items LUX/II/E/NA-40 to 53 has small piece of paper attached with handwritten notes pertaining to school classes and assignment deadlines [possibly written by Eleanor Luxton].
- Date range provided is estimate by Processing Archivist
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Subject Access
- Travel
- Tourism
- Mountains
- Family and personal life
- Landscapes
- Cabins
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Vancouver
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items have been stored in negative sleeves
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
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