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Arctic Institute of North America

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54737
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a report and memorandum for the Arctic Institute of North America, 1974. Content pertains to organizational goals and objectives and the nomination of members for election as governors.
Date Range
1974
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 31
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
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 / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 31
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Date Range
1974
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The Arctic Institute of North America was founded in 1945 as a research and educational non-profit organization sponsored by the Canadian Federal Government. The institute was incorporated into the University of Calgary in 1976. The Arctic Institute focuses its research on the "physical, environmental and social conditions" of the Arctic regions, and makes this research accessible through an online database and publications through the organization's academic journal, "ARCTIC".
Scope & Content
File consists of a report and memorandum for the Arctic Institute of North America, 1974. Content pertains to organizational goals and objectives and the nomination of members for election as governors.
Name Access
University of Calgary
Subject Access
Administration
Environment
Education
Research
Membership
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Biographical Source Notes
https://arctic.ucalgary.ca/
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Alberta 50th Jubilee

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54755
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a brochure titled "Alberta Herefords 1905 - 1955" and an open letter by Margaret Maw which was published on behalf of Calgary Power Ltd. Content pertains to Alberta's Jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years from the province's incorporation into Canada.
Date Range
1955
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 40
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 / 40
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a brochure titled "Alberta Herefords 1905 - 1955" and an open letter by Margaret Maw which was published on behalf of Calgary Power Ltd. Content pertains to Alberta's Jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years from the province's incorporation into Canada.
Notes
File contains two duplicates of letter by Margaret Maw
Name Access
Maw, Margaret
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Animals
Anniversary
Land, settlement and immigration
Farmland
Community life
Commerce
Industry
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Royal visit commemorative place mats

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54764
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
Less detail
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Hawaii, Japan and China cruise travel scrapbook

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54628
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook containing clippings, menus, brochures, travel guides, advertisements and magazines. Content pertains to a boat cruise attended by Eleanor Luxton in 1937 to Hawaii, China and Japan aboard the Empress of Japan cruise ship, which was operated by the Canadian Pacific Rai…
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Published record
  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 / 5
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Published record
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
1 scrapbook (4 cm of textual records)
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook containing clippings, menus, brochures, travel guides, advertisements and magazines. Content pertains to a boat cruise attended by Eleanor Luxton in 1937 to Hawaii, China and Japan aboard the Empress of Japan cruise ship, which was operated by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Includes 23 copies of Pacific Empress magazine [July and August, 1937].
Notes
Some copies of Pacific Empress magazine are duplicates
Material Details
Front cover of scrapbook has emblem with Hawaiian landscape/waterfront scene with text "ALOHA HAWAII"
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Cruise ships
Transportation
Canadian Pacific Railway
Geographic Access
Hawaii
Japan
Mount Fuji
Kyoto
China
Repulse Bay
Hong Kong
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Mandarin
Japanese
Conservation
Some items are loose in scrapbook - secured with unbleached cotton string to keep contents together and in original order
Category
Commerce and industry
Transportation
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Cultural pluralism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Canada 1936 handbook

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55045
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Canada 1936: The Official Handbook of Present Conditions and Recent Progress". Content pertains to Canadian economics and industry in 1936. Item is signed by Eleanor Luxton on front cover and has additional annotations inside. Scrap of paper stored between pages …
Date Range
1936
Reference Code
LUX / II / B7 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional series
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B7 : Other
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B7 / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1936
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 14 x 22 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Canada 1936: The Official Handbook of Present Conditions and Recent Progress". Content pertains to Canadian economics and industry in 1936. Item is signed by Eleanor Luxton on front cover and has additional annotations inside. Scrap of paper stored between pages 106 and 107 contains additional handwritten notes.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Businesses
Commerce and industry
Education
Geographic Access
Canada
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Indian Days 1928 poster

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54784
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one lithograph colour poster advertisement for Banff Indian Days celebrations in 1928, promoted by Canadian Pacific. Poster depicts four Indigenous people outside of teepee [one man on horseback, one woman standing, two children sitting] with text in large print at bottom.
Date Range
1928
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 47
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Poster
  1 image  
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 / 47
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Poster
Responsibility
Produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
1928
Physical Description
1 col. lithography poster on cardboard; 27 x 33 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one lithograph colour poster advertisement for Banff Indian Days celebrations in 1928, promoted by Canadian Pacific. Poster depicts four Indigenous people outside of teepee [one man on horseback, one woman standing, two children sitting] with text in large print at bottom.
Material Details
Poster has foldable cardboard stand at back to place upright on surface
Name Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Cultural pluralism
Community events
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Cultural pluralism
Sports, recreation and leisure
First nations
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Malcolm Geddes obituary and funeral records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55263
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the death and funeral of Malcolm Geddes, 1927. File includes obituary articles, a funeral service program, a list of funeral guests, and a letter of condolence to the Geddes family sent by staff members at United Oils Limited.
Date Range
1927
Reference Code
M39 / III / C / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
M39 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
M39
Sub-Series
M39 / III / C : Other personal and family records
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / III / C / 4
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1927
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the death and funeral of Malcolm Geddes, 1927. File includes obituary articles, a funeral service program, a list of funeral guests, and a letter of condolence to the Geddes family sent by staff members at United Oils Limited.
Notes
File includes some scanned copies
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Funeral
Family and personal life
Memorial
Obituary
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Some items in file are fragile, handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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How Canada's last frontier outlaw died

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55608
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one multi-page published article from MacLean's Magazine, titled "How Canada's last frontier outlaw died: Real facts of Almighty Voice's last stand, when he fought 1,000 men for three days, told for the first time by Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance". Article was published January 1,…
Date Range
1924
Reference Code
LUX / I / E2 / 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
  1 Electronic Resource  
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 / E2 : Personal papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E2 / 15
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Published by MacLean's Magazine
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one multi-page published article from MacLean's Magazine, titled "How Canada's last frontier outlaw died: Real facts of Almighty Voice's last stand, when he fought 1,000 men for three days, told for the first time by Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance". Article was published January 1, 1924.
Notes
First page of article has two small illustrations on bottom in black ink. Article is in three physical parts (one double-sided page, two clippings).
Name Access
Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance
Almighty Voice
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
History
Publication
Magazine
Geographic Access
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Mount Geikie ascent, 1924

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55250
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of Good Roads magazine and 14 newspaper clippings from 1924 pertaining to the first ascent of Mount Geikie in 1924. First ascent was completed by members of the Alpine Club of Canada: Malcolm Geddes, Val Flynn and Cyril Wates.
Date Range
1924
Reference Code
M39 / III / A / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
M39 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
M39
Sub-Series
M39 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / III / A / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (1 volume : 20 x 27 cm -- 14 newspaper clippings)
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of Good Roads magazine and 14 newspaper clippings from 1924 pertaining to the first ascent of Mount Geikie in 1924. First ascent was completed by members of the Alpine Club of Canada: Malcolm Geddes, Val Flynn and Cyril Wates.
Notes
Some items are annotated; newspaper clippings were originally stored between last two pages of magazine in file
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Flynn, Val
Wates, Cyril
Subject Access
Summit
Mountains
Mountaineering
Exploration
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Mount Geikie
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Mount Robson ascent, 1924

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55262
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 newspaper clippings pertaining to the third ascent of Mount Robson by Malcolm Geddes and other members of the Alpine Club of Canada on July 25, 1924.
Date Range
1924
Reference Code
M39 / III / A / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / III / A / 2
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records (7 newspaper clippings)
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 newspaper clippings pertaining to the third ascent of Mount Robson by Malcolm Geddes and other members of the Alpine Club of Canada on July 25, 1924.
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Kain, Conrad
Moffat, Thomas B.
Pollard, Harry
Subject Access
Hiking
Climbing
Mountains
Mountaineering
Alpine Club of Canada
Exploration
Recreation
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Mount Robson
Language
English
Related Material
Photograph prints pertaining to same ascent are stored in file V756/III/A/PA-25 to 27
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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