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Fern Brewster registration of birth

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a Certified Abstract of Registration of Birth for Fern Brewster, produced in 1918 by the Vital Statistics branch of the Government of Alberta.
Date Range
1918
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
M436 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
M436
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 1
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Date Range
1918
Physical Description
1 certificate : 21.5 x 33 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of a Certified Abstract of Registration of Birth for Fern Brewster, produced in 1918 by the Vital Statistics branch of the Government of Alberta.
Name Access
Brewster, Fern
Subject Access
Government
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Calgary Alberta Canada Souvenir Edition 1914

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of published text titled "Calgary Alberta Canada: Souvenir Edition 1914" [ed. B.S. White]. Pertains to the early settlement history, business development and expansion of Calgary, with articles featuring numerous local business owners, politicians and other professionals.
Date Range
1914
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 45
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 / 45
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by the Western Standard Publishing Company
Date Range
1914
Physical Description
0.7 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 26 x 36.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of published text titled "Calgary Alberta Canada: Souvenir Edition 1914" [ed. B.S. White]. Pertains to the early settlement history, business development and expansion of Calgary, with articles featuring numerous local business owners, politicians and other professionals.
Notes
First page annotated in pencil: "D. M.Dougall" [likely David McDougall]
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Commerce
Commercial products
Communities
Finances
Industry
Land use
Land, settlement and immigration
History
Politics
Property
Government
Municipal views
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been placed in mylar
Category
Commerce and industry
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Government certificates

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two Senior Citizen Award certificates given to Norman and Georgina Luxton by the Government of Alberta as part of the province's Golden Jubilee celebrations in 1955; and the marriage certificate of Norman and Georgina Luxton, 1904.
Date Range
1904
1955
Reference Code
LUX / III / A2 - 11, 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
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 / A2 : Family papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A2 - 11, 12
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1904
1955
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records: 3 certificates ; 42 x 48 cm and 27 x 36.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of two Senior Citizen Award certificates given to Norman and Georgina Luxton by the Government of Alberta as part of the province's Golden Jubilee celebrations in 1955; and the marriage certificate of Norman and Georgina Luxton, 1904.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Government
Marriage
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Conservation
Marriage certificate stored in mylar to prevent further damage
Category
Family and personal life
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Mortgage agreements, financial records

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four chattel mortgage agreements signed by George Paris [1894, 1895 and 1905], including 4 original documents and 2 scanned copies; a receipt in Maud Woodworth's name from the Dave White & Co. grocery store in Banff, 1914; a tax notice for "Mrs. John MacAulay" [previously Maud Wood…
Date Range
1894
1895
1905
1914
1919
1920
Reference Code
M74 / V / A / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Private record
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / V : Legal and business records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / V / A : 1894 - 1920
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / V / A / 1
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Private record
Date Range
1894
1895
1905
1914
1919
1920
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (25 x 40 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of four chattel mortgage agreements signed by George Paris [1894, 1895 and 1905], including 4 original documents and 2 scanned copies; a receipt in Maud Woodworth's name from the Dave White & Co. grocery store in Banff, 1914; a tax notice for "Mrs. John MacAulay" [previously Maud Woodworth] sent from Medicine Hat, 1919; and a cheque signed by Maud Woodworth MacAulay in 1920 for a deposit on property in Calgary.
Notes
File includes scanned copies of two original documents
Name Access
Woodworth, Maude
Paris, George
Subject Access
Businesses
Finances
Property
Government
Boats
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Bankhead
Medicine Hat
Access Restrictions
Request assistance before handling fragile documents
Language
English
Conservation
Most of the items in this file have been put in mylar due to fragility/damage
Category
Commerce and industry
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Documents and Certificates

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cm of textual records, 65 x 40 cm or smaller. File pertains to the personal and professional records of the Wardle family, particularly James M. Wardle. Records include: birth certificates for each family member (James Morey Wardle, 1888; Leette (Roney) Wardle, 1889; and Dorothy …
Date Range
1888-1998
1888-1889
1912
1913
1919
1945
c.1935-c.1959
1966-1972
1998
Reference Code
M521 / II / A / 1-7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Plan
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / II : Wardle Family
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / II / A : Documents and Certificates
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / II / A / 1-7
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Plan
Date Range
1888-1998
1888-1889
1912
1913
1919
1945
c.1935-c.1959
1966-1972
1998
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records (65 x 40 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cm of textual records, 65 x 40 cm or smaller. File pertains to the personal and professional records of the Wardle family, particularly James M. Wardle. Records include: birth certificates for each family member (James Morey Wardle, 1888; Leette (Roney) Wardle, 1889; and Dorothy Hope Wardle, 1919); James and Leette's marriage certificate from 1913; proof of age certificates and various notes on family (Roney) history; records pertaining to the family plot in the Old Banff Cemetery (including a photocopy of a blueprint plan of the cemetery grounds); records pertaining to the estates of James (d. 1971) and Leette (d. 1969); miscellaneous family items (including records about Dorothy's cousin Jack WIlliams who died overseas during World War II); photocopies of records pertaining to appointments and certificates for James (including his appointment to Deputy Minister of the Interior in 1935); and James' shares with the Alaska Yukon Pipeline (1966-1967). Records also include newspaper clippings (Banff Crag and Canyon, Calgary Herald) and various correspondence (related to the material) interspersed throughout.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Subject Access
Marriage
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
World War II
Government
Personal and Family Life
Personal and Professional Life
Personal, Family
Records
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Canada
Ottawa
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
M521 / II / A / 1 : Includes James Wardle's original birth certificate. In okay condition (some tears), currently in mylar. Consider digitizing.
M521 / II / A / 7 : The original shareholder certificate was ripped and then heavily taped back together. It is currently in mylar but could present issues in the future. Consider digitizing.
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James
Parks Canada
Government of Canada
Category
Family and personal life
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Souvenir travel books and guides

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 textual records including bound books, small booklets and brochures. Content pertains to travel and tourism in the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, Fort Langley, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montana, and Japan. Includes two "pocket directories" for Vancouver [1899 and 1900] and one for Saska…
Date Range
1899-1900
[1905-1910]
1907
[1912]
1914
1919-1920
[1925-1930]
1935
1953-1954
1957-1958
[1960-1965]
1963
1972-1973
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 15 to 18
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 / 15 to 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1899-1900
[1905-1910]
1907
[1912]
1914
1919-1920
[1925-1930]
1935
1953-1954
1957-1958
[1960-1965]
1963
1972-1973
Physical Description
9 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 textual records including bound books, small booklets and brochures. Content pertains to travel and tourism in the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, Fort Langley, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montana, and Japan. Includes two "pocket directories" for Vancouver [1899 and 1900] and one for Saskatoon [1914]; souvenir booklets for Pincher Creek [1900 - 1905], Turner Valley Oil Field [1915 - 1920] and the Canadian Wax Gallery; booklet "Calgary Alberta: The Land of Plenty"; two copies of a Banff National Park guide book [ca. 1912]; "A Sprig of Mountain Heather" tourist booklet by the Department of the Interior, Canada [1914]; "Hippodrome" souvenir book; “Pocket Guide to Japan”; "Westward Honk!" travel publication by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle (1919) detailing a National Parks road trip across Canada and the United States; two copies of “Pictographs in Southwestern Alberta” information booklet; an information sheet and map of the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve signed by “E. Wakelyn”; a scrapbook of newspaper clippings from The Albertan [1963] pertaining to Calgary; a brochure on Marble Canyon; and two brochures pertaining to interpretive programming in Banff National Park [1972 and 1973 respectively].
Notes
Contents have been arranged chronologically and divided into four files (see Content Details).
”A Sprig of Mountain Heather” souvenir book contains pressed plant matter
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Advertising
Banff National Park
Camping
Commerce and industry
Commercial products
Ecology
Environment
Flowers
Geography
Government
Guiding
Guide
Hiking
History
Hot Springs
Industry
Leisure
Museums
Natural history
Natural resources
Oil
Photography
Recreation
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Travel
The Albertan
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Calgary
Pincher Creek
Turner Valley
British Columbia
Vancouver
Marble Canyon
United States of America
Montana
Japan
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
“Picturesque Calgary” booklet placed in acid-free envelope due to damage and fragile state
”Hippodrome” souvenir book stored in mylar sleeve
”A Sprig of Mountain Heather” souvenir book kept in original envelope in file folder. Consider additional storage measures, and handle with caution as attached pressed plant is fragile and may break apart easily
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Natural resources
Government
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Folder contents: LUX/II/F1/15: 1899 - 1907 LUX/II/F1/16: 1912 - 1914 LUX/II/F1/17: 1914 - 1935 LUX/II/F1/18: 1953 - 1973
Processing Status
Processed
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Western Canada travel, ecology and site information booklets

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 published textual records including pamphlets, brochures and booklets. Content includes tourism and travel information, ecology, Canadian forests, and site guides pertaining to various locations in Western Canada. Topics include winter sporting events in Banff and Revelstoke, El…
Date Range
1906
1920
[1929-1930]
[1930-1935]
[1939-1940]
1949
1968
1974-1976
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 18
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
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C4 : Travel and hobbies
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1906
1920
[1929-1930]
[1930-1935]
[1939-1940]
1949
1968
1974-1976
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 published textual records including pamphlets, brochures and booklets. Content includes tourism and travel information, ecology, Canadian forests, and site guides pertaining to various locations in Western Canada. Topics include winter sporting events in Banff and Revelstoke, Elk Island National Park, the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, and the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.
Name Access
Canadian Forestry Service
Canada Department of the Interior
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Winter sports
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Sports
Wildlife
Conservation
Animals
Ecology
Geography
Government
Education
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
British Columbia
Revelstoke
Golden
Ontario
Ottawa
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Item with ink transference/staining has been placed in mylar to protect other materials from additional ink transfer
Category
Commerce and industry
Education
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Event invitations and programs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of programs, pamphlets and invitations for events held in Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Red Deer River and Edmonton. Content pertains to musical performances, the opening of the Banff School Auditorium, a memorial unveiling for John Murray Gibbon, the opening of the John Wa…
Date Range
1917
1937
1940
1955
1960
1968
1975-1976
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 30
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 / 30
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1917
1937
1940
1955
1960
1968
1975-1976
Physical Description
0.8 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of programs, pamphlets and invitations for events held in Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Red Deer River and Edmonton. Content pertains to musical performances, the opening of the Banff School Auditorium, a memorial unveiling for John Murray Gibbon, the opening of the John Ware Cabin, the Banff Public Library and Archives of the Canadian Rockies, Government House in Edmonton, and a commemoration program for Edouard Gaston Deville.
Name Access
Gibbon, John Murray
Ware, John
Deville, Edouard Gaston
Subject Access
Community events
Concert
Memorial
Music
Museums
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Library
Banff Springs Hotel
Events
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Edmonton
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Red Deer
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Arts
Education
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian news publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history…
Date Range
1890
1901
1927
1937
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 41 to 44
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 / 41 to 44
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1890
1901
1927
1937
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 28.5 x 41 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history in Calgary; a Royal Visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Canada in 1901; Canadian trade, industry and tourism; and political tension between Russia and Japan prior to World War II.
Subject Access
Advertising
Agriculture
Businesses
Commerce
Environment
Finances
Indigenous Peoples
Land, settlement and immigration
Manufacturing
Military
National parks and reserves
Natural resources
Politics
Geography
History
Industry
Government
Royal Visit
Royal tours
Royalty
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Travel
War
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Quebec
Montreal
Russia
Japan
Language
English
Conservation
Edmonton Bulletin newspaper has been placed in mylar
All items stored flat in oversize box to prevent further creasing and damage
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Land, settlement and immigration
Politics
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items are arranged chronologically in file box: LUX / II / F1 / 41 : "The Dominion Illustrated" [1890] LUX / II / F1 / 42 : "The Royal Visit to Canada 1901", Montreal Star LUX / II / F1 / 43 : "The National Number of the Montreal Herald" [1927] LUX / II / F1 / 44 : "Edmonton Bulletin" [1937]
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
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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