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Maps of Banff and Western Canada

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54772
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
More detail
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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Map, Indian Tribes of North America

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54800
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one b&w printed paper copy of a map titled "Indian Tribes of North America" [n.d., creator unknown].
Date Range
[1950-1970]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 56
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Textual record
Published record
More detail
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 / 56
GMD
Map
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1950-1970]
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records (map : b&w ; 48 x 53.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one b&w printed paper copy of a map titled "Indian Tribes of North America" [n.d., creator unknown].
Notes
Date range is estimate provided by Processing Archivist
Subject Access
Geography
Indigenous Peoples
Land, settlement and immigration
Geographic Access
Canada
United States of America
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
First nations
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title taken from item in file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Published regional and trail maps

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54847
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
More detail
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
Less detail
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Banff National Park and Lake Louise maps

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54945
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and…
Date Range
1959
[1960-1970]
Reference Code
M545 / V / 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
More detail
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
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 53
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Date Range
1959
[1960-1970]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (2 maps ; 60.5 x 57.5 and 60 x 56.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and annotation in bottom right corner which reads "Natural Bridge". Lake Louise map produced by the Government of Canada.
Subject Access
Banff National Park
Environment
Geography
Map
Lake Louise
Travel
Government
National parks and reserves
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Language
English
Conservation
Clipping stored in mylar due to significant staining and residue from tape
Items kept folded [not placed in mylar] due to mass production of content and minimal/no annotations
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Holiday greeting cards, dated

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55028
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
More detail
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
Processing Status
Processed
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Holiday greeting cards, not dated

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55029
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
More detail
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]
Processing Status
Processed
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Thank you, friendship and get well soon cards

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55030
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
More detail
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
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected holiday gift tags

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55031
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
More detail
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
Less detail
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Easter and Valentine's Day cards

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55032
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
More detail
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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Birthday cards

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55033
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of birthday cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1995. Includes one folder of birthday cards [ca.1960-1995?] which do not name a recipient.
Date Range
[ca.1940-1995]
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 68 to 70
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
More detail
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 / 68 to 70
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1940-1995]
Physical Description
9.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of birthday cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1995. Includes one folder of birthday cards [ca.1960-1995?] which do not name a recipient.
Notes
Cards without a named recipient were likely sent to Eleanor Luxton based on their approximate time period and other items stored with them prior to processing; some of earlier cards possibly sent to Georgina Luxton[?]
Subject Access
Holidays
Family and personal life
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on content of file
Content Details
File contents stored in three folders: LUX / II / A / 68 and 69 : Birthday cards addressed to Eleanor Luxton LUX / II / A / 70 : Birthday cards, recipient not named
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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