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Extended family records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of three sub-series: C.1. William Luxton family papers and photographs; C.2. McDougall and Ross families papers, correspondence, and photographs; C.3. Other extended family records. Sub-series C.1. consists of four sub-sub-series: William Luxton; Sarah Luxton; Geor…
Date Range
1893-1970
Reference Code
LUX / III / C
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.C. Extended Family
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1893-1970
Physical Description
0.28 m textual records ; ca.147 photographs : b&w prints; 15 x 21 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of three sub-series: C.1. William Luxton family papers and photographs; C.2. McDougall and Ross families papers, correspondence, and photographs; C.3. Other extended family records. Sub-series C.1. consists of four sub-sub-series: William Luxton; Sarah Luxton; George Luxton; Louis Luxton. Sub-series C.2. consists of two sub-sub-series: McDougall family; Ross family.
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Correspondence: Business

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: B.C. Government Correspondence Boulder Camp”. Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos- numbers 1-25. Letter on yellow carbon from Canadian Mountain Holidays regarding the stoppage of the climbing school at Boulder Camp in …
Date Range
1963-1978
Reference Code
M224 / 54
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M224
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Sous-Fonds
M224
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 54
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1963-1978
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: B.C. Government Correspondence Boulder Camp”. Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos- numbers 1-25. Letter on yellow carbon from Canadian Mountain Holidays regarding the stoppage of the climbing school at Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos due to Parks Canada pressure. Letter from M. E. Goddard, Regional Manager of Ministry of Recreation and Conservation regarding Gmoser’s previous letter indicating at the Branch pressured him into closing the summer operations in the Bugaboos. Goddard indicates that people advertising summer climbing schools should be brought to ministry attention, and “you must have realized your presence there would end eventually…it was solely your decision to terminate your summer operations in the Bugaboos.”Sept 8, 1978. Letter to Milt E. Goddard criticizing the Parks handling of the summer operation in the Bugaboos, regarding the stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Gmoser suggests that others are advertising climbing schools without qualifications are using the hut accommodation and asks to be heard by Parks officials. July 12, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard discussing the discontinued operation of the Mountain Climbing School in the Bugaboos, thanking him for his past operations and wishing them success in the future. June 28, 1978. Four pages of handwritten “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos.” Letter on yellow carbon to M. E. Goddard advising the discontinuation of Mountain Climbing School and Guide Service at the Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos. The program was operated at a loss, and the new rules for operation would raise costs and lower service. May 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to the Honourable Grace McCarthy, Minister of Trade and Tourism regarding the Conrad Kain Hut, listing proposed injustices and the CMH’s beneficial use of the hut. March 10, 1978. Attached “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos Letter from William Putnam regarding Bugaboos conflict, details regarding Battle Abbey renovations. Feb 21, 1978. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to M. E. Goddard regarding “occupancy problems” re overcrowding at the Conrad Kain Hut and providing advice on the “non-residents of Canada and generally ungrateful” visitors who are not led by commercial guiding services. Feb 21, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to William Putnam enclosing a letter from George Trachuk regarding the Bugaboos. Feb 8, 1978. Letter from William Putnam asking what to write, with postscript regarding Battle Abbey. Jan 24, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the new Brach position for the Conrad Kain Hut. Jan 9, 1978. Letter from Parks Branch to William Putnam regarding his comments on the new Branch wide policy. Draft letter from William Putnam to The American Alpine Club regarding a new method of running the camp based on American visitors. August 23, 1977. Yellow carbon half page from CMH, handwritten regretfully discussing the cancellation of the trip to see the European hut system. Feb 7, 1978. Letter from Phil Whitfield cancelling the trip to look over the European hut system, due to the cancellation of the European trip. Feb 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to P. R. Whitfield in response to the Parks sponsoring the informational trip to Europe. Oct 25, 1977. Letter on yellow paper from Phil Whitfield regarding setting up a guided tour of European mountain huts for BC Parks representatives. Oct 20, 1977. Letter, four pages, to the Honorable Grace McCarthy regarding the Boulder Camp, Parks conflict with CMH and the small size of the Conrad Kain Hut. Discusses the use of the hut by “a small group of welfare and unemployment insurance recipients…the main instigator not even being a legal resident of Canada.” Includes list of fees for the climbing schools and suggestions for building of a larger structure and to take a team to Europe. Sept 3, 1976. Letter from G. Trachuk in thanks for a meeting. Jan 16, 1975. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding the Conrad Kain Hut and suggestions on the operation of other huts, such as the Boulder Camp. Dec 19, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding, General Manager CMH, to Chris Sadlier regarding hut fees payment request. July 5, 1977. Photocopy of handwritten letter regarding hut fees. July 4, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. March 25, 1977. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of Conrad Kain Hut privileges. Feb 28, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Honorable Even Wolfe, Minister of Finance enclosing a letter sent to Honorable Grace McCarthy. Sept 3, 1976. Letter on yellow carbon to John L. Bouldbee requesting suggestions on working with Parks. Sept 13, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee enclosing a letter sent to Evan Wolfe and warning that Gmoser will have to explain if he pays the BC sales tax on food and liquor and why he chooses to live in Alberta. Aug 17, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee to Evan Wolfe regarding Gmoser and recreational investment in his services. Aug 17, 1976. Five pages of notes and names for letters to John Bouldbee and Grace McCarthy, among others. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of use of Conrad Kain Hut and the allowance of a semi permanent camp. With note written in pencil. Aug 12, 1976. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding mountain rescue and the Conrad Kain Hut. Dec 19, 1974. One page of handwritten notes for the prior letters. Letter on yellow carbon to Chris Sadleir, Assistant District Superintendent Department of Recreation and Conservation regarding the continued use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Aug 29, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding to Chris Sadleir regarding the hut fees and a trip to Europe for Parks personnel. Letter from C. W. Sadlier regarding the enclosure of the Order-In-Council giving Parks authority to collect hut fees and declaring that money must be collected each night, also discussing the stoppage of Forest Service cutting snags in the park. June 16, 1975. Photocopy of amendment of Clause charging hut fees and limiting time spent in the huts at Mt. Assiniboine and Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. May 29, 1975. Letter from N. O. Blackburn, Regional Supervisor Department of Recreation and Conservation Parks Branch regarding photographs for the hut and raising the issue of sharing the Conrad Kain Hut. March 24, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding copies of pictures. March 1, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from P.A. Lever to R. H. Ahrens sending information on the Humus Toilet for the Conrad Kain Hut. Feb 11, 1975. Letter to Norm O. Blackburn on yellow carbon outlining issues discussed with guides who worked at Boulder camp, including responsibility of rescue, rescue equipment, training Parks staff on rescue equipment and the requirement of a second helicopter pilot trained for rescues. Aug 29, 1974. “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggested supplies and instillation of equipment. July 27, 1974. Letter from N. O. Blackburn in receipt of suggestions. Aug 16, 1974. Photocopy of “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter from Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggestions, photographing by Rudi Gertsch, supplies and use of the stove. May 15, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding suggestions and photographer Rudi Gertsch. April 22, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to R. Ahrens regarding chemical waste treatment. Jan 27, 1974. 2 copies of letter from Advanced Waste Treatment Systems. Jan 4, 1974. Green brochure “Physical Chemical Zero Discharge Waste Treatment System.” Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a hut custodian for Conrad Kain Hut. May 9, 1973. Letter to Bob Ahrens regarding the placement of a hut custodian for the Conrad Kain Hut. May 1, 1973. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the placement of a hut custodian with a “firm hand.” Jan 13, 1972. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the erection of the Conrad Kain Hut and discussion of administration of the hut. Jan 5, 1972. Letter to Milt Goddard regarding suggestions on the running of the Alpine Hut at Boulder Camp. Nov 25, 1971. Notes for a letter to Milt Goddard on Hotel Fort Garry stationary. Letter from R. H. Ahrens in thanks for suggestions and forwarding it to M. Goddard. July 19, 1971. Letter to R. H. Ahrens regarding trails, photographs, the proposed shelter at Boulder Camp and suggestions. July 12, 1971. Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a conversation about the Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. June 14, 1971. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the Boulder Camp Trail. July 2, 1969. Handwritten letter regarding funding for trail development. Signature illegible. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the request of funds for trail development June 18, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding trail development and monetary support. June 3, 1969. Manila envelope with blue “A Hans Gmoser Ski and Mountain Film address sticker. Letter on blue carbon from Philippe Delesalle to H. A. V. Green President of the Alpine Club of Canada, regarding Proposed Conrad Kain Hut, promising to send a report and drawings of the hut, which would allow for 35 visitors to cut down on costs. Dec 9, 1963. “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut” by Philippe Delesalle. Dec 9, 1963. Letter from Philippe Delesalle requesting Gmoser’s comments on the hut. Dec 10, 1963. Two copies of the fold out “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut for the Bugaboos Boulder Camp, BC.”Dec 1963 designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Drawings of cut aways and room design. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Two fold out copies of “A Fiberglass Igloo.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. May 1964. “Baffin Island Igloo for Colonel P. D. Baird. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Fold out design for a “Biovac Hut for Twelve.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. April 1964.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos- numbers 1-25. Letter on yellow carbon from Canadian Mountain Holidays regarding the stoppage of the climbing school at Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos due to Parks Canada pressure. Letter from M. E. Goddard, Regional Manager of Ministry of Recreation and Conservation regarding Gmoser’s previous letter indicating at the Branch pressured him into closing the summer operations in the Bugaboos. Goddard indicates that people advertising summer climbing schools should be brought to ministry attention, and “you must have realized your presence there would end eventually…it was solely your decision to terminate your summer operations in the Bugaboos.”Sept 8, 1978. Letter to Milt E. Goddard criticizing the Parks handling of the summer operation in the Bugaboos, regarding the stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Gmoser suggests that others are advertising climbing schools without qualifications are using the hut accommodation and asks to be heard by Parks officials. July 12, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard discussing the discontinued operation of the Mountain Climbing School in the Bugaboos, thanking him for his past operations and wishing them success in the future. June 28, 1978. Four pages of handwritten “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos.” Letter on yellow carbon to M. E. Goddard advising the discontinuation of Mountain Climbing School and Guide Service at the Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos. The program was operated at a loss, and the new rules for operation would raise costs and lower service. May 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to the Honourable Grace McCarthy, Minister of Trade and Tourism regarding the Conrad Kain Hut, listing proposed injustices and the CMH’s beneficial use of the hut. March 10, 1978. Attached “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos Letter from William Putnam regarding Bugaboos conflict, details regarding Battle Abbey renovations. Feb 21, 1978. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to M. E. Goddard regarding “occupancy problems” re overcrowding at the Conrad Kain Hut and providing advice on the “non-residents of Canada and generally ungrateful” visitors who are not led by commercial guiding services. Feb 21, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to William Putnam enclosing a letter from George Trachuk regarding the Bugaboos. Feb 8, 1978. Letter from William Putnam asking what to write, with postscript regarding Battle Abbey. Jan 24, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the new Brach position for the Conrad Kain Hut. Jan 9, 1978. Letter from Parks Branch to William Putnam regarding his comments on the new Branch wide policy. Draft letter from William Putnam to The American Alpine Club regarding a new method of running the camp based on American visitors. August 23, 1977. Yellow carbon half page from CMH, handwritten regretfully discussing the cancellation of the trip to see the European hut system. Feb 7, 1978. Letter from Phil Whitfield cancelling the trip to look over the European hut system, due to the cancellation of the European trip. Feb 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to P. R. Whitfield in response to the Parks sponsoring the informational trip to Europe. Oct 25, 1977. Letter on yellow paper from Phil Whitfield regarding setting up a guided tour of European mountain huts for BC Parks representatives. Oct 20, 1977. Letter, four pages, to the Honorable Grace McCarthy regarding the Boulder Camp, Parks conflict with CMH and the small size of the Conrad Kain Hut. Discusses the use of the hut by “a small group of welfare and unemployment insurance recipients…the main instigator not even being a legal resident of Canada.” Includes list of fees for the climbing schools and suggestions for building of a larger structure and to take a team to Europe. Sept 3, 1976. Letter from G. Trachuk in thanks for a meeting. Jan 16, 1975. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding the Conrad Kain Hut and suggestions on the operation of other huts, such as the Boulder Camp. Dec 19, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding, General Manager CMH, to Chris Sadlier regarding hut fees payment request. July 5, 1977. Photocopy of handwritten letter regarding hut fees. July 4, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. March 25, 1977. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of Conrad Kain Hut privileges. Feb 28, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Honorable Even Wolfe, Minister of Finance enclosing a letter sent to Honorable Grace McCarthy. Sept 3, 1976. Letter on yellow carbon to John L. Bouldbee requesting suggestions on working with Parks. Sept 13, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee enclosing a letter sent to Evan Wolfe and warning that Gmoser will have to explain if he pays the BC sales tax on food and liquor and why he chooses to live in Alberta. Aug 17, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee to Evan Wolfe regarding Gmoser and recreational investment in his services. Aug 17, 1976. Five pages of notes and names for letters to John Bouldbee and Grace McCarthy, among others. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of use of Conrad Kain Hut and the allowance of a semi permanent camp. With note written in pencil. Aug 12, 1976. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding mountain rescue and the Conrad Kain Hut. Dec 19, 1974. One page of handwritten notes for the prior letters. Letter on yellow carbon to Chris Sadleir, Assistant District Superintendent Department of Recreation and Conservation regarding the continued use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Aug 29, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding to Chris Sadleir regarding the hut fees and a trip to Europe for Parks personnel. Letter from C. W. Sadlier regarding the enclosure of the Order-In-Council giving Parks authority to collect hut fees and declaring that money must be collected each night, also discussing the stoppage of Forest Service cutting snags in the park. June 16, 1975. Photocopy of amendment of Clause charging hut fees and limiting time spent in the huts at Mt. Assiniboine and Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. May 29, 1975. Letter from N. O. Blackburn, Regional Supervisor Department of Recreation and Conservation Parks Branch regarding photographs for the hut and raising the issue of sharing the Conrad Kain Hut. March 24, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding copies of pictures. March 1, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from P.A. Lever to R. H. Ahrens sending information on the Humus Toilet for the Conrad Kain Hut. Feb 11, 1975. Letter to Norm O. Blackburn on yellow carbon outlining issues discussed with guides who worked at Boulder camp, including responsibility of rescue, rescue equipment, training Parks staff on rescue equipment and the requirement of a second helicopter pilot trained for rescues. Aug 29, 1974. “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggested supplies and instillation of equipment. July 27, 1974. Letter from N. O. Blackburn in receipt of suggestions. Aug 16, 1974. Photocopy of “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter from Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggestions, photographing by Rudi Gertsch, supplies and use of the stove. May 15, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding suggestions and photographer Rudi Gertsch. April 22, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to R. Ahrens regarding chemical waste treatment. Jan 27, 1974. 2 copies of letter from Advanced Waste Treatment Systems. Jan 4, 1974. Green brochure “Physical Chemical Zero Discharge Waste Treatment System.” Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a hut custodian for Conrad Kain Hut. May 9, 1973. Letter to Bob Ahrens regarding the placement of a hut custodian for the Conrad Kain Hut. May 1, 1973. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the placement of a hut custodian with a “firm hand.” Jan 13, 1972. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the erection of the Conrad Kain Hut and discussion of administration of the hut. Jan 5, 1972. Letter to Milt Goddard regarding suggestions on the running of the Alpine Hut at Boulder Camp. Nov 25, 1971. Notes for a letter to Milt Goddard on Hotel Fort Garry stationary. Letter from R. H. Ahrens in thanks for suggestions and forwarding it to M. Goddard. July 19, 1971. Letter to R. H. Ahrens regarding trails, photographs, the proposed shelter at Boulder Camp and suggestions. July 12, 1971. Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a conversation about the Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. June 14, 1971. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the Boulder Camp Trail. July 2, 1969. Handwritten letter regarding funding for trail development. Signature illegible. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the request of funds for trail development June 18, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding trail development and monetary support. June 3, 1969. Manila envelope with blue “A Hans Gmoser Ski and Mountain Film address sticker. Letter on blue carbon from Philippe Delesalle to H. A. V. Green President of the Alpine Club of Canada, regarding Proposed Conrad Kain Hut, promising to send a report and drawings of the hut, which would allow for 35 visitors to cut down on costs. Dec 9, 1963. “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut” by Philippe Delesalle. Dec 9, 1963. Letter from Philippe Delesalle requesting Gmoser’s comments on the hut. Dec 10, 1963. Two copies of the fold out “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut for the Bugaboos Boulder Camp, BC.”Dec 1963 designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Drawings of cut aways and room design. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Two fold out copies of “A Fiberglass Igloo.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. May 1964. “Baffin Island Igloo for Colonel P. D. Baird. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Fold out design for a “Biovac Hut for Twelve.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. April 1964.
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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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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
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
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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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Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sen…
Date Range
[ca.1844 - 1909]
[ca.1939 - 1944]
1980 - 1981
2014
Reference Code
M555 / V777
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Drawing
Postcard
Private record
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Sous-Fonds
M555
V777
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / V777
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Drawing
Postcard
Private record
Responsibility
Some materials produced by Catharine (Adams) Elkin
Date Range
[ca.1844 - 1909]
[ca.1939 - 1944]
1980 - 1981
2014
Physical Description
21 cm of textual records -- 16 postcards -- 3 drawings -- 1 photograph album : 107 b&w photographs
History / Biographical
Mary Wright (Molly) Adams was born on 15 October 1868. in Ridgefield Connecticut. She was the third of five children born to Cornelia Ann Cook (1830-1902) and Daniel Lucius Adams (1814 - 1899) She died in Kobe, Japan on 23 January 1909 and was buried there.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sent between Molly's extended family members [including members of the Adams, Cook and Wright families], ca.1844 and 1866. Textual records primarily consist of correspondence sent between Molly Adams and various friends and family members [ca.1891-1909].
Notes
Fonds consists of two series: Series I : Correspondence [contains two sub-series: I / A : Molly Wright Adams ; I / B : Extended family] Series II : Personal and collected records
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Schaffer, Mary
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Family
Correspondence
Travel
Exploration
Geographic Access
United States of America
Connecticut
New York
Europe
Language
English
Creator
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Biographical Source Notes
Searching for Mary Schaffer: Women Wilderness Photography by Colleen Skidmore
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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