objectType:"Textual record" found 15 records - Research Collections

Calgary Exhibition and Stampede

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede en…

Date Range: 1912; [1920-1930]; 1924-1925; 1927-1933; 1935; 1939; 1943-1946; [1945-1950]; 1949; 1951; 1953; 1955; 1957-1959; 1964; 1972

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 22

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Postcard; Organization 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 / 22

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Postcard; Organization record

Date Range: 1912; [1920-1930]; 1924-1925; 1927-1933; 1935; 1939; 1943-1946; [1945-1950]; 1949; 1951; 1953; 1955; 1957-1959; 1964; 1972

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records ; 6 cloth ribbons

Scope & Content: File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede envelopes, blank pages with Stampede letterhead, and 6 cloth ribbons labelled "Native Daughter", "Pioneer" and "Pioneer Son" [n.d.].

Notes: File contains duplicates; Some excess duplicates have been temporarily moved and may be de-accessioned in the future

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Calgary Stampede; Sports and recreation; Souvenir; Events; Horses; Horseback riding; Hotel; Anniversary; Entertainment; Advertising; Parades

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: One creased paper logo and all cloth ribbons from file have been placed in mylar sleeves

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Commerce and industry

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Correspondence

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Part Of: Charles Reid fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 8 hand-written letters with envelopes and an assortment of smaller correspondence, H28 x W21.5 cm or smaller. M413 / I / 1 : Each letter is addressed to Charlie and is dated, signed, and written on a business or organization's letterhead, as follows: August 27, 1929, signed by Fri…

Date Range: 1929-1939; 1929; 1935; 1936; 1938; 1939

Reference Code: M413 / I / 1-2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Private record; Textual record; Postcard

Part Of: Charles Reid fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M413 / V487

Series: M413 / I : Correspondence

Sous-Fonds: M413

Accession Number: 3303; 5248

Reference Code: M413 / I / 1-2

GMD: Private record; Textual record; Postcard

Date Range: 1929-1939; 1929; 1935; 1936; 1938; 1939

Physical Description: 2.5 cm of textual records (39 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 8 hand-written letters with envelopes and an assortment of smaller correspondence, H28 x W21.5 cm or smaller.; M413 / I / 1 : Each letter is addressed to Charlie and is dated, signed, and written on a business or organization's letterhead, as follows:; August 27, 1929, signed by Fritz, University of Alberta; March 3, 1935, signed Mary Schaffer Warren, Canadian Pacific Hotels - Hotel Vancouver; January 23, 1936, signed Mary Schaffer Warren, The East Asiatic Company Ltd - M/S Amerika; February 2, 1936, signed Mary Schaffer Warren, The East Asiatic Company Ltd - M/S Amerika; February 12, 1936, signed Mary Schaffer Warren, The East Asiatic Company Ltd - M/S Amerika; February 27, 1936, signed Mary Schaffer Warren, Grenville Hotel - Kingston, Jamaica; March 18, 1936, signed Mary Schaffer Warren, Grenville Hotel - Kingston, Jamaica; March 29, 1936, signed Mary Schaffer Warren, The East Asiatic Company ltd - M/S Canada; M413 / I / 2 : Content includes 21 postcards (some annotated), invitations, greeting cards, passenger lists for cruise lines, and business cards.

Name Access: Reid, Charles; Moore, Edmee; Schaffer, Mary

Subject Access: Banff; Communications; Personal and Family Life; Travel

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Canada; Edmonton; Vancouver; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: Charles C. Reid biofile

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Correspondence - postcards

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of postcards and souvenir postcard booklets sent to members and friends of the Luxton family, including Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Content pertains to locations and landmarks in various regions, including Canada, the United States, England, France and the Ivory Coast. File a…

Date Range: [1900-1920]; 1905-1906; 1909; 1911-1912; 1914-1916; 1924-1925; 1929; 1937; 1939; 1949; 1951-1958; 1961-1962

Reference Code: LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

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 fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

Date Range: [1900-1920]; 1905-1906; 1909; 1911-1912; 1914-1916; 1924-1925; 1929; 1937; 1939; 1949; 1951-1958; 1961-1962

Physical Description: ca. 250 prints : b&w and col. postcards ; 16 x 12 cm or smaller -- 1 b&w photograph : print ; 16 x 10.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of postcards and souvenir postcard booklets sent to members and friends of the Luxton family, including Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Content pertains to locations and landmarks in various regions, including Canada, the United States, England, France and the Ivory Coast. File also includes one b&w photograph depicting a group of unidentified children.

Notes: Items in this file have been organized by geographical location. See "Content Details" entry field for contents of individual folders.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Georgina

Subject Access: Correspondence; Communications; Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Postcards

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; United States of America; California; Vermont; Oregon; Pennsylvania; Arizona; England; London; France; Paris; Africa; Ivory Coast

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: Items in this file were separated from non-annotated postcards [processed as LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8].

Category: Communications; Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Items are stored in 3 folders: LUX / III / A1 / 25 : Canada LUX / III / A1 / 26 : United States of America LUX / III / A1 / 27 : Foreign, Other

Processing Status: Processed

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Drafts, correspondence and other collected documents

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of poetry drafts, receipts and invoices, loose notes, and correspondence. Content pertains to the history of Western Canada, ranching, and the purchase of farm and ranching equipment by Laura and Roderick Riddle MacLeay in High River.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1920]; 1907; 1955; 1958

Reference Code: LUX / II / C6 / 12

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

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 / C6 : Southern Alberta research project

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C6 / 12

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

Date Range: [ca.1900-1920]; 1907; 1955; 1958

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of poetry drafts, receipts and invoices, loose notes, and correspondence. Content pertains to the history of Western Canada, ranching, and the purchase of farm and ranching equipment by Laura and Roderick Riddle MacLeay in High River.

Notes: Documents were possibly used as research material in the creation of the book Leaves from the Medicine Tree, published in 1960 by the High River Pioneer's and Old Timers' Association

Name Access: MacLeay, Roderick Riddle; MacLeay, Laura

Subject Access: Commerce; Industry; Finances; Poetry; History; Ranches; Ranching; Correspondence; Communications; Research

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Red Deer; High River

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Commerce and industry; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Ethel McKnight annotated postcard collection

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.

Date Range: 1909; [1910-1920]; 1919; 1929-1930; 1940-1945

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Textual record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: M8

Accession Number: 1340

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25

GMD: Postcard; Textual record

Date Range: 1909; [1910-1920]; 1919; 1929-1930; 1940-1945

Physical Description: 25 annotated postcards

Scope & Content: File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.

Notes: One item in file is souvenir booklet

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Family and personal life; Mountains; Landscapes; Swimming; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canmore; Jasper National Park; British Columbia; Yoho National Park; Emerald Lake

Language: English

Conservation: Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves

Related Material: M8/accn.3151

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life; Tourism; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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King George VI and British royal family [ca. 1935 - 1951]

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings pertaining to King George VI's coronation and Queen Elizabeth; newspaper clippings relating to British West Indies, Australia and other Empire colonies as well as related stories. Scrapbook also includes articles relating to King George VI and family. Also …

Date Range: [1935-1940]; 1939; 1951

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 - 15

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Scrapbook; Postcard; Published record

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records

Sous-Fonds: III. Luxton Family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 - 15

GMD: Textual record; Scrapbook; Postcard; Published record

Date Range: [1935-1940]; 1939; 1951

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings pertaining to King George VI's coronation and Queen Elizabeth; newspaper clippings relating to British West Indies, Australia and other Empire colonies as well as related stories. Scrapbook also includes articles relating to King George VI and family. Also included are two file folders containing:; four postcards bearing images of the King and Queen's visit to Belfast, troops inspections and two publications titled: "Their Majesties' Canadian Visit, 1939" and a timetable of Pilot train and boats and itinerary of activities [placed in a mylar sleeve and file folder].; booklet and b&w photographs relating to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth's Royal Visit, 1939 [placed in a file folder].

Subject Access: Politics; Public events; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Royalty; Trains; Travel; Newspaper; Publication

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper; England; London

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Postcard prints and other inserts have been placed in mylar inside scrapbook

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Politics; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on contents of item

Processing Status: Processed

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Maud Woodworth Kidney personal documents

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Part Of: Kidney family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of personal correspondence and documents sent to Maud Kidney between 1921 and ca. 1945. Includes a letter from Almer H. Marshall of Marshall Realty Co. pertaining to a property sale in 1921; a letter to Maud from friends (n.d.) celebrating her birthday; a census registration certifica…

Date Range: 1921; [ca. 1925 - ca. 1930]; 1933; 1940; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1945]; 1941; 1944

Reference Code: M74 / I / B / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard; Government record

Part Of: Kidney family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M74 / V324

Series: M74 / I : Maud (Woodworth) Kidney records

Sous-Fonds: M74

Sub-Series: M74 / I / B : 1921 - 1950

Accession Number: 3109; 2016.8581

Reference Code: M74 / I / B / 1

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard; Government record

Responsibility: Almer H. Marshall; Government of Canada; Government of Alberta; Max Riddell

Date Range: 1921; [ca. 1925 - ca. 1930]; 1933; 1940; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1945]; 1941; 1944

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of personal correspondence and documents sent to Maud Kidney between 1921 and ca. 1945. Includes a letter from Almer H. Marshall of Marshall Realty Co. pertaining to a property sale in 1921; a letter to Maud from friends (n.d.) celebrating her birthday; a census registration certificate from 1940; a personal postcard to Maud sent from Vancouver, dated 1941, sender unknown; a card awarding Maud life membership to The United Church Women; a card printed with religious verses, signed on the back, "Maud Dear. Love from Edna"; a 1933 copy of Maud's birth certificate from 1933; and a personal letter to Maud from Max Riddell sent in 1944.

Notes: Envelope for Maud Kidney's birth certificate stored with relevant item.

Name Access: Riddell, Max; Marshall, Almer H.; Kidney, Maude

Subject Access: Real estate business; Businesses; Government; Personal and Family Life; Churches; Community life; United Church Women

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Other holiday cards and letters

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; …

Date Range: 1915; [ca.1915-1920]; 1930; [ca.1940-1950]; [ca.1970-1980]; 1989

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 71

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

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 / 71

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

Date Range: 1915; [ca.1915-1920]; 1930; [ca.1940-1950]; [ca.1970-1980]; 1989

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; letters from organizations including the Southern Alberta Pioneers’ and Old Timers’ Association; wedding invitations; and other personal correspondence.

Notes: Most items in file are not dated, some items do not name a recipient; One card in file is unsent letter written by Eleanor Luxton addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stockand[?]

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Holidays; Correspondence; Weddings; Charity; Membership; Organizations; Religions

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary

Language: English

Category: Communications; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal letters and postcards

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of postcards sent to Malcolm Geddes and his wife, Jennie, between 1909 and 1918, as well as 15 letters which Malcolm sent to Jennie between 1924 and 1927, a letter from Malcolm to his son Alvin Geddes in 1927, a letter to Alvin from Gwen [possibly Gwendolyn Geddes Hubbell] dated 1931,…

Date Range: 1909 - 1911; 1913; 1916; 1918; 1924 - 1927; 1931; 1936

Reference Code: M39 / III / C / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

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 / 1

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

Date Range: 1909 - 1911; 1913; 1916; 1918; 1924 - 1927; 1931; 1936

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of postcards sent to Malcolm Geddes and his wife, Jennie, between 1909 and 1918, as well as 15 letters which Malcolm sent to Jennie between 1924 and 1927, a letter from Malcolm to his son Alvin Geddes in 1927, a letter to Alvin from Gwen [possibly Gwendolyn Geddes Hubbell] dated 1931, a letter of condolence sent to Mrs. Geddes from Hester D Peach [1931], and a letter to "Olive" from M. Geddes [possibly Muriel Geddes Grant] dated 1936. Some letters sent from Malcolm to Jennie [between 1924-1925] pertain to his first ascent of Mount Geikie.

Name Access: Geddes, Malcolm; Geddes, Alvin; Geddes, Jennie (Waters); Geddes, Enid; Grant, Muriel; Hubbell, Gwen (Geddes)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Correspondence; Travel; Exploration; Mountaineering; Communications

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Ontario; Guelph; British Columbia; Mount Geikie

Language: English

Conservation: Minor wrinkling/creasing of most letters, otherwise good condition; First postcard in file [black and white image of storefront] appears to have once been glued on the back [possibly for use in a scrapbook or album] and later removed and annotated in blue pen; some paper/glue remnants still attached

Category: Communications; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Exhibition and Stampede

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Correspondence

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Correspondence - postcards

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Drafts, correspondence and other collected documents

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Ethel McKnight annotated postcard collection

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King George VI and British royal family [ca. 1935 - 1951]

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Maud Woodworth Kidney personal documents

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Other holiday cards and letters

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Other postcards - friends and family

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Personal letters and postcards

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