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Alberta business and news publication history

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's…
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 39
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 / 39
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 23 x 29.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's business and financial development; and Alberta's economy.
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Buildings
Construction
Commercial products
Commerce
Industry
History
Anniversary
Calgary Power Ltd.
Finances
Newspaper
Publication
Natural resources
Land, settlement and immigration
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
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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Almanacs and recipe books

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54704
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 published paperback booklets. Contents include 3 copies of "Dr. A.W. Chase's Calendar Almanac" dated 1931, 1933 and 1934 respectively; 2 copies of "Dodd's Almanac and Household Hints" dated 1933 and 1934; one copy of "Things Worth Knowing: Reliable Recipes, Valuable Formulas and …
Date Range
[ca. 1895]
1908
1927
1931
1933
1934
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Calendar
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 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Calendar
Responsibility
Published by Murray Printing Co. Ltd.; The Dodds Medicine Co. Ltd.; Dr. Williams Medical Co.; and The W.H. Comstock Co. Ltd
Date Range
[ca. 1895]
1908
1927
1931
1933
1934
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 published paperback booklets. Contents include 3 copies of "Dr. A.W. Chase's Calendar Almanac" dated 1931, 1933 and 1934 respectively; 2 copies of "Dodd's Almanac and Household Hints" dated 1933 and 1934; one copy of "Things Worth Knowing: Reliable Recipes, Valuable Formulas and Methods of Home Treatment for Common Diseases", annotated on the back cover in blue/purple ink with recipe for a health drink.; and one copy of "Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills", stamped "D.C. McDougall Morley, AB" on the back cover.
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Advertising
Commerce and industry
Medicine
Astronomy
Health services
Geographic Access
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Last two items in file stored in mylar, due to staining and more fragile condition than other file contents
Category
Commerce and industry
Health services
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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American art, education and culture

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54771
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E.…
Date Range
[1900-1905]
1929
1930
1937
1955
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 49
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 / 49
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1900-1905]
1929
1930
1937
1955
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (5 items ; 15 x 30.5 cm and smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery in California; "This is the Place Monument" in Salt Lake City; and various community events and a state fair in Minot, North Dakota.
Notes
Handbook is signed "N.K. Luxton" inside front cover
Name Access
Mulvaney, John
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Community events
Art
Artist
Painting
Tourism
History
Education
Airplane
Geographic Access
United States of America
New Jersey
Connecticut
Stamford
California
Salt Lake City
Utah
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Two items placed in mylar due to staining, creasing and fragile material
Category
Arts
Education
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Assorted entertainment, business cards, advertisements

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising…
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 52
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 52
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Postcard illustration produced by L.H. Larsen
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising La Ronde Revolving Restaurant in Edmonton; a copy of "Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" by Esso Imperial Service containing an article about Banff National Park [pages 2-3]; a Laura Secord advertisement and info booklet, "The History of Our Flag"; a partial pack of blank score cards titled Auction Bridge; a page titled "Rules for the Game of Five Hundred"; a newspaper clipping with comics on both sides; and a large [23 x 15 cm] postcard with illustration titled "What Would You Have Done?" [see notes].
Notes
NOTE: Large postcard "What Would You Have Done?" contains outdated and potentially offensive language which is reflective of the time period in which it was produced.
"Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" publication has mailing stamp on back addressed to Norman Luxton.
"Rules for the Game of Five Hundred" card annotated in pencil
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Businesses
History
Entertainment
Hotel
Travel
Tourism
Sports
Skiing
Recreation
Finances
Commerce
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Advocate and Rocky Mountain Recorder

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of Banff Advocate and Rcoky Mountain Park District Recorder Newspapers.
Date Range
1919 - 1924
Reference Code
M8 / 2017.8654 / 2 - 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8 / V8 / S8
Series
M8 / 2017.8654
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
2017.8654
Reference Code
M8 / 2017.8654 / 2 - 3
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1919 - 1924
Physical Description
4 cm Textual Records
Scope & Content
File consists of Banff Advocate and Rcoky Mountain Park District Recorder Newspapers.
Geographic Access
Banff
Alberta
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Arts
Commerce and industry
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Community Society fonds

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Part Of
Banff Community Society fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of minutes of the Banff Community Society and predecessor organizations. Includes briefs, studies and meeting materials. Pertains to the Banff Board of Trade 1912-1915; Banff Citizens' Association, Banff Advisory Council, 1921-1978; Banff Advisory Society, Banff Community Society, 1…
Date Range
1912-1983
Reference Code
M212
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Banff Community Society fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 212
Sous-Fonds
M212
Accession Number
1269, 1895, 1898, 1917, 1951, 1964, 1979, 1994, 2027, 2033, 2038, 2468, 2671, 2853, 2999, 3150, 3179, 3196, 3331, 3373, 3506, 3625, 3669
Reference Code
M212
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1912-1983
Physical Description
56 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The Banff Community Society was a liaison group representing town of Banff to the Government of Canada. Over the years, various groups have represented the interests of Banff residents and businesses in the absence of municipal government. These have included the Banff Board of Trade, 1912-1915, the Banff Citizen's Association, 1921 (became the Banff Advisory Council in 1925). The latter served until 1978, when the Banff Advisory Society (later the Banff Community Society) was organized. In 1983 the Banff Community Society's responsibilities were assumed by the Banff School Board.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of minutes of the Banff Community Society and predecessor organizations. Includes briefs, studies and meeting materials. Pertains to the Banff Board of Trade 1912-1915; Banff Citizens' Association, Banff Advisory Council, 1921-1978; Banff Advisory Society, Banff Community Society, 1978-1983; and Joint Committee on Future Townsite Administration, 1980.
Name Access
Banff Community Society
Subject Access
Commerce and industry
Government
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: series and file description
Creator
Banff Community Society
Category
Commerce and industry
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Indian Days Committee fonds

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Part Of
Banff Indian Days Committee fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of correspondence, minutes, financial records, programmes, clippings etc.
Date Range
1923-1977, predominant 1969-1977
Reference Code
M62
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Banff Indian Days Committee fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 62
Sous-Fonds
M62
Accession Number
6584
Reference Code
M62
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1923-1977, predominant 1969-1977
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Banff Indian Days, 1890s-1978, was organized by the Banff Indian Days Committee for at least the last portion of its existence
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of correspondence, minutes, financial records, programmes, clippings etc.
Name Access
Banff Indian Days Committee
Subject Access
Commerce and industry
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Banff Indian Days Committee
Category
Commerce and industry
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on accession form
Processing Status
Unprocessed
Less detail
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Banff School District No. 102 fonds

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Part Of
Banff School District No. 102 fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists mainly of textual records in the form of minutes, 1895-1983; miscellaneous administrative files on school operations and local government, 1920-1979; legal and financial records, 1888-1979; assessment and tax rolls, 1901-1972, 19 v.; attendance registers, 1888-1986, 987 v.; an annive…
Date Range
1887-1986
Reference Code
M4 / V44
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Government record
Part Of
Banff School District No. 102 fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M4
V44
Sous-Fonds
M4
V44
Accession Number
209, 2193, 2305, 2470, 2561, 2889, 2980, 3178, 3272, 3750, 4026, 5140, 5397, 5536, 7999
Reference Code
M4 / V44
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Government record
Date Range
1887-1986
Physical Description
ca.7.5 m of textual records. -- ca.144 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
The Banff School District No.102 provided elementary and secondary education for Banff and area from 1887 until 1994, when it was replaced by the Canadian Rockies Regional Division No.12. During the 1970s and 1980s the district assumed, in the absence of a municipal government, responsibilities for aspects of local government as well as school administration. After 1990, the district's responsibilities strictly pertained to public education.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists mainly of textual records in the form of minutes, 1895-1983; miscellaneous administrative files on school operations and local government, 1920-1979; legal and financial records, 1888-1979; assessment and tax rolls, 1901-1972, 19 v.; attendance registers, 1888-1986, 987 v.; an anniversary issue of the Banff High School by The Cascadian, 1913-1933 containing a brief history of the school and autographs; and Robert D. Townsend trustee and chairman records, 1968-1977. Local government-related bodies referred to include: Banff Joint Committee on Future Townsite Administration, Banff Advisory Council, Banff Townsite Provisional Administration Board and Banff Townsite Options Review Committee. Townsend records consist of school board trustee and chairman files, 1968-1977, and local government information files assembled by Townsend, 1973-1977. Photographs pertain to school classes, faculty, activities and town views; 1887-1970.
Name Access
Banff School District No. 102
Banff Community High School
Subject Access
Education
Government
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: series and file description
Related Material
Portion of fonds is related to Banff Joint Committee on Future Townsite Administration sound recording (S30) and Banff Townsite Provisional Administration Board fonds (M347)
Creator
Banff School District No. 102
Category
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Unprocessed
Less detail
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Bank Act of 1923 study notes and book excerpt

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an annotated chapter from a book, titled "An Act respecting Banks and Banking" [1927] signed by Eleanor Luxton, and a loose page with accompanying handwritten notes. Content pertains to the Bank Act of 1923 in Canada. Items were likely used as research and study materials during El…
Date Range
[1927-1935]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 142 to 143
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II /
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 142 to 143
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1927-1935]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 16.5 x 25 cm and 11 x 14 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of an annotated chapter from a book, titled "An Act respecting Banks and Banking" [1927] signed by Eleanor Luxton, and a loose page with accompanying handwritten notes. Content pertains to the Bank Act of 1923 in Canada. Items were likely used as research and study materials during Eleanor Luxton's time as a student at the University of Alberta.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Commerce
Finances
Government
Education
School
Research
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Language
English
Conservation
Handwritten notes stored together in mylar sleeve
Category
Education
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
First page of book excerpt signed "Eleanor Luxton Pembina Hall [University of Alberta]" in black ink
Processing Status
Processed
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Barbara Webb fonds

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Part Of
Barbara Webb fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of sample report cards from the Mountain School, 1939; manuscripts, clippings, etc. re Mineral Springs Hospital and Brett Hospital history and nursing, ca.1956-1965; "The Mountain School: a dream come true" by Susan J. Webb, 1978, re Margaret and Henry Greenham and their private scho…
Date Range
[ca.1890]-1978
Reference Code
M400 / V671
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Barbara Webb fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 400
V 671
Sous-Fonds
M 400
V 671
Accession Number
2882, 3260, 7761
Reference Code
M400 / V671
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1890]-1978
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records. -- 6 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Barbara Webb, d.2004, was a former Banff, Alberta, Canada resident who attended the Mountain School as a girl
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of sample report cards from the Mountain School, 1939; manuscripts, clippings, etc. re Mineral Springs Hospital and Brett Hospital history and nursing, ca.1956-1965; "The Mountain School: a dream come true" by Susan J. Webb, 1978, re Margaret and Henry Greenham and their private school; photographs pertaining to the Sanitarium, Brett Hospital, Henry Greenham, Rotary Club of Banff, ca.1890-ca.1945.
Name Access
Webb, Barbara
Subject Access
Education
Health services
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
sound recording summary and copy recording
Creator
Webb, Barbara
Category
Education
Health services
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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