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Luxton family fonds
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…
- Date Range
- [ca.1860]-1995
- Reference Code
- LUX
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Cabinet card
- Framed print
- Negative
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Textual record
- Corporate record
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX
- Accession Number
- Lux1 - EL estate, 1996
- Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000
- Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001
- Reference Code
- LUX
- GMD
- Photograph
- Cabinet card
- Framed print
- Negative
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Textual record
- Corporate record
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
- Other Title Info
- Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives
- Date Range
- [ca.1860]-1995
- Physical Description
- ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)
- History / Biographical
- The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.
- Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.
- Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.
- In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.
- The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.
- Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.
- Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.
- Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.
- Notes
- Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:
- I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.
- II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.
- III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Luxton, Georgina
- Luxton, Norman
- Subject Access
- Arts
- Commerce and industry
- Education
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First Nations
- Professional and Personal Life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Research
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material
- box list for unprocessed material
- Category
- Arts
- Commerce and industry
- Education
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First nations
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
Electronic Resources
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Calgary Industrial Exhibition Co. Limited Presidents, 1884 to 1929
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts 15 miniature portraits of men who served as presidents of Calgary Industrial Exhibition Co. Limited between 1884 and 1929. Individual names and dates of service provided at bottom of image.
- Date Range
- [ca.1929]
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / PC - 91
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- 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 / PC - 91
- Date Range
- [ca.1929]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 29.5 x 25 cm
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts 15 miniature portraits of men who served as presidents of Calgary Industrial Exhibition Co. Limited between 1884 and 1929. Individual names and dates of service provided at bottom of image.
- Material Details
- Photograph in plain black wooden frame with glass front, metal hanging wire attached to back
- Subject Access
- Photography
- Portrait
- Organizations
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Celebrating incorporation of Alberta as a province, Edmonton
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts large crowds and several individuals on a raised stage, during celebrations in Edmonton marking the incorporation of Alberta as a Canadian province, September 1, 1905.
- Date Range
- 1905
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 12
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 12
- Date Range
- 1905
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 33 x 28 cm
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts large crowds and several individuals on a raised stage, during celebrations in Edmonton marking the incorporation of Alberta as a Canadian province, September 1, 1905.
- Material Details
- Photograph is in dark brown wooden frame with brown paper backing and metal hanging wire attached to back.
- Subject Access
- History
- Government
- Events
- Public events
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Edmonton
- Language
- English
- Category
- Government
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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David Nawash McDougall portrait
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts David (Nawash) McDougall, ca.1910-1920. Portrait is signed "D M.Dougall" in black ink
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 1
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 1
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 27.5 x 34 cm
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts David (Nawash) McDougall, ca.1910-1920. Portrait is signed "D M.Dougall" in black ink
- Material Details
- Striped dark wooden frame, glass front, dark brown construction paper back
- Name Access
- McDougall, David
- Subject Access
- Portrait
- Family and personal life
- Language
- N/A
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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David Nawash McDougall portrait
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts portrait of David Nawash McDougall, ca.1910-1920.
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 6
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 6
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 29 x 38.5 cm
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts portrait of David Nawash McDougall, ca.1910-1920.
- Notes
- Sticker on back of frame reads "T. EATON CO CANADA PICTURE DEPARTMENT 6107"
- Material Details
- Frame made of gold-painted wood with raised border, striped paper backing with metal hanging wire attached
- Name Access
- McDougall, David
- Subject Access
- Photography
- Portrait
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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David Nawash McDougall portrait
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts portrait of David Nawash McDougall, ca.1910-1920.
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 8
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 8
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 29 x 38.5 cm
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts portrait of David Nawash McDougall, ca.1910-1920.
- Notes
- Sticker on back of frame reads "T. EATON CO CANADA PICTURE DEPARTMENT 6107"
- Material Details
- Simple wooden frame painted black, striped paper backing, metal hanging wire attached to back
- Name Access
- McDougall, David
- Subject Access
- Photography
- Portrait
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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David Nawash McDougall portrait
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts portrait of David Nawash McDougall, ca.1900-1910.
- Date Range
- [ca.1900-1910]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 11
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 11
- Date Range
- [ca.1900-1910]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 16.5 x 24 cm
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts portrait of David Nawash McDougall, ca.1900-1910.
- Material Details
- Dark brown wooden frame with thin gold-painted border, missing glass front. Light beige paper backing
- Name Access
- McDougall, David
- Subject Access
- Photography
- Portrait
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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David Nawash McDougall sitting portrait
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts David Nawash McDougall in a suit posing in an ornately carved wooden chair and holding a document, ca.1910-1920.
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 7
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 7
- Responsibility
- Produced by A.L. Hess, Calgary
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 29 x 42.5 cm
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts David Nawash McDougall in a suit posing in an ornately carved wooden chair and holding a document, ca.1910-1920.
- Material Details
- Photograph is in gold-painted wood frame with indented line pattern around outer border. Plain paper backing with metal hanging wire fastened with two nails.
- Name Access
- McDougall, David
- Subject Access
- Photography
- Portrait
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Family portrait - unidentified
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Framed photograph depicts a group portrait of an unidentified family with 13 people, including 5 children. Family is posing near a large bench surrounded by gardens.
- Date Range
- [ca.1930-1950]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 19
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 19
- Date Range
- [ca.1930-1950]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 20 x 25 cm
- Scope & Content
- Framed photograph depicts a group portrait of an unidentified family with 13 people, including 5 children. Family is posing near a large bench surrounded by gardens.
- Material Details
- Photograph is in dark brown, simple wooden frame with no glass front. Two metal loops attached to back for hanging, triangle-shaped metal stand attached to back with decorated metal clasp. Back of frame made of plain dark wood.
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Portrait
- Children
- Language
- N/A
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Family portrait, possibly Elizabeth Ann Boyd McDougall and her five sons
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts a group of five men and one woman, possibly Elizabeth Ann Boyd McDougall and her five sons (George, John, Morley, David and Douglas).
- Date Range
- [ca.1930-1935]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 3
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 3
- Responsibility
- Photograph produced by E.B. Curlette of Calgary
- Date Range
- [ca.1930-1935]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 38 x 33 cm
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts a group of five men and one woman, possibly Elizabeth Ann Boyd McDougall and her five sons (George, John, Morley, David and Douglas).
- Material Details
- Dark wooden frame with striped design, plain brown paper covering back, glass front, metal hanging wire.
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Portrait
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Language
- N/A
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Sticker on back of frame reads: LINTON BROS. Booksellers and stationers School and office supplies Calgary M 6441 Alberta
- Processing Status
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