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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; Print; 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; Print; 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

Creator: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Eleanor

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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Crag and Canyon stories

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, opinion articles and other written work produced for publication in the Crag and Canyon newspaper. Content pertains to World War II and Banff troops, local townsite development, and a New Years celebration in Morley.

Date Range: [1922-1932]; [1939-1945]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D4 / 13

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and professional

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D4 : Writing

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D4 / 13

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1922-1932]; [1939-1945]

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, opinion articles and other written work produced for publication in the Crag and Canyon newspaper. Content pertains to World War II and Banff troops, local townsite development, and a New Years celebration in Morley.

Notes: One article draft (letter to the editor) includes edits and additions made by Norman Luxton; original author unknown

Name Access: Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Crag and Canyon newspaper; Newspaper; Publication; Townsite development; Municipal views; Military; War; World War II; Cultural pluralism; First Nations; Holidays; Community events; Community life; Indigenous Peoples

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Morley

Language: English

Category: Communications; Cultural pluralism; First nations; Indigenous Peoples; Military

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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How Canada's last frontier outlaw died

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one multi-page published article from MacLean's Magazine, titled "How Canada's last frontier outlaw died: Real facts of Almighty Voice's last stand, when he fought 1,000 men for three days, told for the first time by Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance". Article was published January 1,…

Date Range: 1924

Reference Code: LUX / I / E2 / 15

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E2 : Personal papers

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E2 / 15

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Published by MacLean's Magazine

Date Range: 1924

Physical Description: 0.1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of one multi-page published article from MacLean's Magazine, titled "How Canada's last frontier outlaw died: Real facts of Almighty Voice's last stand, when he fought 1,000 men for three days, told for the first time by Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance". Article was published January 1, 1924.

Notes: First page of article has two small illustrations on bottom in black ink. Article is in three physical parts (one double-sided page, two clippings).

Name Access: Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance; Almighty Voice

Subject Access: Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; History; Publication; Magazine

Geographic Access: Canada; Saskatchewan; Alberta

Access Restrictions: Materials are fragile - handle with caution

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: First nations; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Luxton family publications

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of published works written by members of the Luxton family. File includes copies of psalm book "The Harvest of Sunshine" by George [Nasmith] Luxton, "The Golden Link" address by Eleanor Luxton, copies of an Indigenous psalm translated by Norman Luxton, early copies of the Crag and Can…

Date Range: 1872; 1874; 1905-1906; 1908; 1932; 1956; 1960

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / 28

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published 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 / 28

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1872; 1874; 1905-1906; 1908; 1932; 1956; 1960

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of published works written by members of the Luxton family. File includes copies of psalm book "The Harvest of Sunshine" by George [Nasmith] Luxton, "The Golden Link" address by Eleanor Luxton, copies of an Indigenous psalm translated by Norman Luxton, early copies of the Crag and Canyon [1905-1908], "The Climber" magazine [1906], and an original copy [1872] and reprinted publication [1874] of the Manitoba Free Press.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, George; Luxton, William (Fisher)

Subject Access: Advertising; Businesses; Communications; Crag and Canyon newspaper; First Nations; Newspaper; Public events; Public Speaking; Publication; Religions; Music

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Manitoba; Winnipeg

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items in file are fragile and may tear easily - handle with caution

Category: Commerce and industry; First nations; Religions; Communications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Luxton Museum commercial postcards

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one individual postcard and a set of 6 postcard-style double-sided prints which fold into a souvenir booklet. Content pertains to historic Indigenous mannequin displays used in the Luxton Museum in Banff. Souvenir card collection includes a textual description of history and contex…

Date Range: [ca. 1960]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PG - 7 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / F :Collected materials

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / F2 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PG - 7 to 8

GMD: Published record; Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1960]

Physical Description: 7 prints : col. postcards ; 15 x 10 cm and 14 x 9 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one individual postcard and a set of 6 postcard-style double-sided prints which fold into a souvenir booklet. Content pertains to historic Indigenous mannequin displays used in the Luxton Museum in Banff. Souvenir card collection includes a textual description of history and context pertaining to images [see "Notes"].

Notes: Textual content in this file includes outdated and potentially offensive terminology when referring to Indigenous peoples, history and customs, which is reflective of the time period in which the materials were first produced.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Businesses; Museums; History

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: First nations; Cultural pluralism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Norman Luxton business documents

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, advertisements and other documents pertaining to multiple businesses owned by Norman Luxton in Banff. File includes: advertising cards depicting the "Man Fish" of Lake Minnewanka at the Banff Indian Trading Post; a list of names of Stoney Nakoda community members commissione…

Date Range: [1915-1925]; 1923-1924; 1930; [1945-1950]; 1932; 1938; [1960]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E1 / 14

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Private record

6 images 7 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E1 : Business records

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E1 / 14

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Private record

Date Range: [1915-1925]; 1923-1924; 1930; [1945-1950]; 1932; 1938; [1960]

Physical Description: 0.7 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, advertisements and other documents pertaining to multiple businesses owned by Norman Luxton in Banff. File includes: advertising cards depicting the "Man Fish" of Lake Minnewanka at the Banff Indian Trading Post; a list of names of Stoney Nakoda community members commissioned to make souvenirs for the Indian Trading Post [1945-1950?]; flyers and tickets for film showings of “Mighty Lak’ a Rose”, “The Dawn Patrol”, “Captain of the Guard”, "Lilies of the Field" and "Make Me a Star" at the Lux Theatre between 1923 and 1938; a pamphlet pertaining to the King Edward Hotel; and stationery with letterheads promoting the King Edward Hotel and the Luxton Museum.

Notes: Full names of individuals listed on typed paper slip in file are provided under "Full Text" and "Name Access" fields in this entry; correct spellings under "Name Access"

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Kaquitts, George; Hunter, John; Hunter, Leah Rider; Rabbit, Nelson; Rabbit, Flora; Hunter, Annie; Twoyoungmen, Isaac; Simeon, Leah; Crawler, George; Rider, Eli; Soldier, Annie; Bearspaw, Gladys; Simeon, Mrs. Tom; Simeon, Cinderella (Kaquitts); Wesley, Winnifred

Subject Access: Businesses; Luxton Museum; Lux Theatre; Advertising; Hotel; Artists; Souvenir; Museums; Cultural pluralism; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Films and film making

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Morley; Lake Minnewanka

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items placed in mylar due to thin and fragile material

Category: Commerce and industry; Cultural pluralism; First nations

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal interest and educational publications

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical…

Date Range: [1907-1915]; [1924]; [1931]; 1937; 1952; 1954

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 50

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 / 50

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1907-1915]; [1924]; [1931]; 1937; 1952; 1954

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 23 x 32 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical information on Japan's educational system; and Inuit art styles and design methods.

Notes: Book titled "Canadian Eskimo Art" stamped twice on front cover with workds "HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY" and has blank form and envelope for sign-out slips attached inside front cover and on first page.

Name Access: Davis, Bob

Subject Access: Art; Education; Travel; Tourism; Newspaper; Journalism; Health services; Medicine; Politics; Government; History; Churches; Religions; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples

Geographic Access: United States of America; New York; Canada; Quebec; Montreal; Ontario; Toronto; England; Japan

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Medical reference booklet has been placed in mylar due to attached pieces of unidentified material and risk of contact with other archival items

Category: Arts; First nations; Education; Government; Health services; Exploration, discovery and travel; Religions

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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R H Palenske portfolio, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one commercial portfolio containing three illustrated portraits of Stoney Nakoda leaders Big Medicine Bird, Minna-Ha-Ha Simmeon and Blind Eagle, produced by artist R. H. Palenske. Portraits are accompanied in file by original envelope.

Date Range: [ca.1930-1950]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PG - 9 to 11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Print; 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 / F2 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PG - 9 to 11

GMD: Print; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by R. H. Palenske

Date Range: [ca.1930-1950]

Physical Description: 1 commercial portfolio : 3 portrait drawings ; 18.5 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one commercial portfolio containing three illustrated portraits of Stoney Nakoda leaders Big Medicine Bird, Minna-Ha-Ha Simmeon and Blind Eagle, produced by artist R. H. Palenske. Portraits are accompanied in file by original envelope.