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Date
1910 – 1940
Material
paper; wood; glass
Catalogue Number
104.41.1072 a,b
Description
a) One photograph album with black pages. This album has never been used.b) Wooden frame with two glass lenses and a tiny level in the bottom edge of the frame. Paper instructions inserted in the frame “THE “CROSS” DRAWING AND PAINTING GLASS FOR PERFECTING VISUAL POWER.” The instructions have Pet…
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Title
Photograph Accessory
Date
1910 – 1940
Material
paper; wood; glass
Description
a) One photograph album with black pages. This album has never been used.b) Wooden frame with two glass lenses and a tiny level in the bottom edge of the frame. Paper instructions inserted in the frame “THE “CROSS” DRAWING AND PAINTING GLASS FOR PERFECTING VISUAL POWER.” The instructions have Peter White’s signature and address in pencil written across and “STUDENTS, APPLY YOURSELVES” printed in charcoal on the back.
Subject
households
souvenirs
photography
education
Peter Whyte
art
artists
painting
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.41.1072 a,b
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
skin; paint
Catalogue Number
107.02.1012
Description
Mountain landscape on fringed buckskin.
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Title
Hide Painting
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
skin; paint
Description
Mountain landscape on fringed buckskin.
Subject
Jimmy Simpson
art
artists
crafts
leatherworking
painting
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
107.02.1012
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Date
1910 – 1940
Material
mineral, talc
Catalogue Number
107.02.1013
Description
Mountain scene on a flat piece of talc by Bill Peyto.
Title
Picture
Date
1910 – 1940
Material
mineral, talc
Description
Mountain scene on a flat piece of talc by Bill Peyto.
Subject
art
artists
Bill Peyto
Jimmy Simpson
crafts
carving
drawing
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
107.02.1013
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Painting; Portable Palette

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Date
1918 – 1958
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.39.1015
Description
Hinged portable wooden palette. The palette has been extensively used. Build-up of oil paint and repaired many times.
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Title
Painting; Portable Palette
Date
1918 – 1958
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
13.7 x 32.0 cm
Description
Hinged portable wooden palette. The palette has been extensively used. Build-up of oil paint and repaired many times.
Subject
Carl Rungius
Charlie Beil
artists
hobbies
painting
Credit
Gift of Olive Beil, Banff, 1982
Catalogue Number
104.39.1015
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Portable; Collapsible Easel

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Date
1918 – 1958
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.39.1014
Description
Varnished wood collapsible easel with brass hardware. Extended the easel stands 304.5 high with variable widths depending on the position of the legs. On the bracket that holds the two front legs together is the word "Clark" . The "A" in Clark is in the shape of an easel with a canvas.
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Title
Portable; Collapsible Easel
Date
1918 – 1958
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
92.5 cm
Description
Varnished wood collapsible easel with brass hardware. Extended the easel stands 304.5 high with variable widths depending on the position of the legs. On the bracket that holds the two front legs together is the word "Clark" . The "A" in Clark is in the shape of an easel with a canvas.
Subject
artists
Carl Rungius
Charlie Beil
hobbies
painting
Credit
Gift of Olive Beil, Banff, 1982
Catalogue Number
104.39.1014
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Date
1918 – 1930
Material
wood; metal; hair
Catalogue Number
104.39.1016
Description
64 oil colour paint brushes ranging in size from 0.2 cm to 2.4 cm across the crimped portion of the ferrules. Most of the brushes are American made by F. Weber Co., some are British made by Winsor & Newton and a few Canadian import M. Grumbacher. Most of the brushes have varnished wooden handles…
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Title
Paint Brush
Date
1918 – 1930
Material
wood; metal; hair
Description
64 oil colour paint brushes ranging in size from 0.2 cm to 2.4 cm across the crimped portion of the ferrules. Most of the brushes are American made by F. Weber Co., some are British made by Winsor & Newton and a few Canadian import M. Grumbacher. Most of the brushes have varnished wooden handles. Most of the ferrules are tin plated with nickel. Most of the bristles appear to be bleached hog hair.
Subject
hobbies
painting
Carl Rungius
Charlie Beil
artists
Credit
Gift of Olive Beil, Banff, 1982
Catalogue Number
104.39.1016
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Date
1918 – 1930
Material
wood; metal; paint
Catalogue Number
104.39.0151
Description
Collapsible standing wooden paint box and easel with painting supplies. Folds up compactly with handle and rubber rests on the bottom of the case. Inside the paint box are various painting items including brushes, oil tubes and small cans for turpentine, etc.There is a cover for the top of insid…
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Title
Sketch Box
Date
1918 – 1930
Material
wood; metal; paint
Description
Collapsible standing wooden paint box and easel with painting supplies. Folds up compactly with handle and rubber rests on the bottom of the case. Inside the paint box are various painting items including brushes, oil tubes and small cans for turpentine, etc.There is a cover for the top of inside compartment.
Subject
hobbies
painting
Carl Rungius
Charlie Beil
artists
Credit
Gift of Olive Beil, Banff, 1982
Catalogue Number
104.39.0151
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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
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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
Electronic Resources
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An artist's reminiscences

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1918
Author
Bell-Smith, F.M
Call Number
06 B33a Pam
Author
Bell-Smith, F.M
Responsibility
by F.M. Bell-Smith
Published Date
1918
Physical Description
Pages 90-97 : illustrations
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Artists
Lake Louise
Lake O'Hara
Selkirk Mountains
Notes
Reprinted from Canadian Alpine Journal, vol. IX, 1918
Article is a photocopy from the reprint
Call Number
06 B33a Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Banff, Canada's First National Park images

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and v…
Date Range
1902 - 1958
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1902 - 1958
Physical Description
59 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and various views in and around the town of Banff.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Name Access
Paris, Cyril
Browne, George
Browne, Belmore
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Orr, Lorne
Brewster, Fern
Brewster, Jim
Luxton, George
Dunsmore, Fulton
Subject Access
Animals
Artists
Banff Indian Days
Banff Winter Carnival
Bighorn Sheep
Bridges
Businesses
Canoes and canoeing
Cave and Basin
Community events
Community life
Competition
Elk
Environment
Family and personal life
History
Hotels
Land, settlement and immigration
Leisure
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Mountaineering
Mountains
Museums
Municipal views
Multiculturalism
Painting
Public events
Research
Recreation
Royalty
Royal Visit
Settlement
Skating
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Skiing
Sports
Swimming
Tourism
Wildlife
Winter
Winter Carnival
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Lake Minnewanka
Mount Norquay
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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