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Cup And Saucer

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Date: 1960 – 1985

Material: ceramic

Catalogue Number: 104.20.1061 a,b

Description: A matched cup and sauder that each have gold trim along the edges. Both are decorated with a picture of Crowsnest Mountain and “CROWSNEST MT. 9138 FT.” and the cup also has a picture of two crows atop a post marked “Crowsnest Pass” alongside the sign for the town of Blairmore, Alberta. The botto…

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Title: Cup And Saucer

Date: 1960 – 1985

Material: ceramic

Description: A matched cup and sauder that each have gold trim along the edges. Both are decorated with a picture of Crowsnest Mountain and “CROWSNEST MT. 9138 FT.” and the cup also has a picture of two crows atop a post marked “Crowsnest Pass” alongside the sign for the town of Blairmore, Alberta. The bottom of the cup is marked with a crown and “Royal Ascot Bone China 43 MADE IN ENGLAND EXCLUSIVELY FOR R. M. Crabb.”

Subject: households; souvenirs; Crowsnest Pass; mountains; birds; crows

Credit: Gift of Jon Whyte, Banff, 1985

Catalogue Number: 104.20.1061 a,b

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Wildlife photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Files consists of b&w photograph negatives of brids, geese, and other waterfowl in an unidentified location.

Date Range: [1940-1962]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / NA - 1 to NA - 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

16 images

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 / D / 6 : Other activities and interests

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / NA - 1 to NA - 16

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1940-1962]

Physical Description: 16 photographs: b&w negatives; 7 x 4.5 cm

Scope & Content: Files consists of b&w photograph negatives of brids, geese, and other waterfowl in an unidentified location.

Subject Access: Birds; Ducks; Geese

Geographic Access: Alberta

Related Material: *corresponding prints: LUX/I/D.6.c PA-29 to PA-44

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Bird]

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of b&w photograph negative of a bird in a forest

Date Range: [1940-1962]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / NA - 17

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and professional

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

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D / 6 : Other activities and interests

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / NA - 17

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1940-1962]

Physical Description: 1 photograph: b&w negative ; 11 x 6 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of b&w photograph negative of a bird in a forest

Subject Access: Birds

Geographic Access: Alberta

Related Material: *corresponding prints: LUX/I/D.6.c PA-45 to PA-46

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mountain landscape

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of snow-covered mountains visible along the edge of a large body of water with a seagull blurred in motion in the foreground

Date Range: [ca. 1929-1964]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 190

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 190

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1929-1964]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of snow-covered mountains visible along the edge of a large body of water with a seagull blurred in motion in the foreground

Subject Access: Birds; Mountains

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Ptarmigan

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a ptarmigan beside a small stream surrounded by wild flowers

Date Range: [ca. 1888-1963]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 437

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 437

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1888-1963]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a ptarmigan beside a small stream surrounded by wild flowers

Subject Access: Birds; Flowers; Ptarmigan

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bird Figurine

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Date: 1967 – 1967

Material: wood

Catalogue Number: 107.02.0001

Description: A carved wooden owl sitting on a very rough half-round section of log. The owl is painted dark brown with feather texture on wings, an orange face and breast. The owl has glass eyes. The side of the base is marked with a maker’s mark, “HAL” with letters joined together, and “Bieler 67” in red.

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Title: Bird Figurine

Date: 1967 – 1967

Material: wood

Dimensions: 10.4; 5.0 (base) x 4.3; 10.0 (base) x 4.8; 9.0 (base) cm

Description: A carved wooden owl sitting on a very rough half-round section of log. The owl is painted dark brown with feather texture on wings, an orange face and breast. The owl has glass eyes. The side of the base is marked with a maker’s mark, “HAL” with letters joined together, and “Bieler 67” in red.

Subject: households; animals, birds; birds, owls; crafts; carving; Hal Bieler

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 107.02.0001

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Table Lamp

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Date: 1960 – 1965

Material: ceramic; fibre; metal

Catalogue Number: 102.05.0052

Description: Lamp base is ceramic handthrown cone with a glaze of grey and streaks of iron in it. Outline black birds on base as decoration. Harp supports shade from base of light fixture.

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Title: Table Lamp

Date: 1960 – 1965

Material: ceramic; fibre; metal

Dimensions: 63.0 x 13.0 cm

Description: Lamp base is ceramic handthrown cone with a glaze of grey and streaks of iron in it. Outline black birds on base as decoration. Harp supports shade from base of light fixture.

Subject: households; animal; birds; Thomas Kakinuma

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 102.05.0052

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Falcon

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a close-up view of a falcon [n.d.]

Date Range: [1960-1980]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 678

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / E : Travel and home records

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

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 678

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1960-1980]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w print ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a close-up view of a falcon [n.d.]

Subject Access: Wildlife; Birds

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright status unknown

Language: English

Conservation: Item stored in mylar

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Friends personal photographs - military, travel, portraits, recreation

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 photograph and postcard prints pertaining to friends of Norman Luxton and the Luxton family which were sent to Norman Luxton. Most photographs are annotated on the back with contextual information [dates, locations, names, etc] for photographs, some items include personal messag…

Date Range: 1897; [ca.1900-1910]; 1905; 1909; 1912; 1916; 1923; 1927; 1941-1943; 1948-1951; 1955; 1957; 1960

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 435 to 468

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / E4 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 435 to 468

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1897; [ca.1900-1910]; 1905; 1909; 1912; 1916; 1923; 1927; 1941-1943; 1948-1951; 1955; 1957; 1960

Physical Description: 34 photographs : b&w prints ; 12.5 x 15 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 photograph and postcard prints pertaining to friends of Norman Luxton and the Luxton family which were sent to Norman Luxton. Most photographs are annotated on the back with contextual information [dates, locations, names, etc] for photographs, some items include personal messages written to Norman Luxton. Photograph images pertain to a fishing trip in Grande Prairie; men in military uniforms during World War II, including some taken during active duty in England; personal and group portraits; a war monument in Verdun, France; historic ships and boats; scenic views of Mistaya Canyon and Minnewanka; wildlife, including birds and a marten; and family pets.

Notes: Annotations on some photographs partly illegible or difficult to discern

Name Access: Addison, Billy; LaPorte, Eugene; Reynolds, Wiley R.; Deegan, Howard James; Ashton, Philip; Cathcart, John George (Red); Brooks, Matt (Sarsen); Barnes, Harry; Sutherland, George Bain; Blackley, Bonnie Lee; Brewster, Fred

Subject Access: Boats; Military; Ship; World War II; Memorial; Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Children; Animals; Dogs; Birds; Sports; Recreation; Fishing; Landscapes; Portrait; Winter

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Grande Prairie; British Columbia; Victoria; Ontario; Ottawa; England; France; Verdun; Frobisher Bay; Northwest Territories; United States of America; Idaho; Toronto; Kenora; Manitoba; Winnipeg

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian Rockies Slide Show - Series IV [1/2]

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 80 slides assembled by Lillian Gest in 1973 into a show from slides pertaining to various summertime trips to the Canadian Rockies throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. Topics include mountains, mountain views, wildflowers, wildlife [including elks, goats, pekas, ground squirrels, …

Date Range: [ca. 1953-1973]

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / ii / NS - IV / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Transparency

80 images 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M67 / S36 / V225

Series: II.C. Activities / photography

Sous-Fonds: V225

Sub-Series: ii.a.ii Photographic material / transparencies / carousels

Accession Number: 5142

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / ii / NS - IV / 1

GMD: Film; Transparency

Parallel Title: 1973 Can R series IV No 1. -- [before 1973] V225 / NS 21

Date Range: [ca. 1953-1973]

Physical Description: 80 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 80 slides assembled by Lillian Gest in 1973 into a show from slides pertaining to various summertime trips to the Canadian Rockies throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. Topics include mountains, mountain views, wildflowers, wildlife [including elks, goats, pekas, ground squirrels, and birds], Lillian and her friends [Polly and Phyl, as well as ACC camp members], lakes, boats, fishing, hiking, camps, and various other activities. Titles: 1. B55-10 Fool hen walking log 1963 40 Mile Ck. 1. B55-7 [Fool hen] nearer 3. B55-9 [Fool hen] & chick 4. B71-33 Sheep close-up Wilcox Pass 65 5. B71-32 [Sheep] Wilcox Pass 6. B27-38 Two sheep & child on raod 1959 7. B22-3 Elk 8. R183-4 Beaver dam by RR at Wapta 9. R199-10 Marmot 10. B20-22 Polly & gophers 11. A6-6 Two [gophers] on dead tree 12. B30-5 Peka 13. B23-6 Eagle cliff - 14 Eagle on nest (Gmoser Slide) 14. B49-16A L.G. at Moraine Lake - E. Res B Eld.[?] 15. B20-18 L.G. above Oesa 16. B6-27 L.G. & Ax[?] & Sir Donald 17. B19-37 L.G. by alpine stream 18. B6-27 L.G. on trail 19. R209-3 L.G. Cathedral Basin 20. R207-1[crossed out] LG. above O'Hara 21. R207-19 L.G. on Needles 22. R196-30 LG Aberdeen in bg 23. B51-21 Avalanche slides[?] - close-up 24. A6-5 FLower clump - phascelia 25. CH-0 Stonecrop 26. CH-0 Stonecrop 27. CH-51 White Rain orche's[?] 28. CH Shooting star 29. B28-25 Lady slippers? 30. B25-2 White heather on rock 31. R69-13 Queen cup Emerald Lake 32. R175-23 Measle[?] grass of Parnassus 33. R173-22 Clobe flower 34. CH 51 Lyall's Larch in Bbone[?] 35. B69-6 Three on Schaffer L.G Trail Phyl M & 36. B28-24 Yellow flower 37. CH.0 Drunmond's Dryas 38. CH.51 Queen cup Toby Creek 39. CH.0 Wild rhodedendrone 40. CH.6/70 Maligne Lake - sun & shadow & reflec. 41. CH.0 ACC camp Muligne Lake 42. R190-25 Jasper Park Lodge & Pyramid Lake 43. R190-29 Edith Cavel & Lake 44. R183-9 Elk nearest & best 45. B11-5 Goats at Jasper - good 46. B11-8 [Goats] go up bank 47. R185-32 Polly 1953 Maligne Lake 48. CH.0 Maligne Lake 49. R185-37 View from boat 50. R186-24 Logs & back water at Narrows 51. R186-20 L.G. Narrows 52. R186-21 Boat near narrows 53. R206 34 Party from Lynx 54. Pernine 35 Mt Robson 55. R189-12 Party on ice 56. B30-22 Camp Phyl coffee party 1960 57. B30-21 [Camp] coffee party 1960 58. B30-23 Phyl & tent 59. B30-36 High Camp[?] 60. B30-35 Lake & reflections 1960 61. B30-34 Lake & Beth 1960 62. B30-33 Lake & Peaks 2 people 63. B30-32 Olympus & Xerxes 64. B30-31 Pack train leaving camp 65. B30-30 Phyl taking picture nest 66. B30-29 Phyl & Brussels 67. B30-28 Mt Brussels 68. B68-3 Camp & fire circle 69. B68-9 Girls camp fire 70. B14-20 Mrs Krat[?] on Verm. Lake 71. R164-25 Gr. Squirrel back of flower 72. R148-6 [Gr. Squirrel] Peyto Lake camp gr. 73. R175-2 Gopher coming out of hole 74. A10-21 Dennis feeds gopher 75. B32-1 Feeding gopher taken out 3/28/78 76. B20-20 Polly M & gopher taken out 3/28/78 77. R202-2 Spotted Sand pipers best 78. R206-5 Baby spotted sandpiper 79. B15-30 Bitter's nest in [illegible] 80. B29-27 Nest w. 4 spotted eggs B15-37 & 35 Bitterns in nest taken fr. Series I put in 79 & 80

Notes: Please note: Behavior towards wildlife, primarily human proximity and feeding, is outdated and no longer tolerated throughout all National Parks - do not feed or approach wildlife. Slides originally in Kodak Carousel 80 slide tray.

Name Access: Gest, Lillian; Alpine Club of Canada; Hinman, Caroline; Prescott, Polly; Prescott, Kay; Brooks, Eric; Munday, Phyllis

Subject Access: Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Avalanches; Backpacking; Birds; Boats; Cabins and shelters; Camping; Camps; Canoes and canoeing; Climbing; Club; Elk; Entertainment; Environment; Environment and Nature; Flowers; Geography; Glaciers; Guides; Guiding; Hiking; Holidays; Horses; Huts; Lake O'Hara region; Landscapes; Leisure; Mountain; Mountain Goat; Mountaineering; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Outfitters, trail guides and packers; Pack trains; Pack trips; Personal and Family Life; Photography; Portrait; Recreation; Scenery; Tavel; Trails; Travel; Wildlife; Women

Geographic Access: Lake O'Hara; Emerald Lake; Yoho National Park; Moraine Lake; Banff National Park; Mount Robson; Maligne Lake; Jasper; Jasper National Park; British Columbia; Alberta; Canada