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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
105.01.0005
Description
A large bright green round plastic button on a metal backing with a heavy straight pin on the back. The pin has a drawing of a cup and saucer with a smiling face on the cup, and reads “Buck-a-cup for Crippled Children”.
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Title
Campaign Button
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
plastic; metal
Dimensions
0.4 cm
Description
A large bright green round plastic button on a metal backing with a heavy straight pin on the back. The pin has a drawing of a cup and saucer with a smiling face on the cup, and reads “Buck-a-cup for Crippled Children”.
Subject
charity
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.01.0005
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Charity, educational and research organizations

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54746
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the H…
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1939
1945
1950
1956-1958
1985
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 32
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 32
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1939
1945
1950
1956-1958
1985
Physical Description
1.2 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 17.5 x 21 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the Hudson's Bay Company which were read before the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba [1950]; a report by the Social Science Research Council of Canada; Alberta Blue Cross membership information; and a copy of "Pioneer Naturalists of the Rocky Mountains and the Selkirks" published for the Calgary Field Naturalists' Society with a note to Eleanor Luxton from author Beryl Hallworth.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Hallworth, Beryl
Subject Access
Education
Research
Events
National parks and reserves
Animals
Charity
Environment
Government
Personal and Professional Life
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
Edmonton
Ontario
Ottawa
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
104.19.0124
Description
A linen dish towel. White linen with a large yellow, orange, and brown geometric tortoise design. In the bottom left corner is “PURE IRISH LINEN • FAST COLOURS” in the bottom right is “TORTLE TORTOISE • A DESIGN FOR OXFAM”
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Title
Dish Towel
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
51.0 x 77.0 cm
Description
A linen dish towel. White linen with a large yellow, orange, and brown geometric tortoise design. In the bottom left corner is “PURE IRISH LINEN • FAST COLOURS” in the bottom right is “TORTLE TORTOISE • A DESIGN FOR OXFAM”
Subject
Whyte home
souvenir
charity kitchen accessories
Ireland
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0124
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
104.19.0131
Description
A linen dish towel with an illustration of 7 children, of all different cultures and ethnicities, holding hands in a ring around an image of the earth. Text at the bottom reads “THE SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND”. Most of the towel has a beige background but there is a white border that is thicker at the …
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Title
Dish Towel
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
50.0 x 78.0 cm
Description
A linen dish towel with an illustration of 7 children, of all different cultures and ethnicities, holding hands in a ring around an image of the earth. Text at the bottom reads “THE SAVE THE CHILDREN FUND”. Most of the towel has a beige background but there is a white border that is thicker at the top and bottom than the sides., At the bottom black text reads “ALL PURE LINEN FAST COLOURS MADE IN NORTHERN IRELAND”
Subject
Whyte home
souvenir
charity
Ireland
Kitchen accessories
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0131
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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, scheduling notes and floor plans pertaining to a "Trail Riders Against Cancer" event held in 1978, as well as a certificate of completion for the event naming Joe Madaro as recipient; file also consists of a ticket, invitation, order form, auction list and annotated…
Date Range
1978
2009
Reference Code
M545 / I / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / I : Events and Activities
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / I / 3
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1978
2009
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (ca. 35 pages ; 21.5 x 35.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, scheduling notes and floor plans pertaining to a "Trail Riders Against Cancer" event held in 1978, as well as a certificate of completion for the event naming Joe Madaro as recipient; file also consists of a ticket, invitation, order form, auction list and annotated paper menu pertaining to the 9th annual AMPPE [Association for Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment] Fundraising Dinner held in 2009; and a certificate and letter [2003] recognizing the Trail Riders as a member and contributor to the AMPPE.
Notes
File contains some duplicates
Name Access
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Subject Access
Cancer
Fundraising
Charity
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Spruce Meadows
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some pages consist of delicate tissue material which have been placed in acid-free paper barrier, handle with care
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Memberships and donations

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55167
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of receipts, correspondence and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1978 and 1994. Contents pertain to memberships for various organizations and charities which Eleanor Luxton was involved with, including the Whyte Museum, the University of Alberta Alumni Association, the A…
Date Range
1978-1994
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 205 to 209
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 205 to 209
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
1978-1994
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of receipts, correspondence and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1978 and 1994. Contents pertain to memberships for various organizations and charities which Eleanor Luxton was involved with, including the Whyte Museum, the University of Alberta Alumni Association, the Arctic Institute of North America, the Canadian Liver Foundation, and others; donations and academic scholarship funds; and related publication orders.
Notes
Contents are arranged by subject: LUX / II / D / 205 : Membership and donation receipts, confirmations LUX / II / D / 206 : Membership and donation correspondence LUX / II / D / 207 : Historical association memberships, publication orders (1988) LUX / II / D / 208 : Donation and membership cheque receipts, 1992-1993 LUX / II / D / 209 : Donation acknowledgements and thank-you letters, 1992-1994
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Organizations
Finances
Membership
Education
Personal and Professional Life
Charity
Publication
Communications
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Education
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Nancy Lyall Scrapbook

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Part Of
Nancy Lyall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook about a wide variety of topics, mainly arts and culture, the Alpine Club of Canada, and personal correspondence to Nancy Lyall. Includes newspaper and magaize clippings, letters, brochures, and programmes.
Date Range
1930-1950
Reference Code
M49 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
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Part Of
Nancy Lyall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M49 / V376
Sous-Fonds
M49
Accession Number
308
Reference Code
M49 / 1
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
1930-1950
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records (76 pages ; 28 x 39 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook about a wide variety of topics, mainly arts and culture, the Alpine Club of Canada, and personal correspondence to Nancy Lyall. Includes newspaper and magaize clippings, letters, brochures, and programmes.
Notes
Written in pencil on the front cover is a note dated 9 November 1967 when the scrapbook was donated to the Archives of the Canadian Rockies, Banff.
Name Access
Lyall, Nancy
Subject Access
Activities
Administration
Advertising
Alpine Club of Canada
Art
Businesses
Camping
Charity
Community events
Community life
Hotels
Journalism
Leisure
Mountaineering
Performance
Personal and Professional Life
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Canmore
Calgary
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file.
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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Other holiday cards and letters

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55036
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; …
Date Range
1915
[ca.1915-1920]
1930
[ca.1940-1950]
[ca.1970-1980]
1989
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 71
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
Date Range
1915
[ca.1915-1920]
1930
[ca.1940-1950]
[ca.1970-1980]
1989
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; letters from organizations including the Southern Alberta Pioneers’ and Old Timers’ Association; wedding invitations; and other personal correspondence.
Notes
Most items in file are not dated, some items do not name a recipient
One card in file is unsent letter written by Eleanor Luxton addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stockand[?]
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Holidays
Correspondence
Weddings
Charity
Membership
Organizations
Religions
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Philatelic orders, subscriptions, publishing, other

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55168
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices, receipts, financial statements and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to philatelic [stamps and other ephemera] orders from the Royal Mint and Canada Post; receipts and renewal forms for subscriptions to publications, including Maclean's Magazine, Fi…
Date Range
1970
1974
1979-1990
1993
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 210 to 215
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 210 to 215
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1970
1974
1979-1990
1993
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices, receipts, financial statements and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to philatelic [stamps and other ephemera] orders from the Royal Mint and Canada Post; receipts and renewal forms for subscriptions to publications, including Maclean's Magazine, Financial Times, Reader's Digest, and newsletters for various charities and organizations; financial statements for Eleanor Luxton's credit accounts at Birk's, Woodward's and Eaton's; documents pertaining to publishing contracts and royalty agreements between Summerthought Ltd. and Gray's Publishing Ltd., and Eleanor Luxton; and other miscellaneous business and financial documents.
Notes
Contents arranged by subject: LUX / II / D / 210 & 211 : Philatelic orders LUX / II / D / 212 : Subscription receipts and renewals LUX / II / D / 213 : Other financial accounts LUX / II / D / 214 : Publishing contracts and royalties LUX / II / D / 215 : Other materials
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Businesses
Finances
Government
Commercial products
Commerce
Grays Publishing Ltd.
Personal and Professional Life
Souvenir
Leisure
Membership
Publication
Magazine
Legal and Financial
Organizations
Charity
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Ontario
Ottawa
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Government
Law and justice
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1940 – 1942
Material
paper; wood; glass
Catalogue Number
105.02.0005
Description
A black and white photograph, side view of a Red Cross truck with a plaque below the truck reading: “Gift of (Pearl Moore), The Canadian Red Cross”. The photo is framed in a simple black wooden frame.
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1940 – 1942
Material
paper; wood; glass
Dimensions
22.2; 21.8 (frame) x 24.7; 16.7 (frame) cm
Description
A black and white photograph, side view of a Red Cross truck with a plaque below the truck reading: “Gift of (Pearl Moore), The Canadian Red Cross”. The photo is framed in a simple black wooden frame.
Subject
charity
Pearl Moore
Philip Moore
Red Cross
symbols
photography
military
World War II
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0005
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