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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
wood; skin; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0213
Description
A square wooden trunk covered with fabric and reinforced with metal strapping and wooden slats at the top, sides and bottom. There is also metal reinforcing at the corners. The trunk has leather handles, one on each side. The trunk fastens at the front with two snap latch closures and a circular…
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Title
Trunk
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
wood; skin; fibre; metal
Dimensions
53.0 x 46.7 x 77.0 cm
Description
A square wooden trunk covered with fabric and reinforced with metal strapping and wooden slats at the top, sides and bottom. There is also metal reinforcing at the corners. The trunk has leather handles, one on each side. The trunk fastens at the front with two snap latch closures and a circular locking latch in the centre. The trunk has a lift out tray inside.
Subject
travel
households
Philip Moore
Princeton
education
souvenirs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0213
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Date
1925 – 1930
Material
paper; metal; skin; wood
Catalogue Number
104.39.1017
Description
Brown pressed paper box with hinged lid, leather handle,and metal hinges and closures. A label on top of the case reads “Chicago Academy of Fine Arts” and has Edmee Moore’s Chicago address handwritten in pencil.The case contains: a cardboard box of poster paint jars, five other paint jars, two pai…
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Title
Assemblage
Date
1925 – 1930
Material
paper; metal; skin; wood
Description
Brown pressed paper box with hinged lid, leather handle,and metal hinges and closures. A label on top of the case reads “Chicago Academy of Fine Arts” and has Edmee Moore’s Chicago address handwritten in pencil.The case contains: a cardboard box of poster paint jars, five other paint jars, two paint trays, two single paint bowls, nine paint brushes, two protractors, three fine pens, a card of lettering nibs, a box of pins and nibs, five metal adjustable holders, three pencil erasers, four pencils, one stick, one palette knife, two erasers, one sandpaper stick, one metal tool in a case, one wooden hinged tool, one complete drafting tool set, one set of lesson cards, one paint rag, and numerous pieces of charcoal.
Subject
Edmee Moore
Chicago Academy of Fine Arts
education
artists
painting
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.39.1017
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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
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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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Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton - oversize photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 photographs depicting Norman Luxton and his immediate family. Includes professional portraits of Georgina Luxton; images of Eleanor Luxton as a young girl; professional portraits of Eleanor as a student and adult; portraits of a dog belonging to the Luxton family; professional p…
Date Range
[ca.1909]
[ca.1910-1920]
[ca.1927-1930]
[ca.1940-1955]
1958
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 17 / PA - 13 to 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
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 / D1 : Personal and family life
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 17 / PA - 13 to 28
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1909]
[ca.1910-1920]
[ca.1927-1930]
[ca.1940-1955]
1958
Physical Description
16 photographs : b&w prints ; 40 x 50 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 photographs depicting Norman Luxton and his immediate family. Includes professional portraits of Georgina Luxton; images of Eleanor Luxton as a young girl; professional portraits of Eleanor as a student and adult; portraits of a dog belonging to the Luxton family; professional portraits of Norman Luxton; and photographs depicting Norman Luxton meeting Princess Margaret during her royal visit to Banff in 1958.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Royalty
Royal Visit
Education
Animals
Dogs
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Tilikum canoe and displays

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting the Tilikum canoe and related information signs on display in Victoria, British Columbia [ca.1935-1940] before and after a restoration project completed in 1936. One photograph on brown matboard depicts several unnamed individuals [ca.1901, likely including Ca…
Date Range
[1901]
[1935]-1940
[1970]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 115 to 126
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 - 115 to 126
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1901]
[1935]-1940
[1970]
Physical Description
12 photographs : b&w and col. ; 24.5 x 18.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting the Tilikum canoe and related information signs on display in Victoria, British Columbia [ca.1935-1940] before and after a restoration project completed in 1936. One photograph on brown matboard depicts several unnamed individuals [ca.1901, likely including Capt. John Voss and Norman Luxton] standing aboard the Tilikum. File also includes one colour postcard print [ca. 1970] depicting the Tilikum on display in the Maritime Museum in Victoria.
Notes
Photograph on matboard is signed "G.E.L." [possibly Georgina Eleanor Luxton] in bottom left corner
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Voss, John
Subject Access
Canoes and canoeing
Geography
History
Transportation
Travel
Exploration
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Victoria
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Related Material
Duplicate of 1901 photograph in file [LUX/I/E4/PA-123] with less yellowing and fading processed under reference code [LUX/I/B1/12/PA-82]
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Education
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Professional records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of 7 sub-series: *1. Personal education, [ca.1920]-1973: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's personal education and include records relating to her primary and secondary schooling; the University of Alberta, her teacher training at the University of Alberta summ…
Date Range
[ca.1890] - 1993
Reference Code
LUX / II / B
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional Series
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1890] - 1993
Physical Description
16 m textual records, graphic materials and sound recordings
Scope & Content
Series consists of 7 sub-series:
*1. Personal education, [ca.1920]-1973: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's personal education and include records relating to her primary and secondary schooling; the University of Alberta, her teacher training at the University of Alberta summer school; the Provincial Normal School in Edmonton; post-secondary schooling at Sir George Williams College where she studied Commerce, Engineering, and received her Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.). Between 1933 and 1952, Eleanor Luxton participated in numerous other personal education activities, including: drama studies, 1933 (Banff School of Drama? and/or Banff School of Fine Arts?); Garbutt Business College, Calgary (office practices, 1937), St. Stephen's College, Edmonton (1940), Ottawa Technical High School (machine draughting, 1940-1941); German language studies (1951); Banff School of Fine Arts (radio writing and techniques, 1951, 1952); Western Canada Institute, Calgary (literature, before 1952).
*2. Teaching career: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's teaching career and include her teaching papers from secondary school and university.
*3. Engineering career, 1935-1946: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's work at the Canadian Pacific Railway in Montreal.
*4. Historical research, 1890-[ca.1995]: Records in this sub-series pertain to biographical research files on individuals and families in the High River area and other ranching communities of southern Alberta; research notes, files, and recordings gathered for the High River and southern Alberta ranching research projects; articles, photographs collected for the High River and southern Alberta ranching research projects, and project records relating to the Glenbow-Alberta Institute research projects on High River and southern Alberta ranching. These records include project outlines, monthly and annual reports, expense statements, correspondence, register book, lists and notes. Also included in this sub-series are Canadian and western history research papers; McDougall family research papers; Luxton family research papers.
*5. Literary papers, 1969-1975: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's writings on Luxton's Pacific Crossing; Banff, Canada's First National Park; Latch String Out; Stoney Medicine.
*6. Lectures and Speeches, [195-]-1993.
*7. Other, 1936-1979.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Professional and Personal Life
School
University
Education
Research
Publication
History
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Edmonton
Quebec
Montreal
Category
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Bank Act of 1923 study notes and book excerpt

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an annotated chapter from a book, titled "An Act respecting Banks and Banking" [1927] signed by Eleanor Luxton, and a loose page with accompanying handwritten notes. Content pertains to the Bank Act of 1923 in Canada. Items were likely used as research and study materials during El…
Date Range
[1927-1935]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 142 to 143
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II /
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 142 to 143
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1927-1935]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 16.5 x 25 cm and 11 x 14 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of an annotated chapter from a book, titled "An Act respecting Banks and Banking" [1927] signed by Eleanor Luxton, and a loose page with accompanying handwritten notes. Content pertains to the Bank Act of 1923 in Canada. Items were likely used as research and study materials during Eleanor Luxton's time as a student at the University of Alberta.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Commerce
Finances
Government
Education
School
Research
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Language
English
Conservation
Handwritten notes stored together in mylar sleeve
Category
Education
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
First page of book excerpt signed "Eleanor Luxton Pembina Hall [University of Alberta]" in black ink
Processing Status
Processed
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Sheet music and musical exam documents

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one annotated booklet of sheet music for pianoforte [possibly used as teaching material by Eleanor Luxton]; music examination results for Eleanor Luxton signed by music teacher W.E. Round; and a certificate marking Eleanor Luxton's successful completion of a music theory exam at th…
Date Range
1922
[1928-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 144
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
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 / B1 : Personal education
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 144
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Date Range
1922
[1928-1930]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one annotated booklet of sheet music for pianoforte [possibly used as teaching material by Eleanor Luxton]; music examination results for Eleanor Luxton signed by music teacher W.E. Round; and a certificate marking Eleanor Luxton's successful completion of a music theory exam at the Toronto Conservatory of Music.
Material Details
Sheet music booklet contains numerous blue ink stamps which read "approved", as well as multiple gold star stickers and annotations in pencil.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Round, William E. (Bill), Sr.
Subject Access
Education
Arts
Music
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Conservation
Handle music booklet with caution as pages may tear or separate further
Category
Education
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Elementary school writing exercise books

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three writing exercise books signed and annotated by Eleanor Luxton [n.d.]. Content pertains to English writing exercises and study notes.
Date Range
[1920-1925]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 145
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
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 / B1 : Personal education
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 145
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
[1920-1925]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of three writing exercise books signed and annotated by Eleanor Luxton [n.d.]. Content pertains to English writing exercises and study notes.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Education
Personal and Professional Life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Other papers, University of Alberta

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of: student union constitutions and statutes, 1929; convocation programs, 1930, 1932, 1933; "Valedictory Exercises" program booklets, 1927 and 1933; The Gateway, Literary Supplement, 1930, containing essay by Eleanor Luxton, 2 copies; publication "The Trail", published by the U …
Date Range
1926-1935
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 95
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
LUX
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
II.B.1. Professional : Personal education
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 95
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1926-1935
Physical Description
1.75 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of: student union constitutions and statutes, 1929; convocation programs, 1930, 1932, 1933; "Valedictory Exercises" program booklets, 1927 and 1933; The Gateway, Literary Supplement, 1930, containing essay by Eleanor Luxton, 2 copies; publication "The Trail", published by the U of A Alumni Association, 1935; miscellaneous membership cards, certificates, dance cards, invitations, and other documents from Luxton's years as a student at the University of Alberta
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
University of Alberta
Subject Access
Banff Centre
Education
Events
Organizations
Membership
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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