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Embroidered and personal correspondence to Maud Woodworth

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54499
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 postcards, 6 of which are annotated. 5 postcards have hand-stitched decorative fronts with floral and Union Jack flag designs, two of which include front lace pockets containing a small paper note and a piece of embroidered material, respectively. 1 postcard dated 1915, addressed…
Date Range
[ca. 1910]
1915
Reference Code
M74 / I / A / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / I : Maud (Woodworth) Kidney records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / I / A : 1894 - 1920
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / I / A / 1
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Responsibility
Some correspondence written by Ted Davidson and Ethel Woodworth
Date Range
[ca. 1910]
1915
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (8 postcards ; 9 x 14 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 postcards, 6 of which are annotated. 5 postcards have hand-stitched decorative fronts with floral and Union Jack flag designs, two of which include front lace pockets containing a small paper note and a piece of embroidered material, respectively. 1 postcard dated 1915, addressed to "Miss Maudie Woodworth" from Ted Davidson. 1 postcard addressed to Maud from her sister Ethel, dated 1911. 1 postcard sent to Maud from unnamed friend, dated 1912.
Name Access
Woodworth, Maude
Woodworth, Ethel
Davidson, Ted
Subject Access
Travel
Christmas
Family
Family and personal life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
France
England
Salisbury Plain
Language
English
Conservation
Items have been placed in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
One postcard with pocket contains paper note reading, "from Shorty".
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Personal content, obituaries, family genealogy

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54516
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal correspondence, several newspaper clippings, event programmes, promotional pamphlets, and genealogy/family history notes. Content includes two copies [one printed and one scanned duplicate] of published text "The Diary of Deacon Elihu Woodworth 1835 - 1836", published 1972…
Date Range
1971 - 1974
1977 - 1980
1984
[ca. 1995]
2007
2013
Reference Code
M74 / IV / D / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / IV / D : 1971 - 2013
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / IV / D / 2
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
One item published by Wolfville Historical Society
Date Range
1971 - 1974
1977 - 1980
1984
[ca. 1995]
2007
2013
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
A full transcribed copy of Deacon Elihu Woodworth's diary is also available online [see "Bio Source Notes"].
Scope & Content
File consists of personal correspondence, several newspaper clippings, event programmes, promotional pamphlets, and genealogy/family history notes. Content includes two copies [one printed and one scanned duplicate] of published text "The Diary of Deacon Elihu Woodworth 1835 - 1836", published 1972; several letters sent to Maud and Forest Kidney pertaining to their golden wedding anniversary in 1973, the wedding of Jane Ruth McConville and John Philip Malton, a ceremony marking the naming of Mount Jimmy Simpson in 1974, and a letter to Karin MacAulay from her friend Joyce; booklets/programmes for events held by the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Banff Figure Skating Club, and the Banff Community High School's 1979 graduation ceremony; news clippings describing local events and the obituary of Ted MacAulay, 1984; pamphlets for Roadside mountain Trophy Hunts; and notes on the Kidney family tree and Woodworth family burial sites.
Notes
File also includes some colour images printed on paper which have relevant textual information on the back re: burial sites of Woodworth family members including Fred Woodworth [1895 - 1916]. Items stored as textual content due to annotations and production method.
Name Access
Kidney, Maude
Kidney, Forest H. (Pop)
Woodworth, Fred
LaCasse, Annie
MacAulay, Ted
MacAulay, Karin
Wardell, Josephine
Edwards, Bob
MacAulay, Tim
MacAulay, Hugh
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
Lougheed, Peter
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Family
Obituary
Memorial
Membership
Genealogy
Weddings
Winter sports
Skating
Banff Community High School
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Printed colour documents with gravesite images have been placed in acid-free paper barrier
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://www.woodworth-ancestors.com/resources/deacon-elihu-woodworth.pdf
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Documents and Certificates

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54640
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cm of textual records, 65 x 40 cm or smaller. File pertains to the personal and professional records of the Wardle family, particularly James M. Wardle. Records include: birth certificates for each family member (James Morey Wardle, 1888; Leette (Roney) Wardle, 1889; and Dorothy …
Date Range
1888-1998
1888-1889
1912
1913
1919
1945
c.1935-c.1959
1966-1972
1998
Reference Code
M521 / II / A / 1-7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Plan
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / II : Wardle Family
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / II / A : Documents and Certificates
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / II / A / 1-7
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Plan
Date Range
1888-1998
1888-1889
1912
1913
1919
1945
c.1935-c.1959
1966-1972
1998
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records (65 x 40 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cm of textual records, 65 x 40 cm or smaller. File pertains to the personal and professional records of the Wardle family, particularly James M. Wardle. Records include: birth certificates for each family member (James Morey Wardle, 1888; Leette (Roney) Wardle, 1889; and Dorothy Hope Wardle, 1919); James and Leette's marriage certificate from 1913; proof of age certificates and various notes on family (Roney) history; records pertaining to the family plot in the Old Banff Cemetery (including a photocopy of a blueprint plan of the cemetery grounds); records pertaining to the estates of James (d. 1971) and Leette (d. 1969); miscellaneous family items (including records about Dorothy's cousin Jack WIlliams who died overseas during World War II); photocopies of records pertaining to appointments and certificates for James (including his appointment to Deputy Minister of the Interior in 1935); and James' shares with the Alaska Yukon Pipeline (1966-1967). Records also include newspaper clippings (Banff Crag and Canyon, Calgary Herald) and various correspondence (related to the material) interspersed throughout.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Subject Access
Marriage
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
World War II
Government
Personal and Family Life
Personal and Professional Life
Personal, Family
Records
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Canada
Ottawa
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
M521 / II / A / 1 : Includes James Wardle's original birth certificate. In okay condition (some tears), currently in mylar. Consider digitizing.
M521 / II / A / 7 : The original shareholder certificate was ripped and then heavily taped back together. It is currently in mylar but could present issues in the future. Consider digitizing.
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James
Parks Canada
Government of Canada
Category
Family and personal life
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2.5 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to Christmas cards that were sent to the Wardle family from Peter and Catharine Whyte (c. 1951-c. 1968), Dean and Edith Robinson, and Carl Rungius (c.1938-c.1954). Records include a one-page typed biography of Peter…
Date Range
c.1938-c.1968
Reference Code
M521 / II / B / 8-9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / II : Wardle Family
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / II / B : Correspondence
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / II / B / 8-9
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Date Range
c.1938-c.1968
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records (28 x 21.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 2.5 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to Christmas cards that were sent to the Wardle family from Peter and Catharine Whyte (c. 1951-c. 1968), Dean and Edith Robinson, and Carl Rungius (c.1938-c.1954). Records include a one-page typed biography of Peter Whyte and a handwritten letter tucked into one of the cards from the Whyte family (dated Jan. 22, 1967).
Notes
Each holiday greeting is written on a card made by Peter and Catharine Whyte, and Carl Rungius, respectively.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Rungius, Carl
Robinson, Dean
Subject Access
Personal and Family Life
Personal, Family
Christmas
Holidays
Geographic Access
Banff
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Rungius, Carl
Whyte, Peter
Whyte, Catharine Robb
Category
Family and personal life
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Notebooks and Diaries

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54649
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 cm of textual records, 9.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's travels to Europe with her family (1952-1966) and with friends (1974-1988). Records include bound notebooks and several loose pages in which Dorothy recorded her travel experiences, expenses, and keys to…
Date Range
1952-1988
1952
1957
1959
1961
1966
1974-1975
1977-1979
1982
1987-1988
Reference Code
M521 / IV / 18-25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / IV : Travel
Sous-Fonds
M521
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / IV / 18-25
GMD
Diary
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1952-1988
1952
1957
1959
1961
1966
1974-1975
1977-1979
1982
1987-1988
Physical Description
16 cm of textual records (9.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 cm of textual records, 9.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's travels to Europe with her family (1952-1966) and with friends (1974-1988). Records include bound notebooks and several loose pages in which Dorothy recorded her travel experiences, expenses, and keys to slides (both Dorothy and her mother, Leette).
Notes
While traveling in Scotland in 1952, the Wardle family visited Banff.
Some notebooks have loose notes tucked inside. One notebook from 1957 has a related (about Scotland) newspaper clipping tucked inside it.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Subject Access
Travel
European travel
Personal and Family Life
Personal, Family
Geographic Access
Europe
Scotland
England
Italy
France
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Some pages were loose and have been taped back together. May present future conservation issues.
Consider digitizing in the future.
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Personal letters and mail from community organizations

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal mail sent to or from Eleanor Luxton between ca. 1915 and 1980. Content pertains to Valentine's day letters between Eleanor and her parents, Norman and Georgina; a personal greeting card sent from "Aida" [n.d.]; a greeting card titled "To Father" [possibly sent from Eleanor…
Date Range
[1915-1940]
1968
1971
1973
1980
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 48
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
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 / 48
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
Date Range
[1915-1940]
1968
1971
1973
1980
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal mail sent to or from Eleanor Luxton between ca. 1915 and 1980. Content pertains to Valentine's day letters between Eleanor and her parents, Norman and Georgina; a personal greeting card sent from "Aida" [n.d.]; a greeting card titled "To Father" [possibly sent from Eleanor to Norman Luxton]; a letter addressed to Eleanor from Alberta Theatre Projects with a ticket order form for local performances [1973]; a letter from Laura Oakander sent to Eleanor thanking her for a donation to the McDougall Stoney Mission Society [1980]; and invitations to round-up events hosted by the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association.
Notes
Most items in file are not dated; part of date range is estimate by the Processing Archivist based on context and formatting of contents in file
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Community life
Community events
Arts
Family
Holidays
Personal and Family Life
Organizations
Churches
Religions
Events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

McDougall family and Old Timers scrapbook

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54954
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [bindings removed] pertaining to the McDougall family, the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Calgary Stampede and other events within Banff, Morley and Calgary. Contents include newspaper clippings [ca. 1939-1952]; booklets, programmes and fl…
Date Range
1862
1885
1891-1897
1900
1905
1908
1924
1939
1943-1952
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Scrapbook
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 14
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Scrapbook
Date Range
1862
1885
1891-1897
1900
1905
1908
1924
1939
1943-1952
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records (scrapbook ; 31 x 36 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [bindings removed] pertaining to the McDougall family, the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Calgary Stampede and other events within Banff, Morley and Calgary. Contents include newspaper clippings [ca. 1939-1952]; booklets, programmes and flyers for various community events; membership cards; and a scanned copy and one original copy of a journal dated 1862, titled "Rossville Mission Journal 1862". Journal contains early newspaper articles and correspondence pertaining to George and John McDougall, and multiple religious missions and settlements located in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Notes
Scrapbook possibly compiled by Georgina Luxton
Name Access
McDougall, Annie
McDougall, David
McDougall, George
McDougall, John
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
Subject Access
Community events
Community life
Churches
Calgary Stampede
Family and personal life
Family
History
Immigration and homesteading
Land use
Land, settlement and immigration
Memorial
Membership
Missionaries
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Obituary
Religions
Sports and recreation
Rodeo
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Calgary
Saskatchewan
Access Restrictions
Journal in fragile condition - scanned copy available for use
Reproduction Restrictions
Journal in fragile condition - scanned copy available for use
Language
English
Conservation
Contents of scrapbook placed in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
First nations
Land, settlement and immigration
Religions
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Luxton family holiday card templates and photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of templates, text samples, printed images and final copies of Christmas and holiday cards created for Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton. Includes 9 b&w photographs (n.d., no title) of an unnamed individual dogsledding near the Banff Springs Hotel, as well as images of unidentified …
Date Range
[1901-1920]
[1930-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 24 and LUX / III / A1 / NA - 1 to 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Negative
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A1 : Correspondence
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 24 and LUX / III / A1 / NA - 1 to 3
GMD
Textual record
Negative
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1901-1920]
[1930-1940]
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records -- 12 photographs (9 prints : b&w ; 15.5 x 20 cm or smaller -- 3 negatives : b&w negatives ; 18.5 x 13.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of templates, text samples, printed images and final copies of Christmas and holiday cards created for Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton. Includes 9 b&w photographs (n.d., no title) of an unnamed individual dogsledding near the Banff Springs Hotel, as well as images of unidentified Indigenous people [possibly Stoney Nakoda], skiing, and winter views of Banff and the surrounding area. File also includes three b&w negative photographs depicting holiday greeting card designs for Norman and Georgina Luxton, and Eleanor Luxton.
Notes
Negative photographs are duplicates of some paper printed images included in file LUX / III / A1 / 24.
Negatives have been stored in separate file folder from prints an textual records, in a negative envelope; items are currently stored together in same box to maintain context, but negatives may be moved to downstairs storage in the future
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Christmas
Banff Springs Hotel
Family and personal life
Family
Communications
Correspondence
Indigenous Peoples
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Photographs are primarily printed on paper or matboard (with exception of three glossy prints). Textual and photograph items in this file have been stored together to maintain original context and due to good physical condition.
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Holiday photo booklet

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one handmade photograph booklet produced by Eleanor Luxton and sent to her parents, Norman and Georgina Luxton [ca.1943]. Content pertains to Eleanor Luxton visiting gardens[?] [location unknown] and posing at the beach. Booklet is decorated with several Christmas stickers and smal…
Date Range
[1943]
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PD - 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Private record
Textual record
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 / PD - 5
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Private record
Textual record
Date Range
[1943]
Physical Description
1 album (5 photographs : b&w ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one handmade photograph booklet produced by Eleanor Luxton and sent to her parents, Norman and Georgina Luxton [ca.1943]. Content pertains to Eleanor Luxton visiting gardens[?] [location unknown] and posing at the beach. Booklet is decorated with several Christmas stickers and small personal notes written by Eleanor.
Notes
Date provided is estimate by Processing Archivist based on year of issue for stamps attached to original envelope [stored in file]
Material Details
Covers and pages of booklet consist of dark blue tissue paper. Photographs are attached with black corner fasteners. Booklet is bound together with 3 metal staples. Booklet has seven handwritten notes attached, including one on the front cover which reads: "Art? - For home consumption only. Strictly confidential."
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Family
Christmas
Holidays
Correspondence
Portrait
Beach
Access Restrictions
Fragile material - handle with caution
Language
English
Conservation
Pages have been interleaved with acid-free paper. Item is stored in mylar.
Creator
Eleanor Luxton
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Olson family fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to newspaper clippings, William (Bill) Olson's WWI and WWII Registration cards, a hand-written list of select Banff locals, and Shaw family details.
Date Range
1914-1965
Reference Code
M97 / 1 - 01 to 06
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Textual record
  1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Olson family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M97 / V475
Sous-Fonds
M97
Accession Number
1107
Reference Code
M97 / 1 - 01 to 06
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Textual record
Date Range
1914-1965
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (5 pages ; 21.6 x 27.9 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File pertains to newspaper clippings, William (Bill) Olson's WWI and WWII Registration cards, a hand-written list of select Banff locals, and Shaw family details.
Name Access
Olson, Bill
Subject Access
Activities
Biographical
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Family
Family and personal life
Newspaper
Personal and Family Life
Personal and Professional Life
War
World War I
World War II
WWI
WWII
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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