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Letter and Cyanotype Photograph

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57284
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 Valentine poem/letter dated Feb. 14 in small torn envelope embossed EJW on back 1 small ripped envelope stamped Paid addressed to Mip Sophia Perkins Meadville 1 cyanotype photograph on paper of 10 seated children and one adult in small torn envelope addressed to Miss. Sophia Perk…
Date Range
1822
Reference Code
M8 / 2014.8290
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Series
M8 / 2014.8290
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
2014.8290
Reference Code
M8 / 2014.8290
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Date Range
1822
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w cyanotype ; 6 x 8 cm ; .25 cm textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 Valentine poem/letter dated Feb. 14 in small torn envelope embossed EJW on back 1 small ripped envelope stamped Paid addressed to Mip Sophia Perkins Meadville 1 cyanotype photograph on paper of 10 seated children and one adult in small torn envelope addressed to Miss. Sophia Perkins Woodcock Crawford Co Pa 1 letter dated August 11th, 1822 addressed to Aunt Lucretia
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Hugh and Matilda McTavish marriage certificate

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55118
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a marriage certificate for Hugh McTavish and Matilda Morehouse of Mosa Township, Middlesex, Ontario [1875].
Date Range
1875
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 71
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Date Range
1875
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records (1 page ; 27.5 x 24 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of a marriage certificate for Hugh McTavish and Matilda Morehouse of Mosa Township, Middlesex, Ontario [1875].
Name Access
McTavish, Hugh
McTavish, Matilda (Morehouse)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Government
Marriage
Geographic Access
Canada
Ontario
Middlesex
Access Restrictions
Fragile material - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile material - handle with caution
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been stored in mylar due to poor condition. Handle with caution as item may tear further when handled
Category
Family and personal life
Government
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202775233/hugh-mctavish
https://www.geni.com/people/Hugh-McTavish/6000000045391997845
https://www.geni.com/people/Matilda-McTavish/6000000058377562956
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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King James Holy Bible

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54735
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the King James Bible published in London, England [1886 edition], bound in dark red leather, which was owned by Georgina Luxton. Contains several loose inserts, some of which are annotated [see "Content Details"].
Date Range
1886
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 36
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / B : Georgina Luxton
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / B4 : Collected material
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 36
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1886
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 8.7 x 14 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the King James Bible published in London, England [1886 edition], bound in dark red leather, which was owned by Georgina Luxton. Contains several loose inserts, some of which are annotated [see "Content Details"].
Notes
Inside cover is signed "G.E. Luxton W.L. College" [presumably referring to Georgina Luxton and Wesleyan Ladies' College, where she attended school ca. 1890-1895].
Name Access
Luxton, Georgina
Harmon, Aileen
Soole, Violet
Subject Access
Religions
Personal and Family Life
Education
Schools
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
England
London
Access Restrictions
Item is very fragile, consult with Archives/Library staff prior to handling
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Religions
Education
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Contains several loose inserts: Annotated business card for "Thwaites Sadler, Whip and Harness Maker, Bishopsgate Without, London" [1850-1870?] between pages 50 and 51; torn paper scrap with handwritten poem/excerpt between pages 552 and 553; annotated business card for "Your Restaurant" [possibly operated in Montreal, Quebec] between pages 606 and 607; 1922 newspaper clipping pertaining to political debate involving William Luxton in 1877; small newspaper clipping pertaining to a meeting with members of the Literary-Dramatic Club in Banff between pages 738 and 739; and a newspaper clipping from 1901 mentioning Norman Luxton and John Voss' global canoe trip aboard the Tilikum.
Processing Status
Processed
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The Lady of the Lake

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54765
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "The Lady of the Lake" containing a [ca. 270-page] story written in prose with footnotes and illustrations. Item is signed on first page by May McDougall, dated 1898.
Date Range
1898
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
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 / II / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1898
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 12 x 16.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "The Lady of the Lake" containing a [ca. 270-page] story written in prose with footnotes and illustrations. Item is signed on first page by May McDougall, dated 1898.
Material Details
Book is bound in beige cloth with red, orange green and pink floral design.
Name Access
McDougall, May
Subject Access
Publication
Poetry
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Access Restrictions
Handle with caution as contents may be fragile
Language
English
Conservation
Item stored in separate file folder from other archival materials
Category
Family and personal life
Arts
Title Source
Title used is original from item in file
Content Details
[Annotation on first page:] "Miss May McDougall Morley, Alberta May, 10/98."
Processing Status
Processed
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Letters to Helene and Katy, 1904

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56774
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four personal letters which Molly Wright Adams sent to "Helene" and "Katy" [possibly her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin] in November 1904.
Date Range
1904
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / I : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M555
Sub-Series
M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 3
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of four personal letters which Molly Wright Adams sent to "Helene" and "Katy" [possibly her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin] in November 1904.
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Elkin, Catharine (Adams)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Correspondence
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Ella Maud Woodworth scrapbook

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54417
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook with Japanese-style decorative cover containing ca. 130 newspaper clippings, as well as several decorative stickers/labels, a postage stamp and 7 fabric ribbon segments. Content mostly pertains to news announcements of births, weddings, obituaries and some other artic…
Date Range
1913
Reference Code
M74 / I / A / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
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 : 1889 - 1920
Accession Number
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / I / A / 1
GMD
Scrapbook
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Materials compiled by Ella Maud Woodworth
Date Range
1913
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records (1 scrapbook : ca. 130 newspaper clippings ; 26 x 33 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook with Japanese-style decorative cover containing ca. 130 newspaper clippings, as well as several decorative stickers/labels, a postage stamp and 7 fabric ribbon segments. Content mostly pertains to news announcements of births, weddings, obituaries and some other articles of interest [poetry, comics, etc.]. Some clippings are annotated. Scrapbook's inside cover labelled "Ella Maud Woodworth Banff, Alta. November - 1913"
Name Access
Woodworth, Maude
Subject Access
Marriage
Weddings
Obituary
Poetry
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Scrapbook secured with unbleached cotton string to hold binding together. Use caution when opening
Pages have been interleaved with acid-free tissue to prevent further deterioration of contents
Creator
Woodworth, Ella Maud
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one leather wallet-style personal notebook which belonged to Norman Luxton. Annotations pertain to notes on cars and livestock [horses?] including breeds, names and other related information; notebook also includes list of names of Stoney Nakoda tribe members [possibly list of liv…
Date Range
1927
Reference Code
LUX / I / D2 / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
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 / D2 : Recreation
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D2 / 17
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1927
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (1 volume; 11.5 x 7.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one leather wallet-style personal notebook which belonged to Norman Luxton. Annotations pertain to notes on cars and livestock [horses?] including breeds, names and other related information; notebook also includes list of names of Stoney Nakoda tribe members [possibly list of livestock owners?].
Material Details
Dark brown leather-bound wallet-style notebook with three interior pockets. Front left side has gold lettering which reads "NORMAN LUXTON". Notebook bound to leather exterior with brown string on two sides
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Animals
Horses
Automobiles
Personal and Professional Life
Transportation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Malcolm Geddes obituary and funeral records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55263
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the death and funeral of Malcolm Geddes, 1927. File includes obituary articles, a funeral service program, a list of funeral guests, and a letter of condolence to the Geddes family sent by staff members at United Oils Limited.
Date Range
1927
Reference Code
M39 / III / C / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
M39 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
M39
Sub-Series
M39 / III / C : Other personal and family records
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / III / C / 4
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1927
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the death and funeral of Malcolm Geddes, 1927. File includes obituary articles, a funeral service program, a list of funeral guests, and a letter of condolence to the Geddes family sent by staff members at United Oils Limited.
Notes
File includes some scanned copies
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Funeral
Family and personal life
Memorial
Obituary
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Some items in file are fragile, handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Byron Harmon house fonds

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions207
Part Of
Byron Harmon house fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of plans of elevations and details of residence for Byron Harmon, by Benjamin S. Parker, architect, San Marino, California. The residence was built on St. Julien Road at Banff.
Date Range
1929
Reference Code
M256
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Plan
Part Of
Byron Harmon house fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 256
Sous-Fonds
M 256
Accession Number
1821
Reference Code
M256
GMD
Textual record
Plan
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
7 textual records
History / Biographical
Byron Harmon, 1876-1942, was a professional photographer at Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of plans of elevations and details of residence for Byron Harmon, by Benjamin S. Parker, architect, San Marino, California. The residence was built on St. Julien Road at Banff.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Parker, Benjamin S.
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Related Material
The Byron Harmon fonds (V263) contains Harmon's professional work as a photographer.
Creator
Harmon, Byron
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on items.
Processing Status
Processed
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Postcards sent to Eugene LaPorte

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55103
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 15 postcards sent to Eugene LaPorte from an unidentified friend [1936]. Postcards were sent from multiple locations in the United States, including: Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Utah, Washington, Oregon and California. Content pertains to accounts of travels within the Uni…
Date Range
1936
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 24
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other materials
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 24
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Date Range
1936
Physical Description
15 postcards : b&w and col. ; 13.5 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 15 postcards sent to Eugene LaPorte from an unidentified friend [1936]. Postcards were sent from multiple locations in the United States, including: Florida, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Utah, Washington, Oregon and California. Content pertains to accounts of travels within the United States and fishing trips.
Notes
Eugene LaPorte is addressed as "Col." in most of the messages written on postcards in this file. The sender has intentionally excluded their name and information from each postcard [signed as "?"]
Name Access
LaPorte, Eugene
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Communications
Correspondence
Fishing
Sports
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Travel
Geographic Access
United States of America
Maryland
Florida
Arizona
Colorado
Illinois
Utah
Washington
Oregon
California
Language
English
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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