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Alberta business and news publication history
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54754
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's…
- Date Range
- [1905]
- 1950
- 1955
- [1956-1960]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 39
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published 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 / 39
- Date Range
- [1905]
- 1950
- 1955
- [1956-1960]
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 23 x 29.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's business and financial development; and Alberta's economy.
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Businesses
- Buildings
- Construction
- Commercial products
- Commerce
- Industry
- History
- Anniversary
- Calgary Power Ltd.
- Finances
- Newspaper
- Publication
- Natural resources
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Land use
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Assorted entertainment, business cards, advertisements
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54783
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising…
- Date Range
- [1920-1940]
- 1947
- 1949
- [1950-1965]
- [1969-1975]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 52
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Newspaper clipping
- 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 / 52
- Responsibility
- Postcard illustration produced by L.H. Larsen
- Date Range
- [1920-1940]
- 1947
- 1949
- [1950-1965]
- [1969-1975]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising La Ronde Revolving Restaurant in Edmonton; a copy of "Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" by Esso Imperial Service containing an article about Banff National Park [pages 2-3]; a Laura Secord advertisement and info booklet, "The History of Our Flag"; a partial pack of blank score cards titled Auction Bridge; a page titled "Rules for the Game of Five Hundred"; a newspaper clipping with comics on both sides; and a large [23 x 15 cm] postcard with illustration titled "What Would You Have Done?" [see notes].
- Notes
- NOTE: Large postcard "What Would You Have Done?" contains outdated and potentially offensive language which is reflective of the time period in which it was produced.
- "Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" publication has mailing stamp on back addressed to Norman Luxton.
- "Rules for the Game of Five Hundred" card annotated in pencil
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Subject Access
- Businesses
- History
- Entertainment
- Hotel
- Travel
- Tourism
- Sports
- Skiing
- Recreation
- Finances
- Commerce
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Calgary
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- 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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Bank Act of 1923 study notes and book excerpt
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54758
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Calgary Alberta Canada Souvenir Edition 1914
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54762
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one copy of published text titled "Calgary Alberta Canada: Souvenir Edition 1914" [ed. B.S. White]. Pertains to the early settlement history, business development and expansion of Calgary, with articles featuring numerous local business owners, politicians and other professionals.
- Date Range
- 1914
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 45
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published 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 / 45
- Responsibility
- Produced by the Western Standard Publishing Company
- Date Range
- 1914
- Physical Description
- 0.7 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 26 x 36.5 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one copy of published text titled "Calgary Alberta Canada: Souvenir Edition 1914" [ed. B.S. White]. Pertains to the early settlement history, business development and expansion of Calgary, with articles featuring numerous local business owners, politicians and other professionals.
- Notes
- First page annotated in pencil: "D. M.Dougall" [likely David McDougall]
- Name Access
- McDougall, David
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Businesses
- Commerce
- Commercial products
- Communities
- Finances
- Industry
- Land use
- Land, settlement and immigration
- History
- Politics
- Property
- Government
- Municipal views
- Tourism
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Item has been placed in mylar
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Government
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Calgary Alberta Merchants and Manufacturers Record
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54740
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two copies of "Calgary Alberta Merchants and Manufacturers Record: The Manufacturing, Jobbing and Commercial Center of the Canadian West". Content pertains to various businesses operating in Calgary in 1911. LUX / II / F1 / 31 copy is not annotated, LUX / II / F1 / 32 copy has mini…
- Date Range
- 1911
- 1954
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 31 and 32
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published 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 / 31 and 32
- Date Range
- 1911
- 1954
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 24 x 15 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two copies of "Calgary Alberta Merchants and Manufacturers Record: The Manufacturing, Jobbing and Commercial Center of the Canadian West". Content pertains to various businesses operating in Calgary in 1911. LUX / II / F1 / 31 copy is not annotated, LUX / II / F1 / 32 copy has miniature card attached to inside of front cover dedicating book to Eric Harvie [dated 1954], as well as annotations on same page [see "Content Details"]. Illegible signature on front cover of same copy.
- Notes
- Items have been placed in separate files to help differentiate due to being annotated vs. non-annotated, as well as one including attachment.
- Name Access
- Harvie, Eric
- Humphreys, Claude
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Businesses
- Commerce
- Commercial products
- Industry
- Labour
- Finances
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items have been stored in separate file folders
- Handle with care as items may be fragile [particularly item in file LUX / II / F1 / 32]
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Labour
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Inside front cover: "PRESENTED TO ERIC L. HARVIE 1954 BY CLAUDE V. HUMPHREYS"
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Canadian news publications
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54761
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history…
- Date Range
- 1890
- 1901
- 1927
- 1937
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 41 to 44
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published 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 / 41 to 44
- Date Range
- 1890
- 1901
- 1927
- 1937
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 28.5 x 41 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history in Calgary; a Royal Visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Canada in 1901; Canadian trade, industry and tourism; and political tension between Russia and Japan prior to World War II.
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Agriculture
- Businesses
- Commerce
- Environment
- Finances
- Indigenous Peoples
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Manufacturing
- Military
- National parks and reserves
- Natural resources
- Politics
- Geography
- History
- Industry
- Government
- Royal Visit
- Royal tours
- Royalty
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- Travel
- War
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Quebec
- Montreal
- Russia
- Japan
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Edmonton Bulletin newspaper has been placed in mylar
- All items stored flat in oversize box to prevent further creasing and damage
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Politics
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Items are arranged chronologically in file box: LUX / II / F1 / 41 : "The Dominion Illustrated" [1890] LUX / II / F1 / 42 : "The Royal Visit to Canada 1901", Montreal Star LUX / II / F1 / 43 : "The National Number of the Montreal Herald" [1927] LUX / II / F1 / 44 : "Edmonton Bulletin" [1937]
- Processing Status
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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
- 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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Shopping lists, supplies, receipts, newspaper clippings
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55122
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of receipts [accommodation, groceries, etc.], supply lists, and other financial records pertaining to the Tilikum voyage in 1901/1902. File also includes newspaper clippings pertaining to the Tilikum voyage [1926-1954] and the 60th anniversary of Norman Luxton's participation on the t…
- Date Range
- 1901-1902
- 1926
- 1929-1930
- 1940
- 1954
- 1961
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / B1 / 17 to 18
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / I / B : Tilikum voyage
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / I / B1 : Clippings, notepads, photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / B1 / 17 to 18
- Date Range
- 1901-1902
- 1926
- 1929-1930
- 1940
- 1954
- 1961
- Physical Description
- 0.3 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of receipts [accommodation, groceries, etc.], supply lists, and other financial records pertaining to the Tilikum voyage in 1901/1902. File also includes newspaper clippings pertaining to the Tilikum voyage [1926-1954] and the 60th anniversary of Norman Luxton's participation on the trip [1961].
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Voss, John
- Subject Access
- Businesses
- Commerce
- Finances
- Exploration
- Travel
- Anniversary
- Museums
- Boats
- Boat building
- Canoes and canoeing
- Newspaper
- Publication
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Australia
- Sydney
- Language
- English
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Transportation
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Items stored in two file folders based on subject: LUX / I / B1 / 17 : Receipts, lists, other financial records LUX / I / B1 / 18 : Newspaper clippings
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Tilikum - Australia docking and exhibition
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55121
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to the Tilikum voyage and public exhibition in Australia. File includes a receipt for the cartage and docking of the Tilikum at Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia, December 31, 1901; two 25-cent Canadian bills [one dated 1923] attached to a page titled "Austr…
- Date Range
- 1901
- [1901 or 1902]
- 1923
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / B1 / 16
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / I / B : Tilikum voyage
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / I / B1 : Clippings, notepads, photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / B1 / 16
- Date Range
- 1901
- [1901 or 1902]
- 1923
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to the Tilikum voyage and public exhibition in Australia. File includes a receipt for the cartage and docking of the Tilikum at Darling Harbour in Sydney, Australia, December 31, 1901; two 25-cent Canadian bills [one dated 1923] attached to a page titled "Australia"; and an advertisement for an exhibit featuring the Tilikum in Australia [1901 or 1902?].
- Notes
- Items in file appear to have been removed from a souvenir scrapbook or larger textual collection pertaining to the Tilikum voyage.
- Material Details
- Currency and exhibition advertisement are attached to thick poster or folder paper and hand-decorated with blue and black ink around borders
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Voss, John
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Commerce
- Finances
- Boats
- Canoes and canoeing
- Transportation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Australia
- Sydney
- Access Restrictions
- Fragile materials - handle with caution
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Fragile materials - handle with caution
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items have been stored in mylar
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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