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How Canada's last frontier outlaw died

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55608
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one multi-page published article from MacLean's Magazine, titled "How Canada's last frontier outlaw died: Real facts of Almighty Voice's last stand, when he fought 1,000 men for three days, told for the first time by Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance". Article was published January 1,…
Date Range
1924
Reference Code
LUX / I / E2 / 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
  1 Electronic Resource  
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 / E2 : Personal papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E2 / 15
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Published by MacLean's Magazine
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one multi-page published article from MacLean's Magazine, titled "How Canada's last frontier outlaw died: Real facts of Almighty Voice's last stand, when he fought 1,000 men for three days, told for the first time by Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance". Article was published January 1, 1924.
Notes
First page of article has two small illustrations on bottom in black ink. Article is in three physical parts (one double-sided page, two clippings).
Name Access
Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance
Almighty Voice
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
History
Publication
Magazine
Geographic Access
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Less detail
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R H Palenske portfolio, Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55618
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one commercial portfolio containing three illustrated portraits of Stoney Nakoda leaders Big Medicine Bird, Minna-Ha-Ha Simmeon and Blind Eagle, produced by artist R. H. Palenske. Portraits are accompanied in file by original envelope.
Date Range
[ca.1930-1950]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PG - 9 to 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Print
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 / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PG - 9 to 11
GMD
Print
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by R. H. Palenske
Date Range
[ca.1930-1950]
Physical Description
1 commercial portfolio : 3 portrait drawings ; 18.5 x 24 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one commercial portfolio containing three illustrated portraits of Stoney Nakoda leaders Big Medicine Bird, Minna-Ha-Ha Simmeon and Blind Eagle, produced by artist R. H. Palenske. Portraits are accompanied in file by original envelope.
Notes
Faint pencil illustration on back of portfolio envelope resembling road directions or possibly a rough layout plan
Name Access
Medicine Bird
Simmeon, Minna-Ha-Ha
Blind Eagle
Palenske, Reinhold H.
Subject Access
Arts
Artist
Portrait
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Regalia
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Arts
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Indian Days poster

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55668
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one poster promoting Banff Indian Days celebrations in 1964. Poster depicts side profile outline of an unidentified Indigenous man in traditional regalia.
Date Range
1964
Reference Code
M9 / II / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / II : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
M9 / II / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1964
Physical Description
1 poster : 28 x 35 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one poster promoting Banff Indian Days celebrations in 1964. Poster depicts side profile outline of an unidentified Indigenous man in traditional regalia.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Events
Community events
Cultural pluralism
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Cultural pluralism
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Collected materials, H. C. Hahn sketchbook

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55678
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of materials collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. File includes one letter to Jack J. Crowhurst of Sheep Creek, British Columbia from "Henry", dated 1949; a written tribute to Stoney Nakoda elder William Twin following his death [ca.1944], signed "P.A.M. [likely Philip A. Moore]; an…
Date Range
1944
1949
Reference Code
M9 / II / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / II : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Accession Number
2014.8310
Reference Code
M9 / II / 17
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1944
1949
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of materials collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. File includes one letter to Jack J. Crowhurst of Sheep Creek, British Columbia from "Henry", dated 1949; a written tribute to Stoney Nakoda elder William Twin following his death [ca.1944], signed "P.A.M. [likely Philip A. Moore]; and a bound book titled "U.S. Navy Ships: A Book of Sketches by H.C. Hahn, USNR".
Notes
H.C. Hahn sketchbook annotated in pen on first page: "To Leonard Merry Christmas Herb 1949" Sketchbook also accompanied by note: "Herbert C. Hahn was an artist for the Palace Theatre, Calgary in the 1930's. [V. L.?] Doug [Harbes?]"
Name Access
Hahn, H. C.
Crowhurst, Jack J.
Twin, William
Moore, Phil
Subject Access
Correspondence
Community events
Funeral
Indigenous Peoples
Memorial
Publication
Art
Artist
Personal and Family Life
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Sheep Creek
Morley
Access Restrictions
Handle with caution - fragile materials, mold
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Arts
Communications
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Wordworks contracts - John Hellson

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56098
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, design layouts, correspondence and other textual records pertaining to work which Ben Gadd completed on behalf of his client, John Hellson, for a publication about the Blackfoot and other Indigenous communities. The project was filed through Ben's copywriting company, The Wo…
Date Range
1976
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 73
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 73
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1976
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, design layouts, correspondence and other textual records pertaining to work which Ben Gadd completed on behalf of his client, John Hellson, for a publication about the Blackfoot and other Indigenous communities. The project was filed through Ben's copywriting company, The Wordworks.
Notes
Materials in file were identified as "Job #130" in The Wordworks job records - see file M590/III/D/57
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Businesses
Publication
Correspondence
Employment
Finances
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M590/III/D/57
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Miniature souvenir photograph collection, Stoney Nakoda portraits

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56932
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, an…
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Reference Code
V8 / 2022.31
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Published record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2022.31
Reference Code
V8 / 2022.31
GMD
Photograph
Print
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Physical Description
Souvenir photograph collection (16 photographs : b&w prints ; 4.5 x 7 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, and a totem pole.
Notes
Warning: Photographs include original titles, which contain derogatory and/or offensive language describing Indigenous people.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Subject Access
Photography
Portrait
Indigenous Peoples
Teepees
Totem pole
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Crag and Canyon stories

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55100
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, opinion articles and other written work produced for publication in the Crag and Canyon newspaper. Content pertains to World War II and Banff troops, local townsite development, and a New Years celebration in Morley.
Date Range
[1922-1932]
[1939-1945]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D4 / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / D4 : Writing
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D4 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1922-1932]
[1939-1945]
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, opinion articles and other written work produced for publication in the Crag and Canyon newspaper. Content pertains to World War II and Banff troops, local townsite development, and a New Years celebration in Morley.
Notes
One article draft (letter to the editor) includes edits and additions made by Norman Luxton; original author unknown
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Newspaper
Publication
Townsite development
Municipal views
Military
War
World War II
Cultural pluralism
First Nations
Holidays
Community events
Community life
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Language
English
Category
Communications
Cultural pluralism
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Military
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian commercial postcards

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55124
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of commercial postcards with images pertaining to landscapes, tourist attractions, Stoney Nakoda community members [including Leah Rider Hunter], winter sports, wildlife and other related themes within Canada. Images primarily depict scenes in Banff National Park and the Canadian Rock…
Date Range
[1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E5 / PG - 1 to 63
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Postcard
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected materials
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E5 : Postcards
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E5 / PG - 1 to 63
GMD
Published record
Postcard
Responsibility
Most images in file produced by photographer Byron Harmon; some materials produced by photographers George Noble, G. & W. Fear, Rumsey & Co. Ltd, and J.C. Walker
Date Range
[1910-1930]
Physical Description
63 b&w postcards ; 9 x 14 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of commercial postcards with images pertaining to landscapes, tourist attractions, Stoney Nakoda community members [including Leah Rider Hunter], winter sports, wildlife and other related themes within Canada. Images primarily depict scenes in Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies, and also include content from Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Notes
Date range for materials in file is estimate provided by Processing Archivist
Some items are annotated with information pertaining to images on postcards [names of individuals, locations, etc.]
Name Access
Hunter, Leah Rider
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Activities
Aerial photography
Animals
Businesses
Buildings
Buffalo
Bison
Black Bears
Communities
Community life
Community events
Dogs
Dogsledding
Environment
Hot Springs
Hotels
Indigenous Peoples
Landscapes
Leisure
Mountains
Mount Royal Hotel
Photography
Postcards
Recreation
Scenery
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Stoney Nakoda
Tourism
Travel
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff
Saskatchewan
Loon Lake
British Columbia
Fairmont
Language
English
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar
Category
Commerce and industry
Cultural pluralism
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Indigenous Peoples
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Indian Days posters

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57513
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 14 colour and b&w oversized promotional posters and information boards for Banff Indian Days celebrations, promoted by Canadian Pacific. Posters largely feature identified and unidentified Indigenous people, notably Chief Spotted Eagle and Blind Eagle. Art medium includes oil pain…
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1950]
1936
1937
1949
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3 / 1 - 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Poster
Drawing
Published record
  18 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
I.D.3. Personal and professional : Organizations
Sous-Fonds
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3 / 1 - 14
GMD
Textual record
Poster
Drawing
Published record
Responsibility
Published and artwork attributed to Ernie Kehr, W.L. Kihn, G.H.W. Ashley, Crag & Canyon Press, Palenske, Canadian Pacific and Multi Color Poster
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1950]
1936
1937
1949
Physical Description
14 posters : colour and b&w ; 35 x 56 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 14 colour and b&w oversized promotional posters and information boards for Banff Indian Days celebrations, promoted by Canadian Pacific. Posters largely feature identified and unidentified Indigenous people, notably Chief Spotted Eagle and Blind Eagle. Art medium includes oil paint process mounted on cardboard made in Canada and distributed by Exhibits Branch Canadian Pacific, lithographic prints, and a mounted drawing attributed to Palenske. Some have annotations or stamps on the back.
Notes
Possibly unassociated shipping packing material addressed to Norman Luxton at the Trading Post from E.A. Kehr found in box - this has not been assigned a number. D3-10, a lithographic promotional material from 1936 has an identical design to LUX / II / F1 / 47, an Indian Days poster from 1928 Items LUX / I / D3 / 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 were originally associated with LUX / I / D3a / 6, which contains brochures and a flyer from Banff Indian Days LUX / I / D3 / 8, Palenske may have potentionally used photograph LUX / I / D3a / PA-26 as reference
Material Details
Some posters have foldable cardboard stand at back to place upright on surface, adhesives, and perhaps mounting additives.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Kehr, Ernie
Palenske, Reinhold H.
Canadian Pacific Railway
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Community events
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
Tourism
Geographic Access
Banff
Alberta
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal Correspondence

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions53984
Part Of
Dorothy Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and writings resulting from her friendship with Catharine Robb Whyte and other Banff residents. Correspondents include Mrs. Bredbeck, Catharine Whyte, Jay and Tony Brandreth, Cyril Chapman, Sally Weaver, Esther McNutt, Dorothy Preston, Aileen Harmon, and Mark White. …
Date Range
1970 - 1980
Reference Code
M59 / II / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Dorothy Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M59 / V689
Series
II. Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M59
Accession Number
5380
Reference Code
M59 / II / 3
GMD
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1970 - 1980
Physical Description
2 cm of textual material
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and writings resulting from her friendship with Catharine Robb Whyte and other Banff residents. Correspondents include Mrs. Bredbeck, Catharine Whyte, Jay and Tony Brandreth, Cyril Chapman, Sally Weaver, Esther McNutt, Dorothy Preston, Aileen Harmon, and Mark White. Subjects include Christmas greetings, Catharine’s travels, a letter in response to Whyte’s correction letter sent to Reader’s Digest in regards to them misspelling Peter Whyte’s name in a publication, Jimmy Simpson, pow wow at Morley, Nancy Newbury, Murray Adaskin, Hans Gmoser, Frank Kaquitts and the Indian Cultural Conference, Catharine’s passing, and the executing of Catharine’s will. File also includes Catharine Robb Whyte’s 1970, 1971, and 1978 Christmas letters, a published travel diary with an accompanying hand drawn map.
Storage Range
M59 / I / 23 to M59 / II / 4
Subject Access
Travel
Indigenous Peoples
Language
English
Title Source
Title supplied by archival assistant
Processing Status
Processed
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