topic:"Land, settlement and immigration" found 24 records - Research Collections

Alberta 50th Jubilee

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a brochure titled "Alberta Herefords 1905 - 1955" and an open letter by Margaret Maw which was published on behalf of Calgary Power Ltd. Content pertains to Alberta's Jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years from the province's incorporation into Canada.

Date Range: 1955

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 40

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 / 40

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of a brochure titled "Alberta Herefords 1905 - 1955" and an open letter by Margaret Maw which was published on behalf of Calgary Power Ltd. Content pertains to Alberta's Jubilee celebrations, marking 50 years from the province's incorporation into Canada.

Notes: File contains two duplicates of letter by Margaret Maw

Name Access: Maw, Margaret

Subject Access: Advertising; Businesses; Animals; Anniversary; Land, settlement and immigration; Farmland; Community life; Commerce; Industry

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Government; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Alberta business and news publication history

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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

GMD: Textual record; Published record

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

Category: Commerce and industry; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Alberta historical photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Album consists of 14 photographs and accompanying notes pertaining to various historical events in Alberta. Photographs in album pertain to the Ranchmen's Club in Calgary; an unidentified Stoney Nakoda chief receiving royalty payments for oil extraction in 1929; a group of police officers gathered …

Date Range: [1955-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PD - 6

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

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 - 6

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1955-1960]

Physical Description: 1 album (14 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm)

Scope & Content: Album consists of 14 photographs and accompanying notes pertaining to various historical events in Alberta. Photographs in album pertain to the Ranchmen's Club in Calgary; an unidentified Stoney Nakoda chief receiving royalty payments for oil extraction in 1929; a group of police officers gathered outside of a building [possibly the North-West Mounted Police Barracks in Canmore]; a cattle ranch, possibly located on a Blackfoot reserve; and other related subjects.

Notes: Photographs are copies of older images which were reproduced by Eleanor Luxton, ca.1955-1960. Dates and ownership details of original images is unknown.

Subject Access: Research; History; Animals; Club; Community life; Environment; Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; Land, settlement and immigration; Natural resources; Oil; Organizations; Ranchers and ranching; Ranches; Stoney Nakoda First Nations

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Morley; Canmore

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright status unknown

Language: English

Category: Environment; First nations; Indigenous Peoples; Land, settlement and immigration; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Biographical material, Norman Luxton and McDougall family

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norm…

Date Range: 1876; [1930-1940]; 1934; [1955]; 1960

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / 9

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Other material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton Family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / 9

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1876; [1930-1940]; 1934; [1955]; 1960

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norman Luxton; Article "Here's Alberta - People and Places" featuring Norman Luxton; published book "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer" by Edna Kells; and a program for an event celebrating the 100th anniversary of George McDougall's appointment as Chairman of the Hudson's Bay Missions, which includes a detailed timeline of the lives of George and Elizabeth McDougall, as well as their son John.

Notes: File also contains one duplicate copy of each item, excluding "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer"

Name Access: McDougall, George; Luxton, Norman; McDougall, Elizabeth (Chantler)

Subject Access: Buffalo; Churches; Family; History; Biography; Businesses; Religions; Memorial

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Pigeon Lake; Calgary

Access Restrictions: Obituary article clippings are fragile, handle with care

Language: English

Conservation: Staples removed from two items in file and replaced with archival clips

Category: Family and personal life; Environment; Land, settlement and immigration; Religions

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Alberta Canada Souvenir Edition 1914

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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

GMD: Textual record; Published record

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 bicycle races, Calgary Stampede events and early Calgary views

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 loose prints and 4 prints on matboard backings. Content pertains to early events and views in Calgary, including bicycle races in 1896 and [ca.1900], Calgary Stampede event decorations [1912] and parade [postcard print, ca.1920-1930], and a view of Castle Hotel and a nearby gas s…

Date Range: 1896; [ca.1900]; 1912; [ca.1920-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / PA - 212 to 219

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Professional and Personal

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / PA - 212 to 219

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Responsibility: Two photographs [PA-214 & 215] produced by Boorne and May Ltd. of Calgary

Date Range: 1896; [ca.1900]; 1912; [ca.1920-1930]

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w ; 14.5 x 9 cm or smaller -- 4 photographs : b&w prints on matboard ; 17.5 x 24 cm and 18 x 13 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 loose prints and 4 prints on matboard backings. Content pertains to early events and views in Calgary, including bicycle races in 1896 and [ca.1900], Calgary Stampede event decorations [1912] and parade [postcard print, ca.1920-1930], and a view of Castle Hotel and a nearby gas station in Calgary. File also contains scanned paper copies of photographs depicting scenes in Calgary between 1875 and [ca.1915-1920]. Paper copies include early panoramic and “downtown” views of Calgary prior to 1900, the unveiling of a Royal Northwest Mounted Police memorial plaque [1917?], and a parade scene [ca.1915-1920].

Notes: Scanned paper copies of photographs in file do not have individual reference codes; source of images and location of originals unknown.

Subject Access: Buildings; Businesses; Townsite development; Land use; Events; Public events; Parade; Calgary Stampede; Sports; Recreation; Bicycles; Race; Horses; Settlement

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Conservation: Paper photograph copies stored in separate mylar sheet from photographs

Category: Land, settlement and immigration; Commerce and industry; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Brewing Co.

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs pertaining to crop harvesting, ploughing and unidentified men posing on horseback near Calgary. Images were used by the Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. Ltd. in 1956. Photographs are accompanied by a letter from Calgary Brewing Co. to Frank McHugh, thanking him for lo…

Date Range: 1956

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 388 to 402

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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 / PA - 388 to 402

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1956

Physical Description: 15 photographs : b&w prints ; 15 x 9 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs pertaining to crop harvesting, ploughing and unidentified men posing on horseback near Calgary. Images were used by the Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. Ltd. in 1956. Photographs are accompanied by a letter from Calgary Brewing Co. to Frank McHugh, thanking him for loaning the photographs to the company for duplication [likely for promotional purposes].

Name Access: McHugh, Frank

Subject Access: Advertising; Businesses; Commerce and industry; Farmland; Natural resources; Land use; Horses

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian Cattlemen & Forest and Outdoors magazines

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 copies of "Forest and Outdoors" and "Canadian Cattlemen" magazines published between 1948 and 1960. Content pertains to farming, cattle rearing and sales, outdoor activities including hunting and archery, wildlife identification, the Calgary Stampede, horseback riding trips, and …

Date Range: 1948; 1952-1953; 1955; 1960

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 28

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 / 28

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1948; 1952-1953; 1955; 1960

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 22.5 x 29.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 copies of "Forest and Outdoors" and "Canadian Cattlemen" magazines published between 1948 and 1960. Content pertains to farming, cattle rearing and sales, outdoor activities including hunting and archery, wildlife identification, the Calgary Stampede, horseback riding trips, and other related subjects. Includes special July 1955 issue of "Canadian Cattlemen" celebrating the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Alberta and Saskatchewan as Canadian provinces.

Notes: File contents include two identical copies of November 1948 "Forest and Outdoors" publication.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Agriculture; Animals; Advertising; Environment; Industry; Hunting; Birds; Archery; Sports; Recreation; Calgary Power Ltd.; Horses; Calgary Stampede; Finances; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure; Land, settlement and immigration; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian news publications

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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

GMD: Textual record; Published record

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: Processed

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Eleanor Luxton early childhood and family album

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album containing 54 photograph prints and 2 newspaper clippings pertaining to Norman Luxton winning a turkey shooting contest [ca. 1940] and an Old Timers Association event attended by Eleanor Luxton in Calgary in 1964. Photographs pertain to Eleanor Luxton as a baby…

Date Range: [ca. 1904]; [1907 or 1908]; 1908; [ca. 1910 - ca. 1912]; [ca. 1917 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1940]; 1964

Reference Code: LUX / II / C / PD - 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Newspaper clipping; Textual record; Scrapbook

59 images 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C / PD - 3

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Newspaper clipping; Textual record; Scrapbook

Date Range: [ca. 1904]; [1907 or 1908]; 1908; [ca. 1910 - ca. 1912]; [ca. 1917 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1940]; 1964

Physical Description: 1 album (54 b&w prints ; 9 x 14 cm or smaller -- 2 newspaper clippings)

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album containing 54 photograph prints and 2 newspaper clippings pertaining to Norman Luxton winning a turkey shooting contest [ca. 1940] and an Old Timers Association event attended by Eleanor Luxton in Calgary in 1964. Photographs pertain to Eleanor Luxton as a baby and young child with her parents, posing with chickens and a turkey on a farm, with other small children [unidentified] and standing by the Bow River; portrait photographs of Eleanor as a young girl [roughly ages 5 to 12 years old]; a wedding celebration [possibly that of Norman and Georgina Luxton in 1904]; and images of a pregnant woman and a man on a farm [likely Georgina Luxton and possibly her father, David McDougall, ca. 1908]

Notes: One photograph of Eleanor Luxton as a young child, posing alone and smiling in a dark dress, was moved to its current location from album LUX / III / A3 / PD - 2.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Norman; McDougall, David; Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association

Subject Access: Animals; Children; Birds; Farmland; Property; Community events; Family and personal life; Dogs; Weddings

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Bow River; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Item has been interleaved with acid-free paper to protect photographs; Loose images have been placed in mylar; Item secured with unbleached string to prevent loose items from falling out