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Luxton home and garden

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55298
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 19 photographs pertaining to the Luxton family home in Banff [206 Beaver St.], including views of the house, gardens and outer property.
Date Range
1971
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 603 to 621
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 - 603 to 621
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1971
Physical Description
19 photographs : col. prints ; 9 cm x 9 cm
History / Biographical
The Luxton house at 206 Beaver Street was built circa 1905 and was home to Banff's Luxton family for 90 years. On the death of Eleanor Luxton in 1995, ownership of the home passed to the newly created Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation. The Foundation now manages the property, as well as its neighbouring historic homes, Tanglewood and Beaver Lodge. The Luxton Home is an accredited museum.
Scope & Content
File consists of 19 photographs pertaining to the Luxton family home in Banff [206 Beaver St.], including views of the house, gardens and outer property.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Property
Home
Land, settlement and immigration
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
N/A
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Biographical Source Notes
https://luxtonfoundation.org/museum/the-luxton-home.html
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Maud and Forest Kidney, early Banff community

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54572
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 negative photographs donated as part of the "Maude Kidney Collection". Content pertains to a community event with Maud Kidney and friends, ca. 1960; a portrait of Forest Kidney as a young man; attendees of the first school in Banff; a front view of the Woodworth home in 1895; and…
Date Range
1895
[ca. 1900 - ca. 1910]
1908
[ca. 1960]
Reference Code
V324 / IV / E / NA - 1 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
V324 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
V324
Sub-Series
V324 / IV / E : Maude Kidney Collection
Accession Number
3109
Reference Code
V324 / IV / E / NA - 1 to 6
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Other Title Info
Title provided prior to processing
Date Range
1895
[ca. 1900 - ca. 1910]
1908
[ca. 1960]
Physical Description
6 photographs : b&w negatives ; 11.5 x 16 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 negative photographs donated as part of the "Maude Kidney Collection". Content pertains to a community event with Maud Kidney and friends, ca. 1960; a portrait of Forest Kidney as a young man; attendees of the first school in Banff; a front view of the Woodworth home in 1895; and the cast of a community play which was performed in Banff in 1908.
Notes
Some dates provided are estimates by the Processing Archivist based on content of photographs
Date of V324 / IV / E / NA - 6 [1908 community play image] based on annotations on print copies of same photograph [see "Related Material"]
Name Access
Kidney, Forest H. (Pop)
Warnock, Flo
Kidney, Maude
Subject Access
Community events
Banff Elementary School
Children
Property
Portrait
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
N/A
Related Material
Duplicate print copies of these photographs located in V324 / IV / E / PA
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Mortgage agreements, financial records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54518
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four chattel mortgage agreements signed by George Paris [1894, 1895 and 1905], including 4 original documents and 2 scanned copies; a receipt in Maud Woodworth's name from the Dave White & Co. grocery store in Banff, 1914; a tax notice for "Mrs. John MacAulay" [previously Maud Wood…
Date Range
1894
1895
1905
1914
1919
1920
Reference Code
M74 / V / A / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Private record
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / V : Legal and business records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / V / A : 1894 - 1920
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / V / A / 1
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Private record
Date Range
1894
1895
1905
1914
1919
1920
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (25 x 40 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of four chattel mortgage agreements signed by George Paris [1894, 1895 and 1905], including 4 original documents and 2 scanned copies; a receipt in Maud Woodworth's name from the Dave White & Co. grocery store in Banff, 1914; a tax notice for "Mrs. John MacAulay" [previously Maud Woodworth] sent from Medicine Hat, 1919; and a cheque signed by Maud Woodworth MacAulay in 1920 for a deposit on property in Calgary.
Notes
File includes scanned copies of two original documents
Name Access
Woodworth, Maude
Paris, George
Subject Access
Businesses
Finances
Property
Government
Boats
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Bankhead
Medicine Hat
Access Restrictions
Request assistance before handling fragile documents
Language
English
Conservation
Most of the items in this file have been put in mylar due to fragility/damage
Category
Commerce and industry
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Personal Interest Files

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55796
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural hist…
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Series
Series I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Sub-Series
Subseries C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
ca.180 cm of textual records -- 5 CDs with digital image files -- 1 floppy disk -- ca.122 photograph prints : b&w and col. -- 2 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 7.5 cm -- 26 film strips : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural history; and conservation.
Notes
Subjects are arranged alphabetically by title. Original titles and arrangement of materials by Ben Gadd has been preserved. See file-level descriptions for content details.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Animals
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Businesses
Boats
Climbing
Columbia Icefield
Community events
Community life
Conservation
Dams
Environment
Events
Forestry
Fishing
Flowers
Government
Geography
Geology
Hiking
History
Ice climbing
Land, settlement and immigration
Landscapes
Laws and legislation
Membership
Mining
Mountaineering
Municipal views
Natural history
Natural resources
Parks Canada
Politics and government
Property
Provincial parks and reserves
Recreation
Rivers
Science and technology
Settlement
Skiing
Snakes, Insects
Sports
Tourism
Townsite development
Trails
Transportation
Travel
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
United States of America
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Natural resources
Politics
Science and technology
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of "Picturesque Calgary", dated 1905 and [ca. 1910-1915]. Content pertains to assorted views and businesses within Calgary.
Date Range
1905
[1910-1915]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 33
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 / 33
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1905
[1910-1915]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 31 x 22.5 cm and 15 x 12 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of "Picturesque Calgary", dated 1905 and [ca. 1910-1915]. Content pertains to assorted views and businesses within Calgary.
Notes
Later edition is not bound, pages out of order
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Farmland
History
Property
School
Tourism
Communities
Land, settlement and immigration
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Loose volume has been placed in acid-free envelope to keep contents together
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Title Source
Original title used for file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices, receipts, property tax documents and insurance records pertaining to buildings which were owned or leased by Eleanor Luxton. Includes records related to furnishings and furniture purchases; utility records; construction, maintenance and installation work; and other relate…
Date Range
1979
1983
1987-1988
1993-1994
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 165 to 180
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private 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 / 165 to 180
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1979
1983
1987-1988
1993-1994
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices, receipts, property tax documents and insurance records pertaining to buildings which were owned or leased by Eleanor Luxton. Includes records related to furnishings and furniture purchases; utility records; construction, maintenance and installation work; and other related materials.
Notes
Contents are mostly chronological, arranged by subject: LUX / II / D / 165 and 166 : Construction, landscaping, installation invoices (Tanglewood and Evergreens properties, 1987) LUX / II / D / 167 : Utilities invoices, 1987 LUX / II / D / 168 : Parks Canada land rental and municipal fees, 1987 LUX / II / D / 169 to 174 : Renovation, building, furniture, other invoices (various properties) LUX / II / D / 175 to 177 : Property insurance documents LUX / II / D / 178 : Business block and business complex, 1993 LUX / II / D / 179 : Property taxes, 1993 LUX / II / D / 180 : Property leases and invoices, 1993-1994
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Businesses
Commerce
Labour
Construction
Land use
Townsite development
Property
Parks Canada
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Labour
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Research filing index cards

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55661
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of index cards compiled and annotated by Maryalice Harvey Stewart between 1981-1982. Content pertains to Banff property names and addresses; various names and research topics relevant to Banff and the Canadian Rockies, arranged alphabetically; and alphabetized cards with geographical …
Date Range
1981-1982
Reference Code
M9 / I / B / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Sub-Series
M9 / I / B : Research and other professional records
Accession Number
2014.8267
Reference Code
M9 / I / B / 17
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Materials produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart
Date Range
1981-1982
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of index cards compiled and annotated by Maryalice Harvey Stewart between 1981-1982. Content pertains to Banff property names and addresses; various names and research topics relevant to Banff and the Canadian Rockies, arranged alphabetically; and alphabetized cards with geographical location names and details, divided by index separator cards.
Notes
3 cm of materials were previously stored in sealable sandwich bags titled "MHS File Work Done- 1981-1982" and "Misc Historical Notes- MHS"; other 5 cm of materials (large cards with beige/yellow card dividers) titled "To Whyte [Museum]".
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
History
Research
Geography
Property
Land use
Biography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Contents are loose - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Environment
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Southern Alberta research project

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55619
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual and visual materials pertaining to the history of Southern Alberta. Includes personal accounts, day books and diaries, genealogical research, records of livestock and other trade, and portrait and group photographs depicting early settlers of Southern Alberta. Materia…
Date Range
[ca.1845-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Cabinet card
Diary
Organization record
Photograph
Postcard
Print
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Textual record
Tintype
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6
GMD
Cabinet card
Diary
Organization record
Photograph
Postcard
Print
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Textual record
Tintype
Date Range
[ca.1845-1920]
Physical Description
29 cm of textual records -- 29 photographs (28 b&w prints, 1 tintype) ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual and visual materials pertaining to the history of Southern Alberta. Includes personal accounts, day books and diaries, genealogical research, records of livestock and other trade, and portrait and group photographs depicting early settlers of Southern Alberta. Materials in sub-series believed to have been collected by Eleanor Luxton, possibly on behalf of the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association or as part of Eleanor's personal research.
Subject Access
Activities
Agriculture
Animals
Buildings
Businesses
Community life
Commerce and industry
Communications
Correspondence
Environment
Family and personal life
Farmland
Finances
Genealogy
History
Homestead
Immigration and homesteading
Inventory
Land use
Land, settlement and immigration
Manufacturing
Municipal views
Oil
Postcards
Portrait
Property
Real estate business
Research
Settlement
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply - fragile materials
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Environment
Land, settlement and immigration
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Tanglewood tenancy dispute

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55297
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 15 photograph prints depicting messes and damage left behind by previous tenants at Tanglewood property (208 Beaver St., Banff) owned by Eleanor Luxton.
Date Range
[1980 - 1990]
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / PA - 1 to 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Financial records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / PA - 1 to 15
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1980 - 1990]
Physical Description
15 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 15 photograph prints depicting messes and damage left behind by previous tenants at Tanglewood property (208 Beaver St., Banff) owned by Eleanor Luxton.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Property
Legal and Financial
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Related Material
LUX / II / D / NA - 1 to 16
Category
Law and justice
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Tanglewood tenancy dispute

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55407
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 negative colour film strips with 16 photographs depicting messes and damage left behind by previous tenants at Tanglewood property (208 Beaver St., Banff) owned by Eleanor Luxton.
Date Range
[1980-1990]
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / NA - 1 to 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Film
Photograph
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Financial records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / NA - 1 to 16
GMD
Negative
Film
Photograph
Date Range
[1980-1990]
Physical Description
16 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 negative colour film strips with 16 photographs depicting messes and damage left behind by previous tenants at Tanglewood property (208 Beaver St., Banff) owned by Eleanor Luxton.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Property
Legal and Financial
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Related Material
LUX / II / D / PA - 1 to 15
Category
Law and justice
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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