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Date
1850 – 1909
Material
metal; wood; skin
Catalogue Number
104.05.0050 a,b
Description
A small narrow sword with wooden scabbard and handle shaped like angular dragon's head. (a) sword, small with thin, narrow, sharply pointed blade, of one piece with handle which is shaped like angular dragon head on long neck. Blade is inlaid with strips of bronze on each side and along spine with …
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Title
And Scabbard Sword
Date
1850 – 1909
Material
metal; wood; skin
Dimensions
3.6 x 3.5 x 53.5 cm
Description
A small narrow sword with wooden scabbard and handle shaped like angular dragon's head. (a) sword, small with thin, narrow, sharply pointed blade, of one piece with handle which is shaped like angular dragon head on long neck. Blade is inlaid with strips of bronze on each side and along spine with incised geometric designs, and a double notch cut into spine on each side near the middle. Handle is overlaid with bronze strips into which designs and features of dragon have been cut. (b) scabbard, made of two pieces of wood shaped to fit the blade and held together with five metal strips around the outside, evenly spaced along length, one strap missing. Front side completely carved with intricate geometric design and small slit carved out near top through which is tied a leather thong.
Subject
warfare
fighting
Sam Ward
Justice Doughty
Ennesmore Gardens
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.05.0050 a,b
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Application for incorporation as a society, amendments, by-laws

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of drafts and final copies of an application for the incorporation of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies into a society [1961], an excerpt from an act by the Government of Alberta outlining the requirements for an organization to register as a society [1955], an approved applica…
Date Range
1955
1961-1967
1969-1970
1975-1992
Reference Code
M545 / V / 62
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Microfiche
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
Reference Code
M545 / V / 62
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Microfiche
Date Range
1955
1961-1967
1969-1970
1975-1992
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of drafts and final copies of an application for the incorporation of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies into a society [1961], an excerpt from an act by the Government of Alberta outlining the requirements for an organization to register as a society [1955], an approved application by the Trail Riders to become a registered society including a certified copy of a Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Government of Alberta, and multiple drafts of the by-laws of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies which are labelled "First Draft", "Second Draft", and "Final Draft". File also includes notices of later amendments to original by-laws. Textual records in file accompanied by 5 microfiche sheets [1961-1967] depicting various administrative records [registrar of companies, certificate of incorporation, etc.].
Notes
File contains some duplicate content
Subject Access
Administration
Organizations
Government
Laws and legislation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Banff
Language
English
Conservation
Microfiche slides stored in file with textual records
Category
Government
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Business, legal and financial records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this series relate to Eleanor Luxton's business, legal and financial activities and consist of banking records; income tax returns; correspondence and invoices related to property and building construction, maintenance and management; household receipts; medical receipts; commercial and …
Date Range
1903-1995
Reference Code
LUX / II / D
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Negative
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
II.D. Business, Legal and Financial Series
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Negative
Date Range
1903-1995
Physical Description
4.8 m textual records -- oversize materials -- 31 photographs (15 prints, 16 negatives)
Scope & Content
Records in this series relate to Eleanor Luxton's business, legal and financial activities and consist of banking records; income tax returns; correspondence and invoices related to property and building construction, maintenance and management; household receipts; medical receipts; commercial and residential leases; insurance; investments; donations; rentals; legal papers relating to the estate of Annie McDougall and May Ross McDougall; mortgage papers; Parks Canada Lease agreements and need to reside challenge; Eleanor Luxton's living will.
Notes
Contents arranged by subject - see file level descriptions
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Commerce and industry
Finances
Legal and Financial
Property
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contains private information
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contains private information
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Contract agreements with Brewster

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of legal contracts and related correspondence between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and Brewster Mountain Pack Trains Ltd. Content pertains to the role of Brewster as an outfitter on multiple organized trail rides and hikes in 1962 an…
Date Range
1962-1963
Reference Code
M545 / V / 22
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
Reference Code
M545 / V / 22
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1962-1963
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of legal contracts and related correspondence between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and Brewster Mountain Pack Trains Ltd. Content pertains to the role of Brewster as an outfitter on multiple organized trail rides and hikes in 1962 and 1963.
Name Access
Watkins, Howard
Robinson, Bunny
Waite, Jack
Lore, Mary
Shulman, Lou
Legge, John
Knight, Ethel (Tillie)
Lomas, M. E.
Brewster, Claude
Subject Access
Administration
Legal and Financial
Organizations
Outfitters
Outfitting
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Communications
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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David McDougall fonds

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Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Govern…
Date Range
1845-1947
Reference Code
M557 / V779
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Painting
Textual record
Blueprint
Private record
Published record
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 557
V 779
Sous-Fonds
M557
V779
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / V779
GMD
Painting
Textual record
Blueprint
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1845-1947
Physical Description
39cm of textual records. – 1 painting
History / Biographical
David McDougall, son of George Millward McDougall and Elizabeth Chantler McDougall, was born on May 14, 1845 in Owen Sound, Ontario. David had four siblings: John, Eliza, Lubby, and Nellie. David married Annie McKenzie in 1871 in Manitoba. Together, they had six children, including their daughter named Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall (1872-1965). Georgina was the wife of Norman Luxton and an active member in Banff and the mother of Eleanor Georgina Luxton (1908-1995). David was an early pioneer of Calgary and Banff, who helped build both community life and their economies. While David’s father and brother were both members of the clergy and did missionary work in Morley, Alberta, David become a successful businessman. He established a general merchant store in Morley where he was a dealer in cattle, horses, furs, and curios. In addition to managing his own business block in Calgary, David also owned properties in Edmonton and Calgary. In Banff, David and Annie owned the Mount Royal Hotel for six years until they sold it to Jim Brewster in August 14, 1913. David died in December 6, 1927 and Annie died in 1939.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Government correspondence pertains to taxes and by-laws for McDougall’s properties. Series 2 contains invoices, receipts, cheques, and bank statements pertaining to McDougall’s business and properties. Series 3 contains personal letters and legal documents. Materials includes handwritten letters, property transactions and proof of ownership on properties. Series 4 contains cheque books, Dominion Travellers’ Hotel Guide, event program featuring Commissioner Coombs and “Safety First Guarantee” slip. Series 5 contains blueprints of Mount Royal Hotel and McDougall business block, Calgary 1911. The last series consist of a painting of George Noble photograph of Banff Ave, 1929.
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Government
Labour
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Access Restrictions
No restriction on access. Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply.
Language
Language is English
Related Material
See Luxton Family fonds
Creator
McDougall, David
Biographical Source Notes
Luxton, Eleanor G. Latch String Out. Banff: Summerthought Publishing, 2015. “The Morleyville Story.” McDougall Stoney Mission Society. http://www.mcdougallstoneymission.com/docs/The_Morleyvillle_Story.pdf
Title Source
Title based on provenance of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Denis Mighall fonds

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Part Of
Denis Mighall fonds
Scope & Content
Photographs pertain to Denis Mighall, friends and associates, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Banff events, scenic views.
Date Range
Copy prints were made ca.1975
Reference Code
V430
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Denis Mighall fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 430
Sous-Fonds
V 430
Accession Number
2307
Reference Code
V430
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
Copy prints were made ca.1975
Physical Description
71 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Denis Mighall was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer at, Banff, Alberta, ca.1930.
Scope & Content
Photographs pertain to Denis Mighall, friends and associates, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Banff events, scenic views.
Name Access
Mighall, Denis
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Mighall, Denis
Category
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Egbert O. Taylor fonds

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Part Of
Egbert O. Taylor fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to E. O. Taylor and career as RCMP officer at Banff. Includes associates and activities; also some family photographs
Date Range
Copies made in 1973 and 1986
Reference Code
V619
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Egbert O. Taylor fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 619
Sous-Fonds
V 619
Accession Number
1870, 6430
Reference Code
V619
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
Copies made in 1973 and 1986
Physical Description
54 photographs : copy negatives
History / Biographical
Egbert O. Taylor, 1886-1962, was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer from 1914 to 1945 at Regina, Saskatchewan, Halifax, Nova Scotia and Calgary and Banff, Alberta, Canada. He subsequently served as magistrate at Banff from 1946 to 1962.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to E. O. Taylor and career as RCMP officer at Banff. Includes associates and activities; also some family photographs
Name Access
Taylor, E. O.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Taylor, E. O.
Category
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
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Georgina Luxton's Will

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a letter to Mrs. Norman Luxton from her lawyers regarding her will and a copy of Georgia Elizabeth Luxton's Last Will & Testament.
Date Range
1962
Reference Code
LUX / III / B3 - 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.B.3. Georgina Luxton : Business, Financial, and Legal Papers
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B3 - 4
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1962
Physical Description
2 items textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a letter to Mrs. Norman Luxton from her lawyers regarding her will and a copy of Georgia Elizabeth Luxton's Last Will & Testament.
Name Access
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Legal and Financial
Access Restrictions
Access restricted- permission required from Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation
Reproduction Restrictions
Reproduction restricted- permission required from Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Gray Campbell fonds

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Part Of
Gray Campbell fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of manuscripts and research papers, 196-; police papers, 1932-1935; correspondence, 1937-1957; publications, 1933-1942; Hal B. Hammond papers and photographs, 1887-1888, 1938, n.d.; and research and personal photographs, 1887-ca.1937. Police papers are primarily reports, statements a…
Date Range
1887-1965
Reference Code
M192 / V113
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Gray Campbell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 192
V 113
Sous-Fonds
M 192
V 113
Accession Number
1168, 2648
Reference Code
M192 / V113
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1887-1965
Physical Description
ca.26 cm of textual records. -- 33 photographs : prints, negatives
History / Biographical
Gray Campbell, b.1912, was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable, rancher, writer and publisher at Banff and Cowley, Alberta and Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. Campbell served with the RCMP in Banff and Cowley districts from 1932 until 1939. He ranched in the Porcupine Hills area, ca.1948-1960, at the same time writing magazine articles on a number of subjects, including RCMP history.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of manuscripts and research papers, 196-; police papers, 1932-1935; correspondence, 1937-1957; publications, 1933-1942; Hal B. Hammond papers and photographs, 1887-1888, 1938, n.d.; and research and personal photographs, 1887-ca.1937.
Police papers are primarily reports, statements and news articles concerning a RCMP case involving the murder of four police officers and the deaths of three fugitives near Banff in 1935. They discuss the roles of Campbell, Bill Neish, Tom Wallace and George C. "Scotty" Harrison. Also includes Campbell's RCMP training papers and reports of various cases.
Manuscripts are primarily short articles on a variety of subjects, including Harry Stallworthy, RCMP history, Christmas and Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment.
The Hal B. Hammond material includes letters and manuscripts of an ex North West Mounted Police officer, 1884-1889, re RCMP history, Riel Rebellion, Milk River and Fort Carlton; also photographs of N.W.M.P. and Corporal H. B. Hammond, 1887-1888. Other photographs pertain to Harry Stallworthy, Fred Bagley, commercial views of Banff and area, ca.1925, and personal photographs, 1933.
Name Access
Campbell, Gray
Hammond, Hal B,
Harrison, George C. (Scotty)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Campbell, Gray
Category
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Gray Campbell Photographs

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Part Of
Gray Campbell fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to Hal B. Hammond photographs, 1887-1888, 1938, n.d.; and research and personal photographs, 1887-ca.1937.
Date Range
1887-1965
Reference Code
V113 / PA - 1 to 31
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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Part Of
Gray Campbell fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M192 / V113
Sous-Fonds
V113
Accession Number
1168, 2648
Reference Code
V113 / PA - 1 to 31
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1887-1965
Physical Description
33 photographs : prints, b&w, colour
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to Hal B. Hammond photographs, 1887-1888, 1938, n.d.; and research and personal photographs, 1887-ca.1937.
Name Access
Campbell, Gray
Hammond, Hal B,
Harrison, George C. (Scotty)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Travel
Recreation
Leisure
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Creator
Campbell, Gray
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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