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[Banff, area - Built]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of b&w photograph negatives of Banff Avenue featuring Lux theatre, Lux Block, King Edward Hotel, Dominion Cafe (ca. 1920), Norman Luxton and dog along Spray River, Mt. Norquay Ski Area (1940s), Lux Block featuring H.A. Gourley Druggist, King Edward Garden (1920s)
Date Range
[1920-1950]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 32 to NA - 40
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
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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 / D / 6 : Other activities and interests
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / NA - 32 to NA - 40
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[1920-1950]
Physical Description
9 photographs: b&w negatives ; 18 x 13.2 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of b&w photograph negatives of Banff Avenue featuring Lux theatre, Lux Block, King Edward Hotel, Dominion Cafe (ca. 1920), Norman Luxton and dog along Spray River, Mt. Norquay Ski Area (1940s), Lux Block featuring H.A. Gourley Druggist, King Edward Garden (1920s)
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Lux Theatre
King Edward Hotel
Dominion Cafe
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Gourlay's King Edward Drug Store
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Mount Norquay
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Indian Days operations

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to operations, including: pass, patron and subscription lists; letters, reports and notes; newspaper clipping; draft letter to the Board of Trade, outlines Luxton's suggestions for Indian Days.
Date Range
1916
1922
1938
1939
1940
1950
[1952]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3a / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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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 / D3a / 4
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1916
1922
1938
1939
1940
1950
[1952]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records : 16 texts ; 21.3cm x 35.3cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to operations, including: pass, patron and subscription lists; letters, reports and notes; newspaper clipping; draft letter to the Board of Trade, outlines Luxton's suggestions for Indian Days.
Notes
Original drawing in newspaper clipping LUX / I / D3a / 4 / 9 may be found as LUX / I / D3 / 02
Name Access
Eaton, Earle Hooker
Brewster, Jim
Luxton, Norman
Twoyoungmen, Jacob
Bearspaw, David
Powderface, Johnny
Rollinmud, Isaac
Rider, Jonas
Jimmy John, Moses
Hunter, Judas
Round, William E. (Bill), Sr.
Crawler, George
Brigham, Edward M., Jr.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Homestead Hotel
Union Milk Company Limited
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Dave White and Sons Ltd.
Lux Theatre
Dominion Cafe
Hudson's Bay Company
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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Date
1860 – 1865
Material
wood; ivory; metal
Catalogue Number
104.34.1002
Description
A box grand piano with ornately carved spiral legs. A hinged lid covers the keyboard and the upright box holds the hammers and wires. “Henry F. Miller Boston” is written in gold lettering on the folding lid. There is carved lattice piece that screws on to hold sheet music. The serial number “13270”…
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Title
Box Grand Piano
Date
1860 – 1865
Material
wood; ivory; metal
Dimensions
98. x 195. cm
Description
A box grand piano with ornately carved spiral legs. A hinged lid covers the keyboard and the upright box holds the hammers and wires. “Henry F. Miller Boston” is written in gold lettering on the folding lid. There is carved lattice piece that screws on to hold sheet music. The serial number “13270” is printed in black on the inside. The pedals fold for storage underneath the piano body.
Subject
household
music
hobbies
Lux Theatre
Lake Minnewanka Chalet and Cabins
Credit
Gift of Iva (Mrs. Len) Smith, 1970
Catalogue Number
104.34.1002
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Date
1958 – 1980
Material
paper
Catalogue Number
110.01.1028 a-d
Description
Four empty candy boxes: two red and yellow “Neilson’s Rosebuds”, one red “ROWNTREE’S Pick-Me-up COCOANUT BAR”, and one red and white “Cracker Jack popcorn confection” with a picture of a boy in a sailorsuit and his dog.
Title
Candy Wrapper
Date
1958 – 1980
Material
paper
Description
Four empty candy boxes: two red and yellow “Neilson’s Rosebuds”, one red “ROWNTREE’S Pick-Me-up COCOANUT BAR”, and one red and white “Cracker Jack popcorn confection” with a picture of a boy in a sailorsuit and his dog.
Subject
entertainment
movies
Lux Theatre
Credit
Gift of Jim Christou, Banff, 1987
Catalogue Number
110.01.1028 a-d
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a handwritten notes, private correspondence, disability insurance, Crag & Canyon press certificate tickets, and seed orders pertaining to multiple businesses in Banff. File includes: mortgage certificate executed by George E. and Ada Luxton to Grace S. Mariette; Canadian Passenger …
Date Range
1912
1914
1923
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton Family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C1 / 14 : George Luxton
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / 14
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Date Range
1912
1914
1923
Physical Description
0.3 cm textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a handwritten notes, private correspondence, disability insurance, Crag & Canyon press certificate tickets, and seed orders pertaining to multiple businesses in Banff. File includes: mortgage certificate executed by George E. and Ada Luxton to Grace S. Mariette; Canadian Passenger Association Press Certificate for G. E. Luxton; private correspondance, notifications, and invoices with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Imperial Bank of Canada, O.K. Electric, and Suburban Life Magazine; correspondence relating to the Lux Theatre regarding roof repair and seating replacement following fire loss with The Metallic Roofing Co. of Canada, Limited, and Winnipeg Scenic Co. Ltd; correspondence with Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. inquiring about Balopticon lantern projection; and seed orders and correspondence with Dingee & Conard Co., Briggs Seed Col, Limited, Hitchings & Company Greenhouses, and T. Eaton Co.
Notes
The Canadian Passenger Association Press Certficiate ticket sheet booklet has one ticket sheet removed, all the rest are intact. Only one sheet of tickets is digitized.
Name Access
Luxton, George
Luxton, Ada (Livingston)
Subject Access
Lux Theatre
Luxton Museum
Garden
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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Lux Theatre sample illustrations

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of hand-drawn sample illustrations produced as potential advertising material or signage for the LUX Theatre in Banff, ca. 1916. Illustrations depict animal and human figures posed in various ways to spell "LUX".
Date Range
[ca.1916]
Reference Code
LUX / I / C4 / 33
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Drawing
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / C : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / C4 : Topical files
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / C4 / 33
GMD
Drawing
Date Range
[ca.1916]
Physical Description
7 drawings : illustration, ink ; 39.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of hand-drawn sample illustrations produced as potential advertising material or signage for the LUX Theatre in Banff, ca. 1916. Illustrations depict animal and human figures posed in various ways to spell "LUX".
Notes
4 and 6 have ink lines on the back, in addition to a pencil sketch on 6
Subject Access
Advertising
Animals
Businesses
Lux Theatre
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
N/A
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Norman Luxton business documents

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, advertisements and other documents pertaining to multiple businesses owned by Norman Luxton in Banff. File includes: advertising cards depicting the "Man Fish" of Lake Minnewanka at the Banff Indian Trading Post; a list of names of Stoney Nakoda community members commissione…
Date Range
[1915-1925]
1923-1924
1930
[1945-1950]
1932
1938
[1960]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E1 / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
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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 / E1 : Business records
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E1 / 14
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Date Range
[1915-1925]
1923-1924
1930
[1945-1950]
1932
1938
[1960]
Physical Description
0.7 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, advertisements and other documents pertaining to multiple businesses owned by Norman Luxton in Banff. File includes: advertising cards depicting the "Man Fish" of Lake Minnewanka at the Banff Indian Trading Post; a list of names of Stoney Nakoda community members commissioned to make souvenirs for the Indian Trading Post [1945-1950?]; flyers and tickets for film showings of “Mighty Lak’ a Rose”, “The Dawn Patrol”, “Captain of the Guard”, "Lilies of the Field" and "Make Me a Star" at the Lux Theatre between 1923 and 1938; a pamphlet pertaining to the King Edward Hotel; and stationery with letterheads promoting the King Edward Hotel and the Luxton Museum.
Notes
Full names of individuals listed on typed paper slip in file are provided under "Full Text" and "Name Access" fields in this entry; correct spellings under "Name Access"
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Kaquitts, George
Hunter, John
Hunter, Leah Rider
Rabbit, Nelson
Rabbit, Flora
Hunter, Annie
Twoyoungmen, Isaac
Simeon, Leah
Crawler, George
Rider, Eli
Soldier, Annie
Bearspaw, Gladys
Simeon, Mrs. Tom
Simeon, Cinderella (Kaquitts)
Wesley, Winnifred
Subject Access
Businesses
Luxton Museum
Lux Theatre
Advertising
Hotel
Artists
Souvenir
Museums
Cultural pluralism
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Films and film making
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Lake Minnewanka
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some items placed in mylar due to thin and fragile material
Category
Commerce and industry
Cultural pluralism
First nations
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Misc. brochures - Banff area.
Date Range
1922-1953
Reference Code
M36 / III / B / 4 / a / 2110
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
III.B. Annie White papers
Reference Code
M36 / III / B / 4 / a / 2110
Date Range
1922-1953
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Misc. brochures - Banff area.
Subject Access
WHITE, ANNIE
Churches
Highland Gatherings, Banff
Lux Theatre
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Rita Crick interview

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Part Of
Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection
Date Range
1974
Reference Code
S1 / 95
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
I. Interviews
Reference Code
S1 / 95
Responsibility
Interviewer: E. J. (Ted) Hart
Interviewer: Maryalice Harvey Stewart
Date Range
1974
Physical Description
1 sound recording
Subject Access
Bannerman family
Cave and Basin
Daem, Mary
Frank Lloyd Wright Pavilion
Greenham, Henry
Greenham, Margaret
Harrison, George
Lake Minnewanka
Lux Theatre
Mather's Skating Rink
Mountain School
Reynolds, Kyte
Round, Bill
Round, Doreen
Tally-hos
Warren, Mary Townsend Sharples Schaffer
Wilson, Tom
Finding Aid
Recording summary and reference cassette available
Title Source
Title based on contents of recording
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1916 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.751
Description
A quick sketch - has a cartoon quality to it - of performers doing their act on stage, with a orchestra playing music in the orchestra pit. Above the performers there are three small drawings referencing activities to do in Banff: near the TLC of drawing is one about the theatre “LUX THEATRE”, in t…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1916 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
21.0 x 23.3 cm
Description
A quick sketch - has a cartoon quality to it - of performers doing their act on stage, with a orchestra playing music in the orchestra pit. Above the performers there are three small drawings referencing activities to do in Banff: near the TLC of drawing is one about the theatre “LUX THEATRE”, in the middle near the top edge of drawing a boat with people “TO ENJOY BANFF GO ON THE RIVER,” and near the TRC of the drawing a vehicle “BREWSTER TRANSPORT.”
Subject
Lux theatre
Banff
Bow River
Brewster Transport
dancing
ballerina
acrobatics
comedy
actors
acting
music
orchestra
orchestra pit
boat
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.751
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