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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies bulletins from 1931-1974 [some annotated] and one "Skyline Trails" bulletin [1960]. Content pertains to views and events from previous trips, schedules and planned destinations of trail rides, and membership lists.
Date Range
1931
1939
1941-1942
1944-1945
1948-1953
1955-1957
1960-1962
1964
1970
1972
1974
Reference Code
M545 / III / 8 to 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
Reference Code
M545 / III / 8 to 11
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
1931
1939
1941-1942
1944-1945
1948-1953
1955-1957
1960-1962
1964
1970
1972
1974
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies bulletins from 1931-1974 [some annotated] and one "Skyline Trails" bulletin [1960]. Content pertains to views and events from previous trips, schedules and planned destinations of trail rides, and membership lists.
Notes
Brochures are organized by date [see "Content Details"]
Name Access
Bagley, Ray
Round, F. W. E. (Bill), Jr.
Rungius, Carl
Crosby, Lou
Gibbon, John Murray
Subject Access
Advertising
Administration
Membership
Horses
Horseback riding
Camping
Entertainment
Travel
Tourism
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Moraine Lake
Lake Louise
Stewart Canyon
Spray Lakes
Larix Lake
Fatigue Pass
Ptarmigan Lake
Mount Assiniboine
Deception Pass
Wolverine Plateau
Simpson Pass
Wonder Pass
Kananaskis
Johnston Creek
Panther River
Red Deer
Lake O'Hara
Pulsatilla Pass
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
M545 / III / 8 : 1931-1948
M545 / III / 9 : 1949-1953
M545 / III / 10 : 1955-1962
M545 / III / 11 : 1964-1974
Processing Status
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Trail Riders news articles

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of original and scanned copies of newspaper articles pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and previous members of the organization. Includes articles pertaining to Wilf Carter, Parks Canada, Banff National Park tourism and community events; promotional travel article…
Date Range
[1935-1940]
1953
1956
[1960-1970]
1971
1974-1975
1977-1979
1981-1985
1994
1997-2002
2005-2008
Reference Code
M545 / III / 24 to 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / III / 24 to 25
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[1935-1940]
1953
1956
[1960-1970]
1971
1974-1975
1977-1979
1981-1985
1994
1997-2002
2005-2008
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of original and scanned copies of newspaper articles pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and previous members of the organization. Includes articles pertaining to Wilf Carter, Parks Canada, Banff National Park tourism and community events; promotional travel articles featuring the Trail Riders and horseback excursions; a satirical article from a 1953 Trail Riders Bulletin newsletter titled "Whoa Buttercup!"; a 1956 issue of "Focus" by the Toronto Camera Club featuring an article on the Trail Riders; and obituary articles for several previous riders and members.
Notes
File contains duplicates of some items
Name Access
Carter, Wilf
Rostron, Barbara
Power, Ralph
Waite, John
Kirk, Dora (Anderson)
O'Donnel, Frank
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Community events
Environment
Membership
Music
Musicians
Newspaper
Obituary
Organizations
Parks Canada
Recreation
Packing
Tourism
Trails
Travel
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Edmonton
Calgary
Ontario
Toronto
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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National and provincial associations and clubs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, programs and other textual items pertaining to associations and clubs based in Alberta and across Canada. Includes a small logo for the I.O.D.E. [Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire] Banff Winter Sports event in 1946 with attached ribbon; a lodge directory booklet for…
Date Range
1927
1929
1937
1946
1958
1975
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 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 / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 33
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1927
1929
1937
1946
1958
1975
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, programs and other textual items pertaining to associations and clubs based in Alberta and across Canada. Includes a small logo for the I.O.D.E. [Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire] Banff Winter Sports event in 1946 with attached ribbon; a lodge directory booklet for the B.P.O.E. [Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks] from 1929; a program and menu for a Northern Alberta Old Timers' Association banquet and dance in 1927; a brochure for a Calgary Gun Club trapshooting tournament; a banquet menu, list of members and event program for The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem through the Grand Priory of Canada; and an event booklet/menu for an Old Time Range Men's Dinner" hosted by Canadian Pacific.
Name Access
Dempsey, Jack
Grand Priory of Canada
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Banff Springs Hotel
Calgary Gun Club
Community events
Events
Membership
Churches
Religions
Shooting
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Conservation
I.O.D.E. logo placed in mylar to prevent further creasing
Category
Family and personal life
Religions
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal Trip Diaries

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Part Of
Lillian Gest fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to nine diaries kept by Lillian Gest from 1925-1939 from travels throughout the Canadian Rockies, Europe, and Alaska. Includes: M67 / 1 - 1 : top-bound red leather diary, dated 1925 on a paper sticker adheared to the front cover. Pertains to a pack trip through Banff and Jasper Nation…
Date Range
1925-1939
Reference Code
M67 / I / A / i / 1 - 1 to 1 - 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  9 images     10 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Lillian Gest fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M67 / S36 / V225
Series
I.A. Personal papers / diaries and trip notes
Sous-Fonds
M67
Sub-Series
i. Diaries
Accession Number
5142
Reference Code
M67 / I / A / i / 1 - 1 to 1 - 9
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1925-1939
Physical Description
9.5 cm of textual records (9 volumes ; 11 x 17.7 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to nine diaries kept by Lillian Gest from 1925-1939 from travels throughout the Canadian Rockies, Europe, and Alaska. Includes: M67 / 1 - 1 : top-bound red leather diary, dated 1925 on a paper sticker adheared to the front cover. Pertains to a pack trip through Banff and Jasper National Parks organized by Caroline Hinman. M67 / 1 - 2 : black leather diary, titled Europe 1390: Can Rs 1931 on a piece of paper taped to the front cover (paper is now loose). Pertains to a trip to Switzerland and France in 1930 and the 1931 annual Alpine Club of Canada backpacking trip around the Mount Assiniboine and Kootenay National Park areas. Also includes a list of names and addresses and a poem possibly written by Gest at the back of the diary. M67 / 1 -3 : red leather diary, dated 1933 on a paper sticker adheared to the front cover. Pertains to a pack trip organized by Caroline Hinman. M67 / 1 - 4 : red leather diary, dated 1934 on a paper sticker adheared to the front cover, torn in the bottom left corner. Pertains to a pack trip through Banff National Park into Jasper National Park organized by Caroline Hinman. Also includes notes on other events from the rest of the summer. M67 / 1 - 5 : black paper diary, dated 1935 on a paper sticker adheared to the front cover. Pertains to Walking trip through glacier Park June 26 to July 5 ; Lake Magog Camp ACC July 13 to Aug 2 ; Banff Aug 2 to Aug 25 ; Fay Hut Aug 26 to Sept 1 ; O'Hara Sept 3 to 8 ; Motor trip home. Includes total milages of trips and a list of food taken on the seven day Fay Hut trip. M67 / 1 - 6 : brown leather diary, dated 1936 on a paper sticker adheared to the front cover. Pertains to a visit to Banff before driving to Edmonton and then Jasper to begin the annual Alpine Club of Canada trip. Title of insert two reads "Aplinists Will Scale Mt. Brussels" - clipping is adheared to the page and cannot be removed. M67 / 1 - 7 : brown leather diary, dated 37 in red paint (possibly ink) on the front cover. Pertains to various trips and visits made by Gest to Banff and around Banff National Park. Includes details of visits to town, hikes, climbs, and motor car trips. The diary is written on the right hand pages until Gest ran out of room, at which point she returns to the front of the book and continues on the left hand pages. M67 / 1 - 8 : black leather diary, dated 38 in red paint (possibly ink) on the front cover. Pertains to trips Lillian Gest took to Banff, Lake Louise, Big Bend, and the Alpine Club of Canada camp at the Columbia Icefields during the summer of 1938. M67 / 1 - 9 : brown leather diary, dated 39 in red paint (possibly ink) on the front cover. Pertains to trips to Glacier Park, Goodsir Park, and a motor car trip to Washington and Oregon during the summer of 1939. Also includes title lists for reels (possibly pictures/slide shows), as well as a list of flower names at the back of the diary. Also includes loose items, mostly consisting of newspaper clippings, Alpine Club of Canada pamphlet, and three handwritten pages of loose paper.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned. Special note: to read M67 / 1 - 7 begin reading only the right hand pages. Towards the end of the diary Lillian Gest runs out of room and continues the entries at the beginning on the left hand pages.
Name Access
Gest, Lillian
Hinman, Caroline
Subject Access
Activities
Alpine Club of Canada
Cabins and shelters
Camping
Camps
Environment and Nature
European travel
Family and personal life
Guides
Hiking
Horse packing
Horseback riding
Lake O'Hara region
Membership
Mountaineering
Mountains
Outfitting
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Off the Beaten Track
Pack trips
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Tourism
Trails
Travel
Travel and Exploration
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Pipestone Pass
Saskatchewan River
Assiniboine
Mount Assiniboine
Jasper
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Gest, Lillian
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Other papers, University of Alberta

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of: student union constitutions and statutes, 1929; convocation programs, 1930, 1932, 1933; "Valedictory Exercises" program booklets, 1927 and 1933; The Gateway, Literary Supplement, 1930, containing essay by Eleanor Luxton, 2 copies; publication "The Trail", published by the U …
Date Range
1926-1935
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 95
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
LUX
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
II.B.1. Professional : Personal education
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B1 / 95
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1926-1935
Physical Description
1.75 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of: student union constitutions and statutes, 1929; convocation programs, 1930, 1932, 1933; "Valedictory Exercises" program booklets, 1927 and 1933; The Gateway, Literary Supplement, 1930, containing essay by Eleanor Luxton, 2 copies; publication "The Trail", published by the U of A Alumni Association, 1935; miscellaneous membership cards, certificates, dance cards, invitations, and other documents from Luxton's years as a student at the University of Alberta
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
University of Alberta
Subject Access
Banff Centre
Education
Events
Organizations
Membership
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Calgary Board of Trade

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54707
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one page of typed correspondence pertaining to the distribution of promotional map folders by members of the Calgary Board of Trade [1948], and 17 membership signs for the Calgary Board of Trade ranging from 1929 to 1950. All signs have original attached string for hanging/display …
Date Range
1929
1931-1941
1946-1950
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 28
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1929
1931-1941
1946-1950
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The Calgary Board of Trade, founded in 1890, was renamed the Calgary Chamber of Commerce in 1951.
Scope & Content
File consists of one page of typed correspondence pertaining to the distribution of promotional map folders by members of the Calgary Board of Trade [1948], and 17 membership signs for the Calgary Board of Trade ranging from 1929 to 1950. All signs have original attached string for hanging/display purposes.
Notes
Membership signs in file have been arranged chronologically.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Calgary Board of Trade
Membership
Advertising
Businesses
Organizations
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Three membership signs had metal paperclips attached which have been removed due to risk of rust damage and staining
Related Material
LUX / II / C1 / 29
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.calgarychamber.com/about-us/history
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
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Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association event programs, invitations, booklets

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of invitations, programs, brochures and other documents pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association. Includes two copies of a "Constitution and By-Laws" booklet, invitations and programs for Annual Round-Up and banquet events [various years], and two copie…
Date Range
[ca. 1920]
1922
1944-1945
1955-1961
1964
1976
1989
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C1 : Volunteer activities
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 30
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
[ca. 1920]
1922
1944-1945
1955-1961
1964
1976
1989
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of invitations, programs, brochures and other documents pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association. Includes two copies of a "Constitution and By-Laws" booklet, invitations and programs for Annual Round-Up and banquet events [various years], and two copies of an address given by Eleanor Luxton to the Association in 1956 titled "The Golden Link".
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Norman
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
Subject Access
Community events
Organizations
Membership
Public Speaking
Reunion
Music
Palliser Hotel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Other holiday cards and letters

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55036
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; …
Date Range
1915
[ca.1915-1920]
1930
[ca.1940-1950]
[ca.1970-1980]
1989
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 71
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
Date Range
1915
[ca.1915-1920]
1930
[ca.1940-1950]
[ca.1970-1980]
1989
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; letters from organizations including the Southern Alberta Pioneers’ and Old Timers’ Association; wedding invitations; and other personal correspondence.
Notes
Most items in file are not dated, some items do not name a recipient
One card in file is unsent letter written by Eleanor Luxton addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stockand[?]
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Holidays
Correspondence
Weddings
Charity
Membership
Organizations
Religions
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this file consist of Georgina Luxton's membership cards to Women's Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association [also one membership fee receipt], Canadian Red Cross, the Navy League of Canada, and Banff Springs Golf Club; invitations to Canadian Pacific Pools, Canadian Pacific…
Date Range
1914-1963
Reference Code
LUX / III / B2 - 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.B.2. Georgina Luxton : Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B2 - 2
Date Range
1914-1963
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Records in this file consist of Georgina Luxton's membership cards to Women's Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association [also one membership fee receipt], Canadian Red Cross, the Navy League of Canada, and Banff Springs Golf Club; invitations to Canadian Pacific Pools, Canadian Pacific Hotels Supper and Dance; tickets to the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics; Banff Post Office registration; receipts from various Banff businesses; hotel receipts; and passes to Banff Indian Days.
Name Access
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Membership
Club
Administration
Community events
Volunteering
Finances
Businesses
Sports and recreation
Hotel
Banff Indian Days
Banff Springs Hotel
Golfing
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
United States of America
Los Angeles
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Order of the Eastern Star and song booklets

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two published booklets which were gifted to Norman Luxton. Includes one copy of "The Lord's Work" published by the Order of the Eastern Star given to Norman Luxton; and one booklet of sheet music for the "Miami Fox Trot" signed by lyrical composer Mary Belle Rich with a personal no…
Date Range
1918
[1925-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6 / 18
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 / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6 / 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1918
[1925-1940]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 17.5 x 27 cm and 9 x 19 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two published booklets which were gifted to Norman Luxton. Includes one copy of "The Lord's Work" published by the Order of the Eastern Star given to Norman Luxton; and one booklet of sheet music for the "Miami Fox Trot" signed by lyrical composer Mary Belle Rich with a personal note to Norman.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Rich, Mary Belle
Subject Access
Music
Musicians
Order of the Eastern Star
Religions
Personal and Family Life
Organizations
Membership
Geographic Access
United States of America
Florida
Miami
Language
English
Conservation
Items have been placed in mylar sleeves
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
[Annotation on first page of "The Lord's Work" text:] "N.KL [sic] from MW" [Annotation on front of song book:] "To Norman K. Luxton With my Compliments Mary Belle Rich"
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