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Banff Gun Club
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photograph prints depicting members of the Banff Gun Club, including Norman Luxton. Photographs pertain to local hunting excursions including the Lake Louise area and canyon views; interior views of the Banff Gun Club building including a fireplace built by Norman Luxton [1924]; tr…
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-1910]
- 1924
- 1927
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D3d / PA - 1 to 24
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
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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 / D3 : Organizations
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D3d / PA - 1 to 24
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-1910]
- 1924
- 1927
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : b&w ; 11 x 9 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photograph prints depicting members of the Banff Gun Club, including Norman Luxton. Photographs pertain to local hunting excursions including the Lake Louise area and canyon views; interior views of the Banff Gun Club building including a fireplace built by Norman Luxton [1924]; trap shooting at a gun range in Banff; and Norman Luxton posing with pet dogs [including “Barney”], and with other Gun Club members [including L.C. Brown, W. Miller, J. Sturdy, L.C. Braken, and “McKenzie”]. Most individuals in photographs are not named.
- Notes
- File contains multiple duplicates
- Items LUX/I/D3d/PA-1 to 17 developed by company Byron Harmon Photography; original storage envelope kept in file with prints
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Subject Access
- Hunting
- Banff Gun Club
- Shooting
- Membership
- Club
- Animals
- Dogs
- Recreation
- Sports
- Travel
- Landscapes
- Community life
- Family and personal life
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- Duplicate negative copies of some photographs in file processed as LUX/I/D3d/NA-1 to NA-12
- Title Source
- Title retrieved from loose note stored in file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Dr. Gerald Wright fonds
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- Part Of
- Dr. Gerald Wright fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds pertains to 3 photograph prints of members of the St. Elias expedition in the Yukon, a large-format black and white print of a mountain range [possibly including St. Elias], 11 typed letters to Wright from W.E. (Smoke) Blanchard dated January-May 1965 discussing the expedition, 2 typed one-pa…
- Date Range
- 1965-1967
- Reference Code
- M585 / V805
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Organization record
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Dr. Gerald Wright fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M585 / V805
- Sous-Fonds
- M585
- Accession Number
- 2021.19
- Reference Code
- M585 / V805
- Date Range
- 1965-1967
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records (18 pages ; 21.6 x 27.9 cm) ; 4 photographs : b&w and col. ; 29.2 x 21.8 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- Dr. Gerald Wright (1917-2007) grew up in Brecon, South Wales, and studied medicine in Wales and London, England, throughout the 1940s. He served in the British Army in the Royal Army Medical Corps from 1942-1946 in North Africa and Italy. In 1951 Wright moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, due to its close proximity to the Canadian Rockies, where he maintained a general practice as a member of the Hunt Clinic. He went on to serve as Chief of Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital and the Lethbridge Municipal Hospital until his retirement in 1988. Shortly after arriving in Canada he became a member of the Alpine Club of Canada and attended many annual camps, often as camp doctor. He also participated in ACC expeditions to Mount St. Elias (1967, unsuccessful), Mount Alberta (1967, successful as part of the Alberta Team), and Mt. Waddington (1969). He also successfully summited Mt. Robson on his third attempt at the mountain. Wright hiked extensively throughout Nepal, Switzerland, South America, and New Zealand in addtion to the Rockies. He was also a member of the Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and was a founding member of the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition, where he served on the Board of Directors, helping to plan and lead many annual hiking trips.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds pertains to 3 photograph prints of members of the St. Elias expedition in the Yukon, a large-format black and white print of a mountain range [possibly including St. Elias], 11 typed letters to Wright from W.E. (Smoke) Blanchard dated January-May 1965 discussing the expedition, 2 typed one-page summaries of the attempt on the mountain [one written by Blanchard and includes a hand-drawn map of the area around the mountain], a Xerox copy of a letter written on University of Oregon Medical School letterhead listing the members of the St. Elias party and recommended medical tests to have completed prior to the expedition, a two-page typed list of gear & equipment, and a hand-written list of expedition members and the University of Oregon Medical School doctor and their contact information.
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Wright, Gerald
- Blanchard, W.E. (Smoke)
- Johnson, Roy
- Mock, R.G. (Tex)
- Sharp, Dave
- Swift, Bob
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Camps
- Centennial
- Climbing
- Club
- Discovery and exploration
- Glaciers
- Hiking
- Map
- Medicine
- Membership
- Mount St. Elias
- Mountain
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- Photography
- Records
- Record keeping
- Scenery
- Sports and recreation
- Travel and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Yukon
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Staples removed from letters and equipment lists
- Biographical Source Notes
- Memorial card
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
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- Part Of
- Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of materials collected by, and pertaining to, Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content includes daybooks, notebooks, correspondence and various notes collected by Maryalice during her time working as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies (now the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rock…
- Date Range
- 1939-2002, predominant 1965-2000
- Reference Code
- M9 / S13 / V605
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Reel to reel
- Textual record
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 9
- S 13
- V 605
- Sous-Fonds
- M 9
- S 13
- V 605
- Accession Number
- 17, 88, 120, 1183, 1900, 1923, 2045, 2125, 2198, 2762, 3180, 3208, 3276, 7412, 2014.8266, 2014.8267, 2014.8310
- Reference Code
- M9 / S13 / V605
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Reel to reel
- Textual record
- Private record
- Published record
- Date Range
- 1939-2002, predominant 1965-2000
- Physical Description
- 49 photographs: prints, negatives. -- 1 m textual records. -- 60 sound recordings: 52 audio cassettes, 8 reels
- History / Biographical
- Maryalice Harvey Stewart, 1923-2001, was Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies (now Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies) at Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1965 to 1976. She continued to do historical projects and was known for her knowledge of Banff and Rocky Mountain history.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of materials collected by, and pertaining to, Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content includes daybooks, notebooks, correspondence and various notes collected by Maryalice during her time working as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies (now the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Archives and Special Collections); research materials pertaining to the town of Banff, the Brewster family and other local subjects; personal interest materials, including cassette recordings of documentaries and lectures; personal materials, including correspondence, photographs, Maryalice's birth certificate, certifications and awards, and sheet music; and other related materials. Fonds consists of the following series and sub-series:
- Series I : Professional records Series I has two sub-series: I / A : Archives of the Canadian Rockies records (includes cataloguing cards, notes and other materials pertaining to Maryalice's role as Archivist/Director at the Archives of the Canadian Rockies between 1965-1976) I / B : Research and other professional records (includes Brewster family research notes, materials from various committees and organizations which Maryalice was involved in, documents related to an oral history project completed in 2000, professional correspondence, and related materials)
- Series II: Personal records (includes collected materials, personal interest materials, cassette recordings of documentaries and other subjects, sheet music, and various certificates and awards given to Maryalice).
- Name Access
- Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Professional and Personal Life
- Awards
- Banff townsite
- Buildings and facilities
- Community events
- Community life
- Correspondence
- Education
- Entertainment
- Employment
- History
- Lecture
- Membership
- Museums
- Municipal views
- Music
- Newspaper
- Organizations
- Publication
- Record keeping
- Records
- Research
- Songs
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
- Related Material
- S23 / II / B (National Park Wardens oral history project conducted by Maryalice Harvey Stewart)
- Creator
- Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on accession records
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Membership Pin
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.0156
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0156
- Description
- A round metal; pin with a blue enamel border. Within the enamel border is “FISH & GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION”. In the centre of the pin is raised relief of a fish jumping out of water and “BANFF”. Screw on back. Back is stamped with “STERLING”.
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- Title
- Membership Pin
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 1.9 x 1.9 cm
- Description
- A round metal; pin with a blue enamel border. Within the enamel border is “FISH & GAME PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION”. In the centre of the pin is raised relief of a fish jumping out of water and “BANFF”. Screw on back. Back is stamped with “STERLING”.
- Subject
- Whyte home
- Banff
- membership
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0156
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; enamel
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0171 a,b
- Description
- Two Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. a) A metal (gold-coloured) and enamel (red, white and blue) pin with a gold, red, and blue crown on top of a scallop-edged circle. Inscribed inside the outer circular edge “IMPERIAL ORDER DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPIRE” in gold lettering. There is a square Union…
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- Title
- Membership Pin
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; enamel
- Dimensions
- 3.8 x 2.5 cm
- Description
- Two Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire. a) A metal (gold-coloured) and enamel (red, white and blue) pin with a gold, red, and blue crown on top of a scallop-edged circle. Inscribed inside the outer circular edge “IMPERIAL ORDER DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPIRE” in gold lettering. There is a square Union Jack overlaying a white seven-pointed star. Under the Union Jack in the outer circular edge, in the centre, is a small oval the a gold line down the middle and the left side cut in half by another line. Connected by two chains at the top is a gold rectangle inscribed with “PRIMARY LIFE MEMBER” in blue writing. On the back of the rectangle is there is one horizontal hinged pin soldered on the back with a swivel-locking safety clasp on the left side. b) Same metal and enamel pin as a), but instead of an inscription of “IMPERIAL ORDER DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPIRE,” the inscription read “I O D E” right under the gold, red, blue crown. The top rectangle is also inscribed with “PAST REGENT” in gold overtop of blue enamel. 3.7 x 2.5 cm
- Credit
- Gift of Elmer Charlton, Banff, 2008
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0171 a,b
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0172 a,b
- Description
- Two Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire pins are held in a small jewelry box with a black bottom and clear top with a clasp-like locking system. The two pins rest on a piece of green foam.a) “IODE 25 YEARS” gold pin. The shape of the follows the shape of lettering of “IODE” and a banner underne…
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- Title
- Membership Pin
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 0.8 x 1.2 cm
- Description
- Two Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire pins are held in a small jewelry box with a black bottom and clear top with a clasp-like locking system. The two pins rest on a piece of green foam.a) “IODE 25 YEARS” gold pin. The shape of the follows the shape of lettering of “IODE” and a banner underneath, which reads “YEARS.” The lettering is reminiscent of old script. On the back of the pin is one horizontal hinged pin soldered on the back that is riveted at one end and fastens at the other end, with a swivel-locking safety clasp.b) “IODE 50 YEARS” gold pin. It is similar in shape to a) but slightly bigger in overall size. The colouring of the gold is slightly brighter and less dull. On the back of the pin is one horizontal hinged pin soldered on the back that is riveted at one end and fastens at the other end, with a swivel-locking safety clasp.1.1 x 1.8 cm
- Credit
- Gift of Elmer Charlton, Banff, 2008
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0172 a,b
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Membership Pin
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1238
- Description
- A vintage BIRKS Sterling silver pin with the raised letters “WA” on a Celtic Winchester cross. The WA represents the Women’s Auxiliary of the Anglican Church. Printed on the horizontal bar of the cross, on the back, “BIRKS” and underneath “STERLING”. A horizontal pin set, safety-pin type of clasp w…
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- Title
- Membership Pin
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 1.9 x 1.9 cm
- Description
- A vintage BIRKS Sterling silver pin with the raised letters “WA” on a Celtic Winchester cross. The WA represents the Women’s Auxiliary of the Anglican Church. Printed on the horizontal bar of the cross, on the back, “BIRKS” and underneath “STERLING”. A horizontal pin set, safety-pin type of clasp with a U-type closure for the pin, is soldered onto the back.
- Subject
- organization
- membership
- Women’s Auxiliary
- Credit
- Purchased from Phyllis Cain, Banff, 1988
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1238
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Membership Pin
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1239
- Description
- A metal (gold-coloured) and enamel (red, white and blue) pin with a gold, red, and blue crown on top of a scallop-edged circle. Inscribed inside the outer circular edge “IMPERIAL ORDER DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPIRE” in gold lettering. There is a square Union Jack overlaying a white seven-pointed star and…
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- Title
- Membership Pin
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2.57 x 2.0 cm
- Description
- A metal (gold-coloured) and enamel (red, white and blue) pin with a gold, red, and blue crown on top of a scallop-edged circle. Inscribed inside the outer circular edge “IMPERIAL ORDER DAUGHTERS OF THE EMPIRE” in gold lettering. There is a square Union Jack overlaying a white seven-pointed star and on the back under the pin set in raised lettering “BIRKS-ELLIS CLUB”. There is one horizontal hinged pin soldered on the back that is rivetted at one end and fastens at the other end (bottom) with a swivel-locking safety clasp.
- Credit
- Purchased from Phyllis Cain, Banff, 1988
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1239
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Membership Pin
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; enamel
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1266
- Description
- Gold pin with blue centre marked with gold “L”. Above central blue circle “Lions” below “International.” Lions in profile on either side.
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- Title
- Membership Pin
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- metal; enamel
- Dimensions
- 1.5 x 1.5 cm
- Description
- Gold pin with blue centre marked with gold “L”. Above central blue circle “Lions” below “International.” Lions in profile on either side.
- Subject
- pin
- Lions International
- organization
- membership
- Credit
- Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 2014
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.1266
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Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 9 photographs pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association. Images depict various unnamed association members [including one image of Eleanor Luxton?] at meetings and events.
- Date Range
- [ca.1950 - 1960]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C1 / PA - 1 to 9
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / C : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / C1 : Volunteer activities
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C1 / PA - 1 to 9
- Date Range
- [ca.1950 - 1960]
- Physical Description
- 9 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 9 photographs pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association. Images depict various unnamed association members [including one image of Eleanor Luxton?] at meetings and events.
- Notes
- Date range provided is estimate by Processing Archivist
- Subject Access
- Community events
- Membership
- Organizations
- Volunteering
- Family and personal life
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items stored in mylar
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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