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Alberta business and news publication history

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54754

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's…

Date Range: [1905]; 1950; 1955; [1956-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 39

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 / 39

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1905]; 1950; 1955; [1956-1960]

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 23 x 29.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's business and financial development; and Alberta's economy.

Subject Access: Advertising; Businesses; Buildings; Construction; Commercial products; Commerce; Industry; History; Anniversary; Calgary Power Ltd.; Finances; Newspaper; Publication; Natural resources; Land, settlement and immigration; Land use

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Edmonton

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Brewing Co.

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs pertaining to crop harvesting, ploughing and unidentified men posing on horseback near Calgary. Images were used by the Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. Ltd. in 1956. Photographs are accompanied by a letter from Calgary Brewing Co. to Frank McHugh, thanking him for lo…

Date Range: 1956

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 388 to 402

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 - 388 to 402

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1956

Physical Description: 15 photographs : b&w prints ; 15 x 9 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs pertaining to crop harvesting, ploughing and unidentified men posing on horseback near Calgary. Images were used by the Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. Ltd. in 1956. Photographs are accompanied by a letter from Calgary Brewing Co. to Frank McHugh, thanking him for loaning the photographs to the company for duplication [likely for promotional purposes].

Name Access: McHugh, Frank

Subject Access: Advertising; Businesses; Commerce and industry; Farmland; Natural resources; Land use; Horses

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian news publications

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history…

Date Range: 1890; 1901; 1927; 1937

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 41 to 44

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 / 41 to 44

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1890; 1901; 1927; 1937

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 28.5 x 41 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history in Calgary; a Royal Visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Canada in 1901; Canadian trade, industry and tourism; and political tension between Russia and Japan prior to World War II.

Subject Access: Advertising; Agriculture; Businesses; Commerce; Environment; Finances; Indigenous Peoples; Land, settlement and immigration; Manufacturing; Military; National parks and reserves; Natural resources; Politics; Geography; History; Industry; Government; Royal Visit; Royal tours; Royalty; Sports and recreation; Tourism; Travel; War

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Edmonton; Quebec; Montreal; Russia; Japan

Language: English

Conservation: Edmonton Bulletin newspaper has been placed in mylar; All items stored flat in oversize box to prevent further creasing and damage

Category: Commerce and industry; Exploration, discovery and travel; Land, settlement and immigration; Politics

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Items are arranged chronologically in file box: LUX / II / F1 / 41 : "The Dominion Illustrated" [1890] LUX / II / F1 / 42 : "The Royal Visit to Canada 1901", Montreal Star LUX / II / F1 / 43 : "The National Number of the Montreal Herald" [1927] LUX / II / F1 / 44 : "Edmonton Bulletin" [1937]

Processing Status: Processed

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Flyers, brochures, coupons, catalogues, etc.

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of various advertisements, brochures, booklets, and other product information documents. Content pertains to the T. Eaton Co. [Eaton's], Manitoba Gypsum Co. Ltd., Bluebird Corporation electric washing machine, Hutton's Magneto and Auto Electric Service in Calgary, ADCO manure, Discove…

Date Range: [1915-1930]; 1931; [1945-1950]; [1960-1970]; [1973-1975]; 1976; [1980-1990]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 29

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 / 29

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1915-1930]; 1931; [1945-1950]; [1960-1970]; [1973-1975]; 1976; [1980-1990]

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of various advertisements, brochures, booklets, and other product information documents. Content pertains to the T. Eaton Co. [Eaton's], Manitoba Gypsum Co. Ltd., Bluebird Corporation electric washing machine, Hutton's Magneto and Auto Electric Service in Calgary, ADCO manure, Discovery House kitchen knives, cosmetics and fashion catalogues, Showgard stamp safety mounts, power vacs, Cee-Der-Log Buildings Ltd. [real estate and property development], Behr brand paint, and Red & White grocery store in High River.

Notes: Most dates provided are estimates by Processing Archivist based on contents of file

Name Access: Fowler, Roy

Subject Access: Advertising; Businesses; Commerce; Commercial products; Industry; Land use; Property; Mines and mineral resources; Natural resources

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Edmonton; High River; Ontario; Toronto; Manitoba; Winnipeg; Moncton

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items have been placed in mylar in file folder

Category: Commerce and industry; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Flyer for Red & White grocery store has mailing stamp attached to back, and ink stamp which reads: "HIGH RIVER ALBERTA MR [March] 31 [19]31" Back also annotated in black ink: "Roy Fowler Alderigde [sic]"

Processing Status: Processed

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Hunting and planting booklets

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of three published volumes pertaining to hunting, trapping and planting. Includes copy of "Manitoba Games Laws 1928", "Trapping for Profit" [Hudson's Bay Company, n.d.], and a gardening/plant guide titled "Seeds 1913".

Date Range: 1913; 1928; [1930-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 48

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 / 48

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1913; 1928; [1930-1940]

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (3 volumes ; 14.5 x 23.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of three published volumes pertaining to hunting, trapping and planting. Includes copy of "Manitoba Games Laws 1928", "Trapping for Profit" [Hudson's Bay Company, n.d.], and a gardening/plant guide titled "Seeds 1913".

Notes: Date of trapping booklet is unknown, date provided is estimate by Processing Archivist based on textual contents of item

Subject Access: Advertising; Agriculture; Animals; Businesses; Commercial products; Commerce; Hunting; Hudson's Bay Company; Fur trade; Trapping

Geographic Access: Canada; Manitoba; Alberta; Edmonton

Language: English

Conservation: Item with unidentified white substance on cover has been placed in mylar

Category: Commerce and industry; Environment; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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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

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Souvenir postcard album, Cuba

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one album of colorized commercial postcards and one postcard print. Content pertains to tourist attractions and communities within Havana and other rural regions of Cuba. Subjects include unidentified local families and individuals, crop harvesting [including bananas, pineapples an…

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - ca. 1905]; 1904; 1909; 1911

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PD - 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print

98 images 1 Electronic Resource

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

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PD - 3

GMD: Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Some items produced by Harris Bros. Co., and Curt Teich & Co.

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - ca. 1905]; 1904; 1909; 1911

Physical Description: 1 album (96 col. postcards ; 9 x 14 cm and 8 cm x 13.5 cm -- 1 print : b&w postcard ; 8 x 13 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one album of colorized commercial postcards and one postcard print. Content pertains to tourist attractions and communities within Havana and other rural regions of Cuba. Subjects include unidentified local families and individuals, crop harvesting [including bananas, pineapples and cane sugar], livestock, dockyard and wharf scenes, a street carnival and other community events in Havana, city views, Cuba's 1909 presidential inauguration, a mass burial site, cathedrals, landmarks, and botanical gardens. Most items not dated or annotated. Postcard print has personal message addressed to "David" [likely David McDougall] in 1909, and one postcard depicting mass burial site has personal message to David McDougall from Mr. Adam Mackenzie.

Notes: One postcard and b&w postcard print are annotated on back; Many items are duplicates of postcards in album LUX / II / E / PD - 4

Name Access: McDougall, David; Mackenzie, Adam

Subject Access: Tourism; Travel; Farmland; Animals; Churches; Memorial; Buildings; Businesses; Commerce; Community events; Horses; Transportation; Grave; Garden; Boats; Industry; Natural resources; Family and personal life

Geographic Access: Cuba; Havana

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Handle with caution if temporarily removing item[s] from album as corner insert spaces holding postcards may tear easily

Related Material: LUX / II / E / PD - 4

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Commerce and industry; Environment; Natural resources; Transportation; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Souvenir postcard album, Cuba

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one album of colorized commercial postcards. Content pertains to tourist attractions and communities within Havana and other rural regions of Cuba. Subjects include unidentified local families and individuals, crop harvesting, livestock, boating scenes, market vendors, community ev…

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - ca. 1910]; 1909

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PD - 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Postcard

102 images 1 Electronic Resource

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

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PD - 4

GMD: Album; Postcard

Responsibility: Some items produced by Harris Bros. Co., and Curt Teich & Co.

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - ca. 1910]; 1909

Physical Description: 1 album (101 col. postcards ; 9 x 14 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one album of colorized commercial postcards. Content pertains to tourist attractions and communities within Havana and other rural regions of Cuba. Subjects include unidentified local families and individuals, crop harvesting, livestock, boating scenes, market vendors, community events, city views, Cuba's 1909 presidential inauguration, tourist attractions and landmarks in Havana, rural villages, and Cuban landscapes.