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Crag and Canyon stories

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55100
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, opinion articles and other written work produced for publication in the Crag and Canyon newspaper. Content pertains to World War II and Banff troops, local townsite development, and a New Years celebration in Morley.
Date Range
[1922-1932]
[1939-1945]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D4 / 13
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 / D4 : Writing
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D4 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1922-1932]
[1939-1945]
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, opinion articles and other written work produced for publication in the Crag and Canyon newspaper. Content pertains to World War II and Banff troops, local townsite development, and a New Years celebration in Morley.
Notes
One article draft (letter to the editor) includes edits and additions made by Norman Luxton; original author unknown
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Newspaper
Publication
Townsite development
Municipal views
Military
War
World War II
Cultural pluralism
First Nations
Holidays
Community events
Community life
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Language
English
Category
Communications
Cultural pluralism
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Military
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Newspaper publication drafts, printed copies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55607
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten drafts, notes and printed advertising posters pertaining to sales and promotional events at Dave White's store in Banff. Drafts were possibly produced by Norman Luxton.
Date Range
[ca.1905-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D4 / 15 to 19
Description Level
5 / File
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 / D4 : Writing
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D4 / 15 to 19
Date Range
[ca.1905-1920]
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records (12 pages ; 25 x 36 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten drafts, notes and printed advertising posters pertaining to sales and promotional events at Dave White's store in Banff. Drafts were possibly produced by Norman Luxton.
Name Access
White, David Mackintosh (Dave)
Subject Access
Advertising
Publication
Commerce
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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How Canada's last frontier outlaw died

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one multi-page published article from MacLean's Magazine, titled "How Canada's last frontier outlaw died: Real facts of Almighty Voice's last stand, when he fought 1,000 men for three days, told for the first time by Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance". Article was published January 1,…
Date Range
1924
Reference Code
LUX / I / E2 / 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
  1 Electronic Resource  
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 / E2 : Personal papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E2 / 15
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Published by MacLean's Magazine
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one multi-page published article from MacLean's Magazine, titled "How Canada's last frontier outlaw died: Real facts of Almighty Voice's last stand, when he fought 1,000 men for three days, told for the first time by Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance". Article was published January 1, 1924.
Notes
First page of article has two small illustrations on bottom in black ink. Article is in three physical parts (one double-sided page, two clippings).
Name Access
Chief Buffalo Child Long Lance
Almighty Voice
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
History
Publication
Magazine
Geographic Access
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Professional records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of 7 sub-series: *1. Personal education, [ca.1920]-1973: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's personal education and include records relating to her primary and secondary schooling; the University of Alberta, her teacher training at the University of Alberta summ…
Date Range
[ca.1890] - 1993
Reference Code
LUX / II / B
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional Series
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1890] - 1993
Physical Description
16 m textual records, graphic materials and sound recordings
Scope & Content
Series consists of 7 sub-series:
*1. Personal education, [ca.1920]-1973: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's personal education and include records relating to her primary and secondary schooling; the University of Alberta, her teacher training at the University of Alberta summer school; the Provincial Normal School in Edmonton; post-secondary schooling at Sir George Williams College where she studied Commerce, Engineering, and received her Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.). Between 1933 and 1952, Eleanor Luxton participated in numerous other personal education activities, including: drama studies, 1933 (Banff School of Drama? and/or Banff School of Fine Arts?); Garbutt Business College, Calgary (office practices, 1937), St. Stephen's College, Edmonton (1940), Ottawa Technical High School (machine draughting, 1940-1941); German language studies (1951); Banff School of Fine Arts (radio writing and techniques, 1951, 1952); Western Canada Institute, Calgary (literature, before 1952).
*2. Teaching career: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's teaching career and include her teaching papers from secondary school and university.
*3. Engineering career, 1935-1946: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's work at the Canadian Pacific Railway in Montreal.
*4. Historical research, 1890-[ca.1995]: Records in this sub-series pertain to biographical research files on individuals and families in the High River area and other ranching communities of southern Alberta; research notes, files, and recordings gathered for the High River and southern Alberta ranching research projects; articles, photographs collected for the High River and southern Alberta ranching research projects, and project records relating to the Glenbow-Alberta Institute research projects on High River and southern Alberta ranching. These records include project outlines, monthly and annual reports, expense statements, correspondence, register book, lists and notes. Also included in this sub-series are Canadian and western history research papers; McDougall family research papers; Luxton family research papers.
*5. Literary papers, 1969-1975: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's writings on Luxton's Pacific Crossing; Banff, Canada's First National Park; Latch String Out; Stoney Medicine.
*6. Lectures and Speeches, [195-]-1993.
*7. Other, 1936-1979.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Professional and Personal Life
School
University
Education
Research
Publication
History
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Edmonton
Quebec
Montreal
Category
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Family history notes, editing notes, other

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55126
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to her family history [including notes on Georgina Luxton], Norman Luxton's 1901 voyage aboard the Tilikum, a 1909 hunting trip north of Banff involving Norman Luxton and mountain guide George Harrison, and other related notes. Includes notes writ…
Date Range
1924
[1960-1970]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 26
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / C3 : Diaries, daybooks, notebooks, notes
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 26
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1924
[1960-1970]
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to her family history [including notes on Georgina Luxton], Norman Luxton's 1901 voyage aboard the Tilikum, a 1909 hunting trip north of Banff involving Norman Luxton and mountain guide George Harrison, and other related notes. Includes notes written on an envelope which was previously mailed to Georgina Luxton in 1924.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Biography
Research
Publication
Genealogy
Recreation
Sports
Hunting
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Morley
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Memberships and donations

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55167
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of receipts, correspondence and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1978 and 1994. Contents pertain to memberships for various organizations and charities which Eleanor Luxton was involved with, including the Whyte Museum, the University of Alberta Alumni Association, the A…
Date Range
1978-1994
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 205 to 209
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 / D : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 205 to 209
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
1978-1994
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of receipts, correspondence and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1978 and 1994. Contents pertain to memberships for various organizations and charities which Eleanor Luxton was involved with, including the Whyte Museum, the University of Alberta Alumni Association, the Arctic Institute of North America, the Canadian Liver Foundation, and others; donations and academic scholarship funds; and related publication orders.
Notes
Contents are arranged by subject: LUX / II / D / 205 : Membership and donation receipts, confirmations LUX / II / D / 206 : Membership and donation correspondence LUX / II / D / 207 : Historical association memberships, publication orders (1988) LUX / II / D / 208 : Donation and membership cheque receipts, 1992-1993 LUX / II / D / 209 : Donation acknowledgements and thank-you letters, 1992-1994
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Organizations
Finances
Membership
Education
Personal and Professional Life
Charity
Publication
Communications
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Education
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Philatelic orders, subscriptions, publishing, other

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55168
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices, receipts, financial statements and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to philatelic [stamps and other ephemera] orders from the Royal Mint and Canada Post; receipts and renewal forms for subscriptions to publications, including Maclean's Magazine, Fi…
Date Range
1970
1974
1979-1990
1993
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 210 to 215
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 210 to 215
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1970
1974
1979-1990
1993
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices, receipts, financial statements and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to philatelic [stamps and other ephemera] orders from the Royal Mint and Canada Post; receipts and renewal forms for subscriptions to publications, including Maclean's Magazine, Financial Times, Reader's Digest, and newsletters for various charities and organizations; financial statements for Eleanor Luxton's credit accounts at Birk's, Woodward's and Eaton's; documents pertaining to publishing contracts and royalty agreements between Summerthought Ltd. and Gray's Publishing Ltd., and Eleanor Luxton; and other miscellaneous business and financial documents.
Notes
Contents arranged by subject: LUX / II / D / 210 & 211 : Philatelic orders LUX / II / D / 212 : Subscription receipts and renewals LUX / II / D / 213 : Other financial accounts LUX / II / D / 214 : Publishing contracts and royalties LUX / II / D / 215 : Other materials
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Businesses
Finances
Government
Commercial products
Commerce
Grays Publishing Ltd.
Personal and Professional Life
Souvenir
Leisure
Membership
Publication
Magazine
Legal and Financial
Organizations
Charity
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Ontario
Ottawa
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Government
Law and justice
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Eleanor and Norman Luxton, family and friends

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55176
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 prints depicting Eleanor and Norman Luxton, as well as various friends and colleagues. Content pertains to a book signing event featuring Eleanor Luxton [possibly ca.1971 after publication of the book "Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing"]; early photographs of Norman and Eleanor…
Date Range
1906
[1912-1913]
[1915-1920]
[1939]
[1940-1945]
[1971]
1973
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 340 to 351
Description Level
5 / File
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 - 340 to 351
Date Range
1906
[1912-1913]
[1915-1920]
[1939]
[1940-1945]
[1971]
1973
Physical Description
12 photograph prints : b&w and col.; 20.5 x 25.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 prints depicting Eleanor and Norman Luxton, as well as various friends and colleagues. Content pertains to a book signing event featuring Eleanor Luxton [possibly ca.1971 after publication of the book "Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing"]; early photographs of Norman and Eleanor Luxton; Moses and Mark Dixon of the Stoney Nakoda tribe with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England [1939?]; Eleanor Luxton with professional colleagues [ca.1940-1945?]; and a university graduation portrait of Della Stanley with a note addressed to Eleanor Luxton.
Notes
File includes three duplicate copies of LUX / II / E / PA - 340
Some items are annotated
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Norman
Dixon, Mark
Dixon, Moses
Stanley, Della
Subject Access
Academics
Community events
Community life
Events
Education
Family and personal life
Indigenous Peoples
Personal and Professional Life
Publication
Animals
Dogs
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Quebec
Montreal
New Brunswick
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Education
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Luxton home, Montreal trip, 1971 book exhibit

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55180
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 35 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's family members and travels between 1930-1940; a trip to Montreal [1955]; an exhibit featuring Eleanor Luxton's book, "Luxton's Pacific Crossing", 1971; and Eleanor Luxton visiting friends near Luxton Park [Langford, B.C.?].
Date Range
[1930-1940]
1955
1967
1971-[1972]
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 403 to 437
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 - 403 to 437
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1930-1940]
1955
1967
1971-[1972]
Physical Description
35 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12.5 x 9cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 35 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's family members and travels between 1930-1940; a trip to Montreal [1955]; an exhibit featuring Eleanor Luxton's book, "Luxton's Pacific Crossing", 1971; and Eleanor Luxton visiting friends near Luxton Park [Langford, B.C.?].
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
Tourism
Winter
Landscapes
Picnics and picnicking
Publication
Events
Public events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
British Columbia
Langford
Quebec
Montreal
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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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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