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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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Banff, Canada's First National Park images

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and v…
Date Range
1902 - 1958
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1902 - 1958
Physical Description
59 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and various views in and around the town of Banff.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Name Access
Paris, Cyril
Browne, George
Browne, Belmore
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Orr, Lorne
Brewster, Fern
Brewster, Jim
Luxton, George
Dunsmore, Fulton
Subject Access
Animals
Artists
Banff Indian Days
Banff Winter Carnival
Bighorn Sheep
Bridges
Businesses
Canoes and canoeing
Cave and Basin
Community events
Community life
Competition
Elk
Environment
Family and personal life
History
Hotels
Land, settlement and immigration
Leisure
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Mountaineering
Mountains
Museums
Municipal views
Multiculturalism
Painting
Public events
Research
Recreation
Royalty
Royal Visit
Settlement
Skating
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Skiing
Sports
Swimming
Tourism
Wildlife
Winter
Winter Carnival
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Lake Minnewanka
Mount Norquay
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Charity, educational and research organizations

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the H…
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1939
1945
1950
1956-1958
1985
Reference Code
LUX / II / C1 / 32
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 / 32
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Organization record
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1939
1945
1950
1956-1958
1985
Physical Description
1.2 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 17.5 x 21 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 published pamphlets and booklets, and an undated "Red Cross Banff" paper logo. Content pertains to a Teacher's Association event in Calgary in 1939; the Calgary Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; a collection of transcribed letters sent to William McMurray of the Hudson's Bay Company which were read before the Historical and Scientific Society of Manitoba [1950]; a report by the Social Science Research Council of Canada; Alberta Blue Cross membership information; and a copy of "Pioneer Naturalists of the Rocky Mountains and the Selkirks" published for the Calgary Field Naturalists' Society with a note to Eleanor Luxton from author Beryl Hallworth.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Hallworth, Beryl
Subject Access
Education
Research
Events
National parks and reserves
Animals
Charity
Environment
Government
Personal and Professional Life
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
Edmonton
Ontario
Ottawa
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Family history notes, editing notes, other

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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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Drafts, correspondence and other collected documents

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of poetry drafts, receipts and invoices, loose notes, and correspondence. Content pertains to the history of Western Canada, ranching, and the purchase of farm and ranching equipment by Laura and Roderick Riddle MacLeay in High River.
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
1907
1955
1958
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
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 / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 12
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
1907
1955
1958
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of poetry drafts, receipts and invoices, loose notes, and correspondence. Content pertains to the history of Western Canada, ranching, and the purchase of farm and ranching equipment by Laura and Roderick Riddle MacLeay in High River.
Notes
Documents were possibly used as research material in the creation of the book Leaves from the Medicine Tree, published in 1960 by the High River Pioneer's and Old Timers' Association
Name Access
MacLeay, Roderick Riddle
MacLeay, Laura
Subject Access
Commerce
Industry
Finances
Poetry
History
Ranches
Ranching
Correspondence
Communications
Research
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Red Deer
High River
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar
Category
Commerce and industry
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Alberta historical photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Album consists of 14 photographs and accompanying notes pertaining to various historical events in Alberta. Photographs in album pertain to the Ranchmen's Club in Calgary; an unidentified Stoney Nakoda chief receiving royalty payments for oil extraction in 1929; a group of police officers gathered …
Date Range
[1955-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PD - 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
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 / PD - 6
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1955-1960]
Physical Description
1 album (14 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm)
Scope & Content
Album consists of 14 photographs and accompanying notes pertaining to various historical events in Alberta. Photographs in album pertain to the Ranchmen's Club in Calgary; an unidentified Stoney Nakoda chief receiving royalty payments for oil extraction in 1929; a group of police officers gathered outside of a building [possibly the North-West Mounted Police Barracks in Canmore]; a cattle ranch, possibly located on a Blackfoot reserve; and other related subjects.
Notes
Photographs are copies of older images which were reproduced by Eleanor Luxton, ca.1955-1960. Dates and ownership details of original images is unknown.
Subject Access
Research
History
Animals
Club
Community life
Environment
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Land, settlement and immigration
Natural resources
Oil
Organizations
Ranchers and ranching
Ranches
Stoney Nakoda First Nations
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Morley
Canmore
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright status unknown
Language
English
Category
Environment
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Land, settlement and immigration
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Pamphlets, programmes, books, other publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of pamphlets, event programmes, information booklets, song books, bound publications and other published materials collected by members of the Luxton family. Content pertains to community events, including Banff and Calgary area trapshooting tournaments and organization meetings; an e…
Date Range
1892
1905
1914
[1920-1925]
1921-1922
1924-1928
1930
1932-1937
1939-1940
1943
1950
1955-1959
1977
1981
1986
1988
1990
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 67 to 70
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 / 67 to 70
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1892
1905
1914
[1920-1925]
1921-1922
1924-1928
1930
1932-1937
1939-1940
1943
1950
1955-1959
1977
1981
1986
1988
1990
Physical Description
12.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of pamphlets, event programmes, information booklets, song books, bound publications and other published materials collected by members of the Luxton family. Content pertains to community events, including Banff and Calgary area trapshooting tournaments and organization meetings; an exhibit opening at the Glenbow Museum [1981]; scientific theory and human evolution; Japanese study books; Canadian and global politics; international travel; and various other subjects.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Academics
Advertising
Art
Banff Community High School
Animals
Businesses
Calgary Gun Club
Ceremony
Commerce and industry
Community events
Community life
Dancing
Education
Glenbow Foundation
History
Horses
Horseback riding
Hunting
Industry
Japanese
Language
Military
Museums
Municipal views
Music
Organizations
Politics
Politics and government
Public events
Publication
Recreation
Research
Religions
Royal Visit
Royal tours
School
Science and technology
Shooting
Ski lodges and cabins
Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Travel
War
World War I
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
United States of America
Japan
Tokyo
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Japanese
Latin
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Military
Politics
Religions
Science and technology
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items in file are organized into 4 file folders based on contents: LUX / II / F1 / 67 : Pamphlets, event programs and booklets LUX / II / F1 / 68 : Booklets and small publications LUX / II / F1 / 69 : Books and bound publications LUX / II / F1 / 70 : Loose and other published materials
Processing Status
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Other collected notes and correspondence

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of typed letters, notes and other documents, including a research bibliography; questions and comments about the history of the Morley Trading Post; a letter from Laurence Drummond pertaining to Canadian University Service Overseas organization projects in Kenya [1967]; a letter givin…
Date Range
[1925-1930]
[1940-1960]
1967
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 30
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
[1925-1930]
[1940-1960]
1967
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of typed letters, notes and other documents, including a research bibliography; questions and comments about the history of the Morley Trading Post; a letter from Laurence Drummond pertaining to Canadian University Service Overseas organization projects in Kenya [1967]; a letter giving an account of a trip aboard the ship Hoegh Silvercloud; and a paper printed image of Sir Oliver Wheeler, Surveyor General of India [1941-1946].
Notes
Most items in file are not dated, most authors unknown
Name Access
Wheeler, E. O. (Edward Oliver)
Subject Access
Research
Genealogy
Family and personal life
Travel
Organizations
Communications
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Kenya
Language
English
Conservation
Damaged item stored in mylar due to fragile condition
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Sparrow family history

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one soft cover volume containing newspaper clippings, typed notes and a government document pertaining to Angus Charles Sparrow, Harriet Ann Sparrow and their descendants. Volume was likely compiled by Janet Sparrow between 1950 and 1964.
Date Range
1950
[ca.1950-1964]
1956
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 37 (oversize)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 37 (oversize)
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1950
[ca.1950-1964]
1956
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (1 volume : 28 x 40 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one soft cover volume containing newspaper clippings, typed notes and a government document pertaining to Angus Charles Sparrow, Harriet Ann Sparrow and their descendants. Volume was likely compiled by Janet Sparrow between 1950 and 1964.
Name Access
Sparrow, Janet
Sparrow, Harriet
Sparrow, Angus
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Genealogy
Research
History
Newspaper
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Malcolm Geddes fonds

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts …
Date Range
[1896-2013]
Reference Code
M39 / V756
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 39
V 756
Sous-Fonds
M 39
V 756
Accession Number
5545, 6504, 7846, 2014.8306, 2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / V756
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Responsibility
Some views are by Malcolm Geddes; many were obtained through other sources
Date Range
[1896-2013]
Physical Description
444 photographs: 385 b&w and col. transparencies, 59 b&w prints -- 1 album (28 b&w prints) -- 11 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Malcolm Daniel Geddes, 1866-1927, was a journalist, publisher and mountaineer at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Geddes was one of the founders of the "Farmers and Ranch Review" in 1904, and served as vice-president and editor until his death. He joined the Alpine Club of Canada in 1917, was active in ACC summer camps and served as Honorary Secretary from 1924 to 1926. Geddes was killed in a mountaineering accident on Mount Lefroy in 1927.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts and publications), Malcolm's career in real estate, family letters, financial records, records of mountain ascents and hikes with the Alpine Club of Canada, family trees and genealogical research, and other related materials.
Notes
Fonds consists of three series:
Series I : Professional records I / A : Published materials I / B : Manuscripts and notes I / C : Professional correspondence
Series II : Financial records
Series III : Personal and family records III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions III / B : Genealogy and research III / C : Other personal and family records
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Hiking
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Poetry
Property
Finances
Commerce and industry
Communications
Correspondence
Genealogy
History
Research
Publication
Travel
Mountains
Mountaineering
Biography
Obituary
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
British Columbia
Ontario
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description
electronic finding aid
Creator
Geddes, Malcolm
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Content Details
Arrangement of fonds was redone by Processing Archivist Kate Skelton between December 2020 and March 2021 to accommodate unprocessed materials from accessions 7846, 2014.8306 and 2015.8558
Processing Status
Processed
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