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Canada and the Present War [1939 - 1942]

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Scrapbook is titled "Canada and the Present War" and consists of newspaper clippings including some full-page excerpts and smaller articles. Scrapbook includes table of contents on first page [see "Content Details"]. Content pertains to Canadian industry, trade, agriculture, national exports, warti…

Date Range: [1939 - 1942]

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 - 20

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Scrapbook

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records

Sous-Fonds: III. Luxton Family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 - 20

GMD: Textual record; Scrapbook

Date Range: [1939 - 1942]

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Scrapbook is titled "Canada and the Present War" and consists of newspaper clippings including some full-page excerpts and smaller articles. Scrapbook includes table of contents on first page [see "Content Details"]. Content pertains to Canadian industry, trade, agriculture, national exports, wartime production, and national and global politics; includes statistics for these subjects from World War I and World War II eras [1914 to ca.1942].

Subject Access: Commerce and industry; Communications; Education; Environment; History; Industry; Labour; Laws and legislation; Military; Mines and mineral resources; Mining; Natural resources; Agriculture; Politics; Politics and government; Science and technology; Ship; War; World War I; World War II

Geographic Access: Canada; Ontario; Germany; United States of America; Russia

Language: English

Conservation: Two metal binder rings were removed to prevent risk of future rust damage and contamination. Scrapbook has been re-fastened with unbleached twine and interleaved with acid-free tissue.

Category: Commerce and industry; Communications; Education; Government; Labour; Military; Natural resources; Politics; Science and technology

Title Source: Title based on contents of item

Content Details: [Scrapbook table of contents]: Telephone System in Canada Argentine Crops and Canada Farm Production in Canada Business Trends and Industry Income Taxes Newsprint St. Lawrence Power Pact Canada's War Metals Long or Short War Food Industries and Capacity Production Canada Wheat and the War War and Wool War Effect on Travel and Foreign Trade Minerals and War Canada and Ships Chemicals and War How Vulnerable are our Mines? Necessary Supplies for War Comparison between Canada 1914 and 1939 War quickens business in Canada Canada's Balance of Trade Radium Development and Trade with South America Election Platforms - Dominion Elections

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Canada. Atmospheric Environment Service fonds

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Part Of: Canada. Atmospheric Environment Service fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of meteorological registers for Anthracite station, 1929-1933, indicating rain, snow, weather, miscellaneous phenomena and extremes of temperature; and daily weather records for Banff station, 1955-1980, indicating detailed climatological observations and instrument readings.

Date Range: 1929-1933, 1955-1980

Reference Code: M443

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Government record

Part Of: Canada. Atmospheric Environment Service fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 443

Sous-Fonds: M 443

Accession Number: 3391, 3494

Reference Code: M443

GMD: Textual record; Government record

Date Range: 1929-1933, 1955-1980

Physical Description: 29 v. of textual records

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of meteorological registers for Anthracite station, 1929-1933, indicating rain, snow, weather, miscellaneous phenomena and extremes of temperature; and daily weather records for Banff station, 1955-1980, indicating detailed climatological observations and instrument readings.

Name Access: Canada. Atmospheric Environment Service

Subject Access: Environment; Government; Science and technology

Access Restrictions: Reference use only; Other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Canada. Atmospheric Environment Service

Category: Environment; Government; Science and technology

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Canada. Meteorological Division fonds

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Part Of: Canada. Meteorological Division fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of selections of correspondence between Norman Bethune Sanson (1862-1949) and the Director of the Meteorological Service (later Division), pertaining to meteorological matters, snow surveys and Sulphur Mountain observatory, 1916-1928; Sanson's retirement and pensionary rights, 1932; …

Date Range: Microfilm copy and printout were made in 1969 and 1972

Reference Code: M244

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Machine-readable data file; Textual record; Government record

Part Of: Canada. Meteorological Division fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 244

Sous-Fonds: M 244

Accession Number: 546, 1511

Reference Code: M244

GMD: Machine-readable data file; Textual record; Government record

Other Title Info: Material also known as Norman Sanson papers

Date Range: Microfilm copy and printout were made in 1969 and 1972

Physical Description: 20 cm of textual records. -- 1 reel of microfilm

History / Biographical: This federal government department was known as the Meteorological Service until 1936. Directors were Frederick Stupart, 1894-1929, and J. Patterson, 1929-1946.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of selections of correspondence between Norman Bethune Sanson (1862-1949) and the Director of the Meteorological Service (later Division), pertaining to meteorological matters, snow surveys and Sulphur Mountain observatory, 1916-1928; Sanson's retirement and pensionary rights, 1932; and Sanson's meteorological research involving old records and care of the observatory, 1934-1942.

Name Access: Canada. Meteorological Division; Sanson, Norman

Subject Access: Environment; Government; Science and technology

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: item description

Creator: Canada. Meteorological Division

Category: Environment; Government; Science and technology

Title Source: Title based on accession records and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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The Canadian Rockies in One Hour with Ben Gadd

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing an episode of "Canadian Rockies in One Hour" published by CVTV, featuring Ben Gadd.

Date Range: 1998

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 6

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 6

GMD: Video

Responsibility: Produced by CVTV, Shaw Cable

Date Range: 1998

Physical Description: 1 VHS tape

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing an episode of "Canadian Rockies in One Hour" published by CVTV, featuring Ben Gadd.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Natural history; Science and technology; Environment

Geographic Access: Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Science and technology

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Community and organization event invitations and newsletters

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of event invitations, programmes and newsletters sent to Eleanor Luxton by various organizations, clubs and associations between 1974 and 1993. Includes content pertaining to the Canadian Broadcasting League, the University of Alberta President's Club, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian…

Date Range: 1974; 1978-1981; 1987-1988; 1992-1993

Reference Code: LUX / II / C1 / 34 to 36

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 / 34 to 36

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Date Range: 1974; 1978-1981; 1987-1988; 1992-1993

Physical Description: 6.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of event invitations, programmes and newsletters sent to Eleanor Luxton by various organizations, clubs and associations between 1974 and 1993. Includes content pertaining to the Canadian Broadcasting League, the University of Alberta President's Club, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Concordia University, the Kinette Club of Banff, the Arctic Institute of North America, the Glenbow Museum, the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Plains Research Center, and other organizations.

Notes: Some items are annotated; Folder LUX / II / C1 / 34 contains invitations and programmes; LUX / II / C1 / 35 and 36 contain newsletters

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; University of Alberta; Royal Society of Canada

Subject Access: Personal and Professional Life; Events; Community events; Organizations; University; Museums; Research; Education; Environment; Communications

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Edmonton

Language: English

Conservation: Some items had metal paperclips removed

Category: Family and personal life; Science and technology; Communications; Education; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Compass, Banff fun, Jasper malls

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthe…

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 1 to 39

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / II / B : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 1 to 39

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Physical Description: 39 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthew Wheeler creating illustrations for the book; the construction of commercial buildings in Jasper; Cia Gadd comparing colour swatches; and deer grazing, possibly outside of the Gadd family home in Jasper.

Material Details: Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Gadd, Cia; Wheeler, Matthew

Subject Access: Publication; Map; Landscapes; Wildlife; Deer; Mountains; Construction; Townsite development; Geology; Environment; Natural history; Science and technology

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: Corresponding negatives in file V810 / II / A / NA - 1 to 51

Category: Environment; Science and technology

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Compass, Banff fun, Jasper malls

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of negative photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matth…

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / NA - 1 to 15

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / II / B : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / NA - 1 to 15

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Physical Description: 51 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of negative photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthew Wheeler creating illustrations for the book; the construction of commercial buildings in Jasper; Cia Gadd comparing colour swatches; and deer grazing, possibly outside of the Gadd family home in Jasper.

Material Details: Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Gadd, Cia; Wheeler, Matthew

Subject Access: Publication; Map; Landscapes; Wildlife; Deer; Mountains; Construction; Townsite development; Geology; Environment; Natural history; Science and technology

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: Corresponding prints in file V810 / II / A / PA - 1 to 39

Category: Environment; Science and technology

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Computer illustration

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence and notes sent to Ben Gadd by his son, Toby Gadd, pertaining to computer-generated illustration software which Toby used to help produce the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1994

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 24

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 24

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1994

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence and notes sent to Ben Gadd by his son, Toby Gadd, pertaining to computer-generated illustration software which Toby used to help produce the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Correspondence; Art; Natural history; Science and technology

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Jasper

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Science and technology

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Current Events [January - March 1940]

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Scrapbook is handmade from coloured construction paper. Scrapbook has annotated title page which reads "Current Events January February March". Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings relating to media coverage of World War II from early 1940.

Date Range: 1940

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 - 25

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Scrapbook; Newspaper clipping

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records

Sous-Fonds: III. Luxton Family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 - 25

GMD: Textual record; Scrapbook; Newspaper clipping

Date Range: 1940

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Scrapbook is handmade from coloured construction paper. Scrapbook has annotated title page which reads "Current Events January February March". Scrapbook contains newspaper clippings relating to media coverage of World War II from early 1940.

Notes: Some pages are annotated in pen with dates [presumably the month and year of publication of each page's respective articles].

Name Access: Churchill, Winston

Subject Access: Commerce and industry; Finances; Geography; Government; History; Labour; Laws and legislation; Military; Newspaper; Politics; Public events; Public Speaking; Royalty; War; World War II

Geographic Access: Canada; Russia; Japan; Germany; United States of America; England; Finland; Italy; India; Brazil; Argentina

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Several metal paperclips have been removed and replaced with plastic clips due to visible rust damage and risk of contaminating other materials in scrapbook; Metal bindings of scrapbook have been replaced with unbleached string for preservation reasons.

Related Material: Scrapbook LUX/III/B4/25 is part of collection of related scrapbooks [LUX / III / B4 / 24 to 28] covering global current events, commerce and political news from 1938-1940.