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Travel guides - Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Date Range
1999
2003
2004
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 9
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
1999
2003
2004
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Bragg Creek
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Mann family annotated postcard collection

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
Date Range
1905
[1910-1920]
1916
1920
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
3151
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Date Range
1905
[1910-1920]
1916
1920
Physical Description
9 annotated postcards
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscapes
Trains
Canadian Pacific Railway
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Louise
Edmonton
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves
Related Material
M8/accn.1430
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
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Requests for information and mailing list additions

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of email correspondence and administrative notes pertaining to requests for more information about trail rides and schedules, mailing lists for brochures, and requests for other information related to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
2005-2006
Reference Code
M545 / V / 34
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 34
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
2005-2006
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of email correspondence and administrative notes pertaining to requests for more information about trail rides and schedules, mailing lists for brochures, and requests for other information related to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
File contains personal contact information [email addresses].
Name Access
Bercovich, Shel
Egeland, Penny
Godderis, Rick
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Communications
Organizations
Promo
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Friends and family portraits, news articles

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 photograph prints given to Norman Luxton by family and friends [mostly annotated]. Includes signed portraits of Red Cathcart, Emory Staley, Norman Ferguson, Tommy Burns, Jack Fuller, Eugene LaPorte, Robert LaPorte, Ernie Kehr, E. E. Gammon, “Norma”, and Mark Poucette. File also…
Date Range
1901
1911
1923-1924
1944
1947-1948
1950
[ca.1951-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 469 to 486
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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 / E4 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 469 to 486
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1901
1911
1923-1924
1944
1947-1948
1950
[ca.1951-1960]
Physical Description
18 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller -- 2 newspaper clippings
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 photograph prints given to Norman Luxton by family and friends [mostly annotated]. Includes signed portraits of Red Cathcart, Emory Staley, Norman Ferguson, Tommy Burns, Jack Fuller, Eugene LaPorte, Robert LaPorte, Ernie Kehr, E. E. Gammon, “Norma”, and Mark Poucette. File also contains two newspaper clippings pertaining to Eugene LaPorte and Ernie Kehr.
Notes
Newspaper clipping re: Ernie Kehr stored with related photograph [LUX/I/E4/PA-481].
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Cathcart, John George (Red)
Burns, Tommy
Fuller, Jack
LaPorte, Eugene
Kehr, Ernie
Gammon, Earl
Poucette, Mark
Staley, Emory
Ferguson, Norman
LaPorte, Robert
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Fishing
Portrait
Photography
Art
Calgary Stampede
Indigenous Peoples
Landscapes
Ship
Winter
Recreation
Sports
Travel
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Edmonton
Nordegg
Saskatchewan
Loon Lake
Lake O'Hara
United States of America
Florida
Egypt
Sydney
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Indigenous Peoples
First nations
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Professional correspondence

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent between Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies staff and members, and various other individuals, companies and organizations, including: Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Government of Alberta and Government of Canada; Dennis Orr; Gord Thompson; Penny Egeland; Dr.…
Date Range
1959
1961-1973
1975-1980
1983-1985
1995-2011
Reference Code
M545 / V / 43 to 52
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 43 to 52
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1959
1961-1973
1975-1980
1983-1985
1995-2011
Physical Description
19 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent between Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies staff and members, and various other individuals, companies and organizations, including: Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Government of Alberta and Government of Canada; Dennis Orr; Gord Thompson; Penny Egeland; Dr. Barbara Rostron; Brewster Transport Company Ltd.; Calgary Area Outdoor Council; B.C. Provincial Parks Office; Terry Stowell; Paperchase Office Services Ltd.; Rick Godderis; Ben Bury; and Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies. Content pertains to trail ride coordination [accommodation, scheduling, etc.], supplies and budgeting, provincial and federal parks legislation, associated businesses including outfitters and transport companies, and other administrative topics.
Notes
Files are organized by date [see "Content Details"].
Files contain some duplicate items
Name Access
Orr, Dennis
Thompson, Gord
Egeland, Penny
Rostron, Barbara
Stowell, Terry
Godderis, Rick
Bury, Ben
Subject Access
Administration
Businesses
Camping
Canadian Pacific Railway
Commerce and industry
Communications
Conservation
Environment
Finances
Government
Guiding
Hotels
Legal and Financial
Leisure
Employees
Employment
Membership
National parks and reserves
Organizations
Outfitters
Packing
Pack trips
Provincial parks and reserves
Recreation
Tourism
Trails
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Calgary
Edmonton
Ontario
Ottawa
Access Restrictions
Files contain some personal contact information
Reproduction Restrictions
Files contain some personal contact information
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents in file
Content Details
File date ranges: M545/V/43 : 1959 - 1972 M545/V/44 : 1973 - 1985 M545/V/45 : 1995 - 1996 M545/V/46 : 1997 - 1998 M545/V/47 : 1999 - 2004 M545/V/48 : 2005 M545/V/49 : 2006 [January - May] M545/V/50 : 2006 [June - August] M545/V/51 : September 2006 - 2007 M545/V/52 : 2008 - 2011
Processing Status
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Western Canada travel, ecology and site information booklets

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 published textual records including pamphlets, brochures and booklets. Content includes tourism and travel information, ecology, Canadian forests, and site guides pertaining to various locations in Western Canada. Topics include winter sporting events in Banff and Revelstoke, El…
Date Range
1906
1920
[1929-1930]
[1930-1935]
[1939-1940]
1949
1968
1974-1976
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / C4 : Travel and hobbies
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1906
1920
[1929-1930]
[1930-1935]
[1939-1940]
1949
1968
1974-1976
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 published textual records including pamphlets, brochures and booklets. Content includes tourism and travel information, ecology, Canadian forests, and site guides pertaining to various locations in Western Canada. Topics include winter sporting events in Banff and Revelstoke, Elk Island National Park, the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton, and the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.
Name Access
Canadian Forestry Service
Canada Department of the Interior
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Winter sports
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Sports
Wildlife
Conservation
Animals
Ecology
Geography
Government
Education
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
British Columbia
Revelstoke
Golden
Ontario
Ottawa
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Item with ink transference/staining has been placed in mylar to protect other materials from additional ink transfer
Category
Commerce and industry
Education
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Pacific souvenir menus

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir menus from various trips on Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian Pacific cruises. Contents pertain to various destinations within Canada, including: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Connaught and Spiral Tunn…
Date Range
1924
1926
1928
1939
1941
1945
1952
1957
1969
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C4 : Travel and hobbies
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 14
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Materials in file produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
1924
1926
1928
1939
1941
1945
1952
1957
1969
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir menus from various trips on Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian Pacific cruises. Contents pertain to various destinations within Canada, including: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Connaught and Spiral Tunnels, Ottawa, Quebec, and St. John [New Brunswick]. Includes a set of 3 menus from 1924 and a set of 3 adult menus and 1 children's menu from 1952 which are stored in original Canadian Pacific paper envelopes.
Notes
Items in file are stored in two file folders, organized chronologically
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Canadian Pacific Railway
Subject Access
Advertising
Travel
Train
Tourism
Tourist information
Banff Springs Hotel
Hotel
Commerce and industry
Cruise ships
Indigenous Peoples
Government
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Lake Louise
British Columbia
Vancouver
Victoria
Quebec
New Brunswick
St. John
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Transportation
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Environment
Cultural pluralism
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Trail Riders news articles

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of original and scanned copies of newspaper articles pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and previous members of the organization. Includes articles pertaining to Wilf Carter, Parks Canada, Banff National Park tourism and community events; promotional travel article…
Date Range
[1935-1940]
1953
1956
[1960-1970]
1971
1974-1975
1977-1979
1981-1985
1994
1997-2002
2005-2008
Reference Code
M545 / III / 24 to 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / III / 24 to 25
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[1935-1940]
1953
1956
[1960-1970]
1971
1974-1975
1977-1979
1981-1985
1994
1997-2002
2005-2008
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of original and scanned copies of newspaper articles pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and previous members of the organization. Includes articles pertaining to Wilf Carter, Parks Canada, Banff National Park tourism and community events; promotional travel articles featuring the Trail Riders and horseback excursions; a satirical article from a 1953 Trail Riders Bulletin newsletter titled "Whoa Buttercup!"; a 1956 issue of "Focus" by the Toronto Camera Club featuring an article on the Trail Riders; and obituary articles for several previous riders and members.
Notes
File contains duplicates of some items
Name Access
Carter, Wilf
Rostron, Barbara
Power, Ralph
Waite, John
Kirk, Dora (Anderson)
O'Donnel, Frank
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Community events
Environment
Membership
Music
Musicians
Newspaper
Obituary
Organizations
Parks Canada
Recreation
Packing
Tourism
Trails
Travel
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Edmonton
Calgary
Ontario
Toronto
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Event invitations and programs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of programs, pamphlets and invitations for events held in Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Red Deer River and Edmonton. Content pertains to musical performances, the opening of the Banff School Auditorium, a memorial unveiling for John Murray Gibbon, the opening of the John Wa…
Date Range
1917
1937
1940
1955
1960
1968
1975-1976
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 30
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 / 30
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1917
1937
1940
1955
1960
1968
1975-1976
Physical Description
0.8 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of programs, pamphlets and invitations for events held in Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Red Deer River and Edmonton. Content pertains to musical performances, the opening of the Banff School Auditorium, a memorial unveiling for John Murray Gibbon, the opening of the John Ware Cabin, the Banff Public Library and Archives of the Canadian Rockies, Government House in Edmonton, and a commemoration program for Edouard Gaston Deville.
Name Access
Gibbon, John Murray
Ware, John
Deville, Edouard Gaston
Subject Access
Community events
Concert
Memorial
Music
Museums
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Library
Banff Springs Hotel
Events
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Edmonton
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Red Deer
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Arts
Education
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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