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American art, education and culture

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54771

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E.…

Date Range: [1900-1905]; 1929; 1930; 1937; 1955

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 49

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 / 49

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1900-1905]; 1929; 1930; 1937; 1955

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (5 items ; 15 x 30.5 cm and smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of information pamphlets and a bound reference handbook. Content pertains to an exhibition at Heinz Ocean Pier in New Jersey featuring the painting "Custer's Last Rally" by artist John Mulvaney; the Kihn-Ten Eyck Art School in Stamford, Connecticut; the art collections of the Henry E. Huntington Library and Art Gallery in California; "This is the Place Monument" in Salt Lake City; and various community events and a state fair in Minot, North Dakota.

Notes: Handbook is signed "N.K. Luxton" inside front cover

Name Access: Mulvaney, John; Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Activities; Advertising; Community events; Art; Artist; Painting; Tourism; History; Education; Airplane

Geographic Access: United States of America; New Jersey; Connecticut; Stamford; California; Salt Lake City; Utah

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Two items placed in mylar due to staining, creasing and fragile material

Category: Arts; Education; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Commercial travel postcards

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55101

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.

Date Range: [1900-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Postcard

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III/ D : Other materials

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8

GMD: Published record; Postcard

Date Range: [1900-1960]

Physical Description: ca. 630 b&w and col. postcards ; 23 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.

Notes: Items in this file have been organized by geographical location. See "Content Details" entry field for contents of individual folders.

Subject Access: Advertising; Events; Environment; European travel; Environment and Nature; Travel; Tourism; Waterfalls; Wildlife; Leisure; Landscapes; History; Mountains; Public events; Public entertainment; National parks and reserves; Centennial; Buildings and memorials; Banff National Park; Art; Photography; Postcards; Royalty; Seascapes; Ship; Souvenir; Sports and recreation; Tourist information; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Louise; Calgary; British Columbia; Vancouver; Rocky Mountains; Selkirks; Ontario; Sault Ste. Marie; Owen Sound; Toronto; Quebec; Montreal; United States of America; Yellowstone National Park; Colorado; Denver; Florida; California; Chicago; Michigan; France; Paris; England; London; Cuba; Mexico; Ireland; Dublin

Reproduction Restrictions: Some copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English; French

Related Material: Items in this file were separated from annotated postcards [processed as LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27]

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: File is organized into 8 folders, numbered LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8. PG - 1 : Banff National Park PG - 2 : Canadian Rockies and Selkirks PG - 3 : Alberta and British Columbia [Other] PG - 4 : Canada PG - 5 : United States of America PG - 6 : United States of America, cont.'d [postcard sets and 1933 Chicago World Fair] PG - 7 : Foreign PG - 8 : Other [location not specified]

Processing Status: Processed

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Indigenous portrait paintings by H. H. Cross

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55558

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 35 photographs depicting portrait paintings of various American Indigenous leaders from the Sioux nation and American military generals created by artist [Henry] H. Cross.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 185 to 219

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / C : Extended family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 185 to 219

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Physical Description: 35 photographs : b&w prints ; 12 x 17 cm and 11.5 x 14 cm

History / Biographical: Henry H. Cross (1837- 1918) travelled to Minnesota as a young artist in 1862, during the Sioux Outbreak with the intention of creating portraits of Sioux chiefs who had been sentenced to death by the American government. During this time, Cross captured the likenesses of various Sioux leaders and American military leaders in his paintings. Cross also learned the Sioux language and became familiar with many of their local customs. Cross would later become acquainted with Buffalo Bill Cody, who he also produced portraits of.

Scope & Content: File consists of 35 photographs depicting portrait paintings of various American Indigenous leaders from the Sioux nation and American military generals created by artist [Henry] H. Cross.

Name Access: Cross, Henry H.

Subject Access: Art; Artist; Painting; Portrait; History; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples

Geographic Access: United States of America; Minnesota

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Arts; First nations; Indigenous Peoples

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.nygardgallery.com/cross.html

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Luxton Museum mannequin displays

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55019

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 colour transparency slides pertaining to Indigenous mannequin displays inside the Luxton Museum. Includes mannequin representing Chief Sitting Bull.

Date Range: 1953-1962

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3e / NS - 1 to 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

16 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Professional and Personal

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3e / NS - 1 to 16

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1953-1962

Physical Description: 16 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 colour transparency slides pertaining to Indigenous mannequin displays inside the Luxton Museum. Includes mannequin representing Chief Sitting Bull.

Notes: File contains duplicate photographs

Name Access: Chief Sitting Bull

Subject Access: Museums; History; Indigenous Peoples; Art

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored together in transparency sleeve

Category: Arts; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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A Native Heritage

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54799

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one large booklet/portfolio containing biographical information, illustrations, and 10 copies of painted colour portraits all pertaining to Indigenous chiefs. Individuals depicted are: Crowfoot [Southern Blackfoot], Old Sun [Northern Blackfoot], Red Crow [Southern Blood tribe], Bul…

Date Range: [1970-1980]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 55

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Drawing; Painting

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 / 55

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Drawing; Painting

Responsibility: Art produced by Mort Graham

Date Range: [1970-1980]

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 38 x 48 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one large booklet/portfolio containing biographical information, illustrations, and 10 copies of painted colour portraits all pertaining to Indigenous chiefs. Individuals depicted are: Crowfoot [Southern Blackfoot], Old Sun [Northern Blackfoot], Red Crow [Southern Blood tribe], Bull Head [Sarcee], Eagle Tail [North Piegans], Poundmaker [Cree], Medicine Calf [Southern Blood tribe], Big Bear [Cree], Big Plume [Sarcee], and Pakan [Wood Cree]. Collection also includes historical information pertaining to Indigenous history in Western Canada written by Dr. James G. MacGregor, and a map depicting Indigenous treaty boundaries in and around the Rocky Mountains.

Notes: Date range provided is estimate by Processing Archivist

Name Access: Graham, Mort; MacGregor, James

Subject Access: Indigenous Peoples; History; Art; Artist; Portrait; Biography; Geography; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; United States of America; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Arts; First nations

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Pamphlets, programmes, books, other publications

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55117

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: Processed

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Personal interest and educational publications

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54774

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical…

Date Range: [1907-1915]; [1924]; [1931]; 1937; 1952; 1954

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 50

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 / 50

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1907-1915]; [1924]; [1931]; 1937; 1952; 1954

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records (6 volumes ; 23 x 32 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of published books and pamphlets pertaining to various subjects, including New York Sun newspaper correspondent Bob Davis; a reference book of medical dosages, weights and nutritional values; information about the Church of England; information on the Alberta Election Act; statistical information on Japan's educational system; and Inuit art styles and design methods.

Notes: Book titled "Canadian Eskimo Art" stamped twice on front cover with workds "HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY" and has blank form and envelope for sign-out slips attached inside front cover and on first page.

Name Access: Davis, Bob

Subject Access: Art; Education; Travel; Tourism; Newspaper; Journalism; Health services; Medicine; Politics; Government; History; Churches; Religions; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples

Geographic Access: United States of America; New York; Canada; Quebec; Montreal; Ontario; Toronto; England; Japan

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Medical reference booklet has been placed in mylar due to attached pieces of unidentified material and risk of contact with other archival items

Category: Arts; First nations; Education; Government; Health services; Exploration, discovery and travel; Religions

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Stoney Nakoda portraits, tools, art, displays

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55009

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting Stoney Nakoda individuals [some not identified], a display of Indigenous tools, the construction of a teepee[?], several pieces of Indigenous art, and a metal statue bust of C. H. Martin[?] signed by Charlie Beil. File also includes a scanned copy of a photogr…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1906]; [ca.1910-1915]; 1935; 1939; [ca.1940-1950]; 1950-1951; 1960

Reference Code: LUX / I / E6 / PA - 524 to 558

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 / E6 : Photographs : Stoney

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E6 / PA - 524 to 558

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Photographs produced by Norman Luxton; Harry Pollard; Ernest Kehr; F. Gully; William [Bill] Round

Date Range: [ca.1900-1906]; [ca.1910-1915]; 1935; 1939; [ca.1940-1950]; 1950-1951; 1960

Physical Description: 35 photographs : b&w prints ; 30.5 x 25 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting Stoney Nakoda individuals [some not identified], a display of Indigenous tools, the construction of a teepee[?], several pieces of Indigenous art, and a metal statue bust of C. H. Martin[?] signed by Charlie Beil. File also includes a scanned copy of a photograph and an accompanying letter from the National Museum of Canada pertaining to Norman Luxton’s donation of a portrait photograph of John Chiniquay to the museum in 1928 [item LUX/I/E6/PA-549].

Notes: Some titles and names misspelled in original annotations on items, including Jonas [Benjamin] and John [Chiniquay]; File contains duplicate images

Name Access: Benjamin, Jonas; Savage Hunting Eagle; Hunter, Nat; Lefthand, Jonnie; McLean, George; Walking Buffalo (George McLean); Chiniquay, John; Round, F. W. E. (Bill), Jr.; Wesley, Peter

Subject Access: Portrait; Photography; Indigenous Peoples; Family and personal life; Teepees; Animals; Dogs; Museums; History; Art; Statue

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Morley

Language: English

Conservation: Original storage envelope for item LUX/I/E6/PA-549 stored in mylar sheet in file

Related Material: Scanned photograph [item LUX/I/E6/PA-549] has corresponding negative photo duplicate [LUX/I/E6/NA-111]

Category: Indigenous Peoples; Family and personal life; Arts

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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