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Boer War scrapbook, Pincher Creek obituaries and correspondence
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55636
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one scrapbook containing two unidentified portraits of men and one family photograph, as well as collected correspondence, newspaper clippings and other documents. Content mostly pertains to the deaths of James Frederick Morden, Robert John Kerr and Ovide Smith of Pincher Creek, Al…
- Date Range
- 1880
- 1900-1902
- 1907
- 1910
- 1914
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / C6 / 13 (O.S.)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Scrapbook
- Photograph
- Newspaper clipping
- 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 / 13 (O.S.)
- Date Range
- 1880
- 1900-1902
- 1907
- 1910
- 1914
- Physical Description
- 5.5 cm of textual records (1 scrapbook : 119 pages ; 24.5 x 31 cm) -- 3 photographs : 2 b&w cabinet cards and 1 b&w print ; 27.5 x 22 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one scrapbook containing two unidentified portraits of men and one family photograph, as well as collected correspondence, newspaper clippings and other documents. Content mostly pertains to the deaths of James Frederick Morden, Robert John Kerr and Ovide Smith of Pincher Creek, Alberta while fighting in Honing Spruit, South Africa in 1900 during the Boer War. Contents include condolence letters sent to James Morden's wife, as well as various related newspaper articles and a booklet commemorating the erection of a plaque at Pincher Creek Memorial Hospital in 1902 in their honour. Scrapbook contents also include other obituary articles commemorating James Frederick Morden's father and mother, Albert Milton Morden and Sarah Morden; and Adelaide Maud Hewetson of Pincher Creek.
- Notes
- Scrapbook possibly compiled by James Frederick Morden's wife (name unknown).
- Name Access
- Morden, James Frederick
- Kerr, Robert John
- Smith, Ovide
- Morden, Sarah
- Morden, Albert Milton
- Hewetson, Adelaide Maud
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Pincher Creek
- South Africa
- Access Restrictions
- Contains loose materials - handle with caution
- Language
- English
- Category
- Military
- Title Source
- Title based on contnts of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Brewster family collected photographs
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57436
- Part Of
- Jim Brewster family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of collected photographs depicting Fern and Jim Brewster, as well as friends, extended family members and other unidentified individuals. Images depict local events, including Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival; a funeral ceremony, possibly for Jim Brewster; professional and …
- Date Range
- [ca.1900-1950]
- Reference Code
- V90 / VI / PA - 5 to 134
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Jim Brewster family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V90
- M436
- Series
- V90 / VI : Later acquisitions
- Sous-Fonds
- V90
- Accession Number
- 2023.09
- Reference Code
- V90 / VI / PA - 5 to 134
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1900-1950]
- Physical Description
- 130 photograph prints : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of collected photographs depicting Fern and Jim Brewster, as well as friends, extended family members and other unidentified individuals. Images depict local events, including Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival; a funeral ceremony, possibly for Jim Brewster; professional and candid portraits [mostly unidentified]; military events; views of Banff and surrounding landmarks; and related subjects.
- Notes
- Some photographs are annotated
- Name Access
- Brewster, Fern
- Brewster, Jim
- Subject Access
- Family
- Family and personal life
- Community life
- Community events
- Banff Indian Days
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Military
- Funeral
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Language
- N/A
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Military
- Environment
- Cultural pluralism
- Indigenous Peoples
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Burned Photographs [unlisted- file 1 of 5]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55325
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 23 photographs pertaining to various friends and extended members of the Luxton/McDougall family. File includes images of Fred and Jean Graham's house in Calgary, Mr. [Ed?] and Mrs. Youmans, Flora McDougall, David McDougall and family, Ada Luxton, school friends of Jean (McDougall)…
- Date Range
- 1890-1915
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C3 / PA - 80 to 102
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
42 images
- 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 / C3: Other extended family
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C3 / PA - 80 to 102
- Date Range
- 1890-1915
- Physical Description
- 23 photographs : b&w prints; 18 x 11 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- Harold Malloch Luxton [1884-1915] was the youngest child of parents Sarah Jane Luxton and William Fisher Luxton. Harold served as a member of the Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment, 31st Battalion) during World War I, and was killed in action on December 18, 1915 at the age of 31. Harold is buried at the Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery in Belgium.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 23 photographs pertaining to various friends and extended members of the Luxton/McDougall family. File includes images of Fred and Jean Graham's house in Calgary, Mr. [Ed?] and Mrs. Youmans, Flora McDougall, David McDougall and family, Ada Luxton, school friends of Jean (McDougall) Graham, and Harold [Malloch] Luxton in his Canadian Infantry uniform, 1914.
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Home
- Portrait
- Education
- School
- Military
- World War I
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Morley
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items are stored in mylar
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Education
- Military
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/155306
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Calgary events and views
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55360
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 16 photographs pertaining to Calgary and local events. Includes images of: the Calgary Fire Department [ca.1895-1901]; Princess Pat's Regiment, Calgary [1914]; the Calgary Circus; airplanes which were part of Flying Days in Calgary [1918-1920]; unidentified individuals posing outsi…
- Date Range
- [1895-1901]
- [1900-1910]
- 1914
- 1918-1920
- [1950-1960]
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / PA - 616 to 631
- 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 : Photography
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / PA - 616 to 631
- Responsibility
- Aerial photograph produced by Spartan Air Services Ltd., Calgary
- Date Range
- [1895-1901]
- [1900-1910]
- 1914
- 1918-1920
- [1950-1960]
- Physical Description
- 16 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 16 photographs pertaining to Calgary and local events. Includes images of: the Calgary Fire Department [ca.1895-1901]; Princess Pat's Regiment, Calgary [1914]; the Calgary Circus; airplanes which were part of Flying Days in Calgary [1918-1920]; unidentified individuals posing outside of a music store; and an aerial view of Calgary [ca.1950-1960].
- Notes
- Some items are annotated
- Subject Access
- Airplanes
- Community events
- Entertainment
- Fire fighters
- Aerial photography
- Military
- Public events
- World War I
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Canadian news publications
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54761
- 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
- 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
- Processed
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Collected photographs, 1890 to 1920
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55492
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 15 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs mostly consist of portraits, postcard prints and group photographs of unidentified individuals.
- Date Range
- [ca.1890-1920]
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / PA - 128 to 142
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- 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 / PA - 128 to 142
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1890-1920]
- Physical Description
- 15 photographs : b&w prints ; 23 x 33.5 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 15 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs mostly consist of portraits, postcard prints and group photographs of unidentified individuals.
- Notes
- Some items in file are annotated
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Portrait
- Military
- Photography
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Manitoba
- Winnipeg
- Ontario
- Toronto
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some items stored in mylar
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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David George McDougall Ross education and military records
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55098
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to the education and military career of David George McDougall Ross. File includes two report cards dated February and March 1919, handwritten notes on Canadian History [n.d., signed "David Ross"], and three letters sent between David Ross and staff at the Depa…
- Date Range
- 1919
- [1925-1930]
- 1942
- 1945
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C2 / 19
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- 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 / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / C2 / 19
- Date Range
- 1919
- [1925-1930]
- 1942
- 1945
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual materials
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to the education and military career of David George McDougall Ross. File includes two report cards dated February and March 1919, handwritten notes on Canadian History [n.d., signed "David Ross"], and three letters sent between David Ross and staff at the Department of National Defence regarding his service in World War II.
- Name Access
- Ross, David George McDougall
- Subject Access
- Academics
- Education
- Communications
- Correspondence
- Personal and Professional Life
- School
- History
- Military
- War
- World War II
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Ontario
- Ottawa
- Toronto
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Friends personal photographs - military, travel, portraits, recreation
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54992
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 34 photograph and postcard prints pertaining to friends of Norman Luxton and the Luxton family which were sent to Norman Luxton. Most photographs are annotated on the back with contextual information [dates, locations, names, etc] for photographs, some items include personal messag…
- Date Range
- 1897
- [ca.1900-1910]
- 1905
- 1909
- 1912
- 1916
- 1923
- 1927
- 1941-1943
- 1948-1951
- 1955
- 1957
- 1960
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / PA - 435 to 468
- 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 - 435 to 468
- Date Range
- 1897
- [ca.1900-1910]
- 1905
- 1909
- 1912
- 1916
- 1923
- 1927
- 1941-1943
- 1948-1951
- 1955
- 1957
- 1960
- Physical Description
- 34 photographs : b&w prints ; 12.5 x 15 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 34 photograph and postcard prints pertaining to friends of Norman Luxton and the Luxton family which were sent to Norman Luxton. Most photographs are annotated on the back with contextual information [dates, locations, names, etc] for photographs, some items include personal messages written to Norman Luxton. Photograph images pertain to a fishing trip in Grande Prairie; men in military uniforms during World War II, including some taken during active duty in England; personal and group portraits; a war monument in Verdun, France; historic ships and boats; scenic views of Mistaya Canyon and Minnewanka; wildlife, including birds and a marten; and family pets.
- Notes
- Annotations on some photographs partly illegible or difficult to discern
- Name Access
- Addison, Billy
- LaPorte, Eugene
- Reynolds, Wiley R.
- Deegan, Howard James
- Ashton, Philip
- Cathcart, John George (Red)
- Brooks, Matt (Sarsen)
- Barnes, Harry
- Sutherland, George Bain
- Blackley, Bonnie Lee
- Brewster, Fred
- Subject Access
- Boats
- Military
- Ship
- World War II
- Memorial
- Family and personal life
- First Nations
- Indigenous Peoples
- Children
- Animals
- Dogs
- Birds
- Sports
- Recreation
- Fishing
- Landscapes
- Portrait
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Grande Prairie
- British Columbia
- Victoria
- Ontario
- Ottawa
- England
- France
- Verdun
- Frobisher Bay
- Northwest Territories
- United States of America
- Idaho
- Toronto
- Kenora
- Manitoba
- Winnipeg
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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George Mandryk collected photographs - File 2 of 2
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54995
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 64 prints pertaining to members of the Young family and their travels in Egypt, ca. 1915-1916. Content pertains to landmarks and views of Cairo, Egypt, including local individuals and families; Ruben and Clarence Young and Fred Carter, as well as numerous unnamed individuals; and c…
- Date Range
- 1915-1916
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E4 / PA - 538 to 601
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- 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 - 538 to 601
- Date Range
- 1915-1916
- Physical Description
- 64 photographs : b&w prints and postcards ; 9 x 14 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 64 prints pertaining to members of the Young family and their travels in Egypt, ca. 1915-1916. Content pertains to landmarks and views of Cairo, Egypt, including local individuals and families; Ruben and Clarence Young and Fred Carter, as well as numerous unnamed individuals; and churches [including St. Martin’s Church and Canterbury Cathedral] and boarding schools in Egypt and England.
- Notes
- Original annotations on back of numerous photographs are partially or mostly missing due to physical cropping of the items.
- Name Access
- Young, Clarence
- Young, Ruben
- Carter, Fred
- Subject Access
- Children
- Community life
- Communities
- Travel
- Tourism
- Businesses
- Family and personal life
- Military
- World War I
- Sports
- Art
- Education
- Churches
- School
- Religions
- Ship
- Boats
- Transportation
- Geographic Access
- Egypt
- Cairo
- England
- Canterbury
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Education
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Military
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Children, community life, communities, travel, tourism, businesses, family and personal life, military, World War I, sports, art, education, school, churches, religion, ships, boats, transportation
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Male paper doll - U.S. military ephemera
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55130
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of an envelope containing a male paper doll and 10 attachable clothing cutouts made of newspaper or magazine clippings. Includes U.S. military uniforms [World War I?], jackets, suits and other clothing items.
- Date Range
- [1914-1918]
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / 31
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Newspaper clipping
- 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 / 31
- Date Range
- [1914-1918]
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of visual and textual materials
- Scope & Content
- File consists of an envelope containing a male paper doll and 10 attachable clothing cutouts made of newspaper or magazine clippings. Includes U.S. military uniforms [World War I?], jackets, suits and other clothing items.
- Notes
- Date range is estimate provided by Processing Archivist based on style of military uniforms represented.
- Material Details
- Clippings stored in white mailing envelope annotated in blue ink: "Male paper doll with assorted uniforms and other clothes"
- Subject Access
- Military
- World War II
- Newspaper
- Magazine
- Language
- English
- Category
- Military
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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