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Forest Protection Division Photographs

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Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Includes black and white photographs of pumps, machinery, fire trucks, horse-drawn wagons, members of testing teams, and various other pieces of fire figā€¦
Date Range
1915-1926
Reference Code
V488 / I / A / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M317 / S23 / V488
Series
I.A. Banff National Park photograph collection
Sous-Fonds
V488
Accession Number
8134
Reference Code
V488 / I / A / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1915-1926
Physical Description
1 album (79 photographs : b&w ; 23.5 x 18.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Includes black and white photographs of pumps, machinery, fire trucks, horse-drawn wagons, members of testing teams, and various other pieces of fire fighting equipment ; most photos have typed text captions below them.
Notes
Metal hinging mechanism removed, wrapped in paper and stored alongside album
Subject Access
Automobiles
Fire
Fire fighters
Fire fighting equipment
Fire wardens
Forestry
Government
Horses
National parks and reserves
Parks
Parks Canada
Photography
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Many photographs loose from page mounts, replaced where possible.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Dominion Parks Branch Department of the Interior Portable Gasoline Pump Unit

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Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Focusses on the development and implemtation of pumps and generators for use in fire fighting ; most photos have typed text captions below them.
Date Range
1915-1921
Reference Code
V488 / I / A / PD - 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M317 / S23 / V488
Series
I.A. Banff National Park photograph collection
Sous-Fonds
V488
Accession Number
8134
Reference Code
V488 / I / A / PD - 2
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1915-1921
Physical Description
1 album (53 photographs : b&w ; 16.5 x 12 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Focusses on the development and implemtation of pumps and generators for use in fire fighting ; most photos have typed text captions below them.
Notes
Metal hinging mechanism removed, wrapped in paper and stored alongside album.
Subject Access
Automobiles
Fire
Fire fighters
Fire fighting equipment
Fire wardens
Forestry
Government
Horses
National parks and reserves
Parks
Parks Canada
Photography
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Many photographs loose from page mounts, replaced where possible.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Lake Minnewanka panoramas

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55022
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 panoramic photographs depicting an unidentified man docking a boat on the shore of Lake Minnewanka.
Date Range
[ca.1920-1946]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 88 to 90
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  3 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 / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 88 to 90
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1920-1946]
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w ; 29.5 x 8 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 panoramic photographs depicting an unidentified man docking a boat on the shore of Lake Minnewanka.
Subject Access
Photography
Boats
Recreation
Leisure
Seascapes
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Lake Minnewanka
Language
N/A
Related Material
Corresponding negative photographs processed under reference codes LUX/I/D6c/PA-74 to 76
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Holiday greeting cards, dated

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55028
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of dated Christmas and holiday cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1940 and 1994. Includes cards sent from various family members, friends and organizations which Eleanor was involved with [including the National Philatelic Centre and the University of Alberta]. Some cards have attacā€¦
Date Range
1940-1994
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 48 to 51
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 48 to 51
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1940-1994
Physical Description
14 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of dated Christmas and holiday cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between 1940 and 1994. Includes cards sent from various family members, friends and organizations which Eleanor was involved with [including the National Philatelic Centre and the University of Alberta]. Some cards have attached photograph prints or personal images printed into the cards [i.e. family photographs].
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Christmas
Correspondence
Holidays
Art
Photography
Organizations
University
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Language
English
French
German
Conservation
Some items with attached photograph prints stored in mylar
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items stored in 4 folders organized by date: LUX/II/A/48 : 1940-1969 LUX/II/A/49 : 1970-1979 LUX/II/A/50 : 1980-1989 LUX/II/A/51 : 1990-1994
Processing Status
Processed
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Holiday greeting cards, not dated

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55029
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of non-dated Christmas and holiday greeting cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1994. Cards are signed by various friends, family members and coworkers of Eleanor, as well as some organizations and groups which Eleanor was involved with [including the Trail Riders of the ā€¦
Date Range
1940-1994
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 52 to 62
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 52 to 62
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1940-1994
Physical Description
32 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of non-dated Christmas and holiday greeting cards sent to Eleanor Luxton between ca.1940 and 1994. Cards are signed by various friends, family members and coworkers of Eleanor, as well as some organizations and groups which Eleanor was involved with [including the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and UNICEF].
Notes
Some cards have personal photographs printed onto front covers, or have photograph prints physically attached.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Christmas
Holidays
Correspondence
Art
Photography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
United States of America
Language
English
French
German
Mandarin
Conservation
Some items with photograph prints attached have been stored in mylar
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Cards sorted into 11 folders: LUX / II / A / 52 to 53 : [ca.1940-1970] LUX / II / A / 54 to 62 : [ca.1970-1994]
Processing Status
Processed
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Calgary events and views

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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 outsiā€¦
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
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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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McDougall family photographs - unidentified

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 99 photographs pertaining to members of the McDougall family. Includes professional portraits and family photographs, ca.1890-1920. Individuals in photographs are not identified.
Date Range
[1890-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / PA - 4 to 102
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
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 / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / PA - 4 to 102
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1890-1920]
Physical Description
99 photographs : b&w prints ; 36 x 22 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 99 photographs pertaining to members of the McDougall family. Includes professional portraits and family photographs, ca.1890-1920. Individuals in photographs are not identified.
Notes
Some photographs in file are annotated
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Children
Portrait
Photography
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar
Related Material
LUX / III / C2 / PT - 1
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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McDougall family photographs - unidentified

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55384
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 22 photographs pertaining to members of the McDougall family. Includes professional portraits and family photographs, ca.1920-1940. Individuals in photographs are not identified.
Date Range
[1920-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / PA - 103 to 124
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
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 / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / PA - 103 to 124
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1920-1940]
Physical Description
22 photographs : b&w prints ; 22 x 33 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 22 photographs pertaining to members of the McDougall family. Includes professional portraits and family photographs, ca.1920-1940. Individuals in photographs are not identified.
Notes
Some photographs in file are annotated
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Children
Portrait
Photography
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Christmas holiday portraits

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two holiday portraits with text reading "A Merry Christmas Happy New Year". One photograph depicts an Indigenous man, and the second photograph depicts an Indigenous woman and three children. Individuals in photographs are not identified.
Date Range
[1890-1910]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 113 to 114
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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 - 113 to 114
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Photographer unknown
Date Range
[1890-1910]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of two holiday portraits with text reading "A Merry Christmas Happy New Year". One photograph depicts an Indigenous man, and the second photograph depicts an Indigenous woman and three children. Individuals in photographs are not identified.
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Family and personal life
Children
Christmas
Holidays
Photography
Portrait
Access Restrictions
Visible mold damage - handle with nitrile gloves
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in separate folder from other materials to prevent cross-contamination of materials
Category
Family and personal life
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Stoney Nakoda portrait copies - Byron Harmon

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 copies of portrait photographs of Stoney Nakoda men taken by Byron Harmon in 1906. Portraits depict Sampson Beaver, Silas Abraham and Chief Hector Crawler.
Date Range
1906
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 123 to 127
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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 - 123 to 127
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Byron Harmon, 1906
Date Range
1906
Physical Description
5 photographs :b & w prints ; 23.5 x 30 cm and 9.5 x 23.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 copies of portrait photographs of Stoney Nakoda men taken by Byron Harmon in 1906. Portraits depict Sampson Beaver, Silas Abraham and Chief Hector Crawler.
Name Access
Beaver, Sampson
Abraham, Silas
Crawler, Hector
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Portrait
Photography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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