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British Royal Family souvenir books

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two souvenir books pertaining to the British Royal Family. Includes one copy of "Souvenir of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee" [1897] pertaining to the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's coronation, and one copy of "Berrow's Coronation Souvenir" book pertaining to the coronation of 13…
Date Range
1897
1953
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 39 & 40
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / B : Georgina Luxton
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / B4 : Collected material
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 39 & 40
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1897
1953
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 30.5 x 43 cm and 30 x 42 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two souvenir books pertaining to the British Royal Family. Includes one copy of "Souvenir of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee" [1897] pertaining to the 60th anniversary of Queen Victoria's coronation, and one copy of "Berrow's Coronation Souvenir" book pertaining to the coronation of 13 British monarchs between 1690 and 1953, including Queen Elizabeth II.
Subject Access
Royalty
Government
Souvenir
Coronation
Anniversary
Public events
Geographic Access
England
Canada
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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"Buffalo Medicine" [charm]

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Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the "Buffalo Medicine" charm manufactured and distributed by the Parks publicity bureau from 1920-1922. The charm was a small metal piece housed in a paper pouch and accompanied by a leaflett that related the legend of the charm. The charms were made in batc…
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1922]
Reference Code
M317 / III / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
  1 website  
Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M317 / S23 / V488
Series
III. Textual records series
Sous-Fonds
M317
Accession Number
8134
Reference Code
M317 / III / 1
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1922]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (3 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm and 10.5 x 16.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the "Buffalo Medicine" charm manufactured and distributed by the Parks publicity bureau from 1920-1922. The charm was a small metal piece housed in a paper pouch and accompanied by a leaflett that related the legend of the charm. The charms were made in batches of 10,000 and were popular collectors items. The first batch made in 1920 were made of alluminum, but the design was changed for the second and final issue. Includes a typed letter to Jim Sime from Fergus Lothian regarding the charm and material related to early Park fire prevention ; the leaflet that accompanied a "Buffalo Medicine" charm ; a typed text page meant to accompany the charm while on display.
Notes
The charm and its original pouch are now housed in Heritage Collection.
Name Access
Lothian, Fergus
Sime, Jim
Subject Access
Advertising
Buffalo
Correspondence
Fire
Fire fighters
Fire wardens
National parks and reserves
Parks
Parks Canada
Rocky Mountains Park
Souvenir
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Related Material
Charm held in Heritage Collection : 103.01.1043 a,b
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Websites
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Calgary Exhibition and Stampede

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede en…
Date Range
1912
[1920-1930]
1924-1925
1927-1933
1935
1939
1943-1946
[1945-1950]
1949
1951
1953
1955
1957-1959
1964
1972
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 22
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Postcard
Organization 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 / 22
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Postcard
Organization record
Date Range
1912
[1920-1930]
1924-1925
1927-1933
1935
1939
1943-1946
[1945-1950]
1949
1951
1953
1955
1957-1959
1964
1972
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records ; 6 cloth ribbons
Scope & Content
File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede envelopes, blank pages with Stampede letterhead, and 6 cloth ribbons labelled "Native Daughter", "Pioneer" and "Pioneer Son" [n.d.].
Notes
File contains duplicates
Some excess duplicates have been temporarily moved and may be de-accessioned in the future
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Calgary Stampede
Sports and recreation
Souvenir
Events
Horses
Horseback riding
Hotel
Anniversary
Entertainment
Advertising
Parades
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
One creased paper logo and all cloth ribbons from file have been placed in mylar sleeves
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cigar label collection

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 individual Cuban cigar label bands, possibly collected by Georgina Luxton.
Date Range
[ca.1890-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 44
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / B : Georgina Luxton
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / B4 : Collected material
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 44
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1890-1920]
Physical Description
8 cigar labels
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 individual Cuban cigar label bands, possibly collected by Georgina Luxton.
Subject Access
Travel
Souvenir
Language
English
Spanish
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1870 – 1890
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0282 a,b
Description
Footed porcelain plate with cobalt hand painted circular floral design, transparent overglaze. Scroll design on outside. Both rims minor chipping and were hand carved in scallop edge design. Both have long, curved crack in bottom which starts at rim and continues across base.
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1870 – 1890
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
2.9 x 18.3 cm
Description
Footed porcelain plate with cobalt hand painted circular floral design, transparent overglaze. Scroll design on outside. Both rims minor chipping and were hand carved in scallop edge design. Both have long, curved crack in bottom which starts at rim and continues across base.
Subject
Whyte home
households
Edith Morse Robb
Edward S. Morse
collectable
set
travel
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0282 a,b
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Date
1980 – 1984
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.1038
Description
Decorative souvenir plate of a red coated Mountie on horseback. Rocky Mountain scene. Horse and rider in centre of plate, facing left, trees and mountains in background. All in brown but red jacket, yellow stripe on pants and trim on blanket. Green grass, a tinge of blue in the sky. "The Royal…
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1980 – 1984
Material
ceramic
Description
Decorative souvenir plate of a red coated Mountie on horseback. Rocky Mountain scene. Horse and rider in centre of plate, facing left, trees and mountains in background. All in brown but red jacket, yellow stripe on pants and trim on blanket. Green grass, a tinge of blue in the sky. "The Royal Canadian Mounted Police" coat of arms of Canada, the province and territories around rim.
Subject
souvenir
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
RCMP
Credit
Purchased from Spinning Wheel, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
102.04.1038
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
ceramic, bone china
Catalogue Number
107.01.1012
Description
A decorative dish made from a hand-coloured photograph. The scene is of the Bow Falls with the natural landscape, tinted slightly with green, pink and yellow, the river is grey and the falls white. A man on horseback stands in the river at the bottom right looking at the falls. On the back is th…
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
ceramic, bone china
Description
A decorative dish made from a hand-coloured photograph. The scene is of the Bow Falls with the natural landscape, tinted slightly with green, pink and yellow, the river is grey and the falls white. A man on horseback stands in the river at the bottom right looking at the falls. On the back is the seal of Royal Doulton, made in England, below it: BOW FALLS BANFF NATIONAL PARK D6471.
Subject
souvenir
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Bow Falls
figure
male
animal
horse
Credit
Purchased from Midtowne Memorabilia, Wetaskiwin, 1994
Catalogue Number
107.01.1012
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Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.1041 a,b
Description
Two decorative plates. (a) Round with fine painting of Banff Springs Hotel, mountains in background, yellow field and brush in foreground. (b) Small square plate with 2 holes near top for hanging. River in foreground, stylized Mount Rundle in centre.
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1950 – 1970
Material
ceramic
Description
Two decorative plates. (a) Round with fine painting of Banff Springs Hotel, mountains in background, yellow field and brush in foreground. (b) Small square plate with 2 holes near top for hanging. River in foreground, stylized Mount Rundle in centre.
Subject
households
souvenir
Banff Springs Hotel
Mount Rundle
Credit
Purchased from Alan McClelland, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
102.04.1041 a,b
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
104.19.0122
Description
A linen dish towel with an image of a man in a red military coat, silver helmet with large yellow plume, and high black boots. He is holding a sword and standing in front of a white stone building. In the upper left corner is a crest that has two red rosettes and a yellow gate. “CITY OF WESTMINSTER…
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Title
Dish Towel
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
45.0 x 72.0 cm
Description
A linen dish towel with an image of a man in a red military coat, silver helmet with large yellow plume, and high black boots. He is holding a sword and standing in front of a white stone building. In the upper left corner is a crest that has two red rosettes and a yellow gate. “CITY OF WESTMINSTER” is written beside the crest. At the bottom of the towel is “Lifeguard at Horse Guards, Whitehall, London” “ALL PURE LINEN” “MADE IN IRELAND”
Subject
Whyte home
souvenir
kitchen accessory
England
Ireland
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0122
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Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Catalogue Number
104.19.0124
Description
A linen dish towel. White linen with a large yellow, orange, and brown geometric tortoise design. In the bottom left corner is “PURE IRISH LINEN • FAST COLOURS” in the bottom right is “TORTLE TORTOISE • A DESIGN FOR OXFAM”
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Title
Dish Towel
Date
n.d.
Material
fabric
Dimensions
51.0 x 77.0 cm
Description
A linen dish towel. White linen with a large yellow, orange, and brown geometric tortoise design. In the bottom left corner is “PURE IRISH LINEN • FAST COLOURS” in the bottom right is “TORTLE TORTOISE • A DESIGN FOR OXFAM”
Subject
Whyte home
souvenir
charity kitchen accessories
Ireland
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0124
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