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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
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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
1900 – 1920
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
109.03.0004 a,b
Description
Two round brass coins with square holes in middle; smooth, raised border around edges with raised frame around square hole, and textured background on rest of coin; one side, curvilinear script only on two sides of the square raised slightly above the background; other side square blocks of linear …
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Title
Coin
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.1 x 2.1 cm
Description
Two round brass coins with square holes in middle; smooth, raised border around edges with raised frame around square hole, and textured background on rest of coin; one side, curvilinear script only on two sides of the square raised slightly above the background; other side square blocks of linear symbols on all four sides of hole and raised slightly, with the letters "CT" forming the lower part of the block to the right of the square hole.
Subject
Whyte homecoins
collectables
keepsake
travel
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
109.03.0004 a,b
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Date
1980 – 1991
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1188 a-m
Description
a) 1980 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar in bottom half of plastic case. Illustration of Lake Minnewanka. “Lake Minnewanka 1980 value in Banff 1 dollar expires Sept 30. 1980” Obverse illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat “Banff Lake Louise Dollar Canada”. b) 1980 silver Banff Lake Louise…
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Title
Coin
Date
1980 – 1991
Material
metal
Description
a) 1980 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar in bottom half of plastic case. Illustration of Lake Minnewanka. “Lake Minnewanka 1980 value in Banff 1 dollar expires Sept 30. 1980” Obverse illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat “Banff Lake Louise Dollar Canada”. b) 1980 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Lake Minnewanka. “Lake Minnewanka 1980 value in Banff 1 dollar expires Sept 30. 1980” Obverse illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat “Banff Lake Louise Dollar Canada”. c) 1983 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Vermilion Lakes. “Vermilion Lakes 1983 value in Banff 1 dollar expires Sept 30. 1983” Obverse illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat “Banff Lake Louise Dollar Canada”. d) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” e) 11984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” f) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” g) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” h) 1988 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar in plastic case. Illustration of Mount Rundle. “Mount Rundle 1988 value in Banff/Lake Louise $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30. 1988” Obverse illustration Banff Springs Hotel “1988 Banff Springs Hotel Centennial 1988 Banff Alberta Canada”. i) 1988 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Mount Rundle. “Mount Rundle 1988 value in Banff/Lake Louise $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30. 1988” Obverse illustration Banff Springs Hotel “1988 Banff Springs Hotel Centennial 1988 Banff Alberta Canada”. j) 1990 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Grizzly Bear. “Newest Town Banff Oldest Park Banff Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Dec. 13. 1990” Obverse illustration mounted police with flag “R.C.M.P. G.R.C. Banff Lake Louise Alberta Canada”. k) 1990 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar. Illustration of Grizzly Bear. “Newest Town Banff Oldest Park Banff Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Dec. 13. 1990” Obverse illustration mounted police with flag “R.C.M.P. G.R.C. Banff Lake Louise Alberta Canada”. l)1990 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Grizzly Bear. “Newest Town Banff Oldest Park Banff Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Dec. 13. 1990” Obverse illustration mounted police with flag “R.C.M.P. G.R.C. Banff Lake Louise Alberta Canada”. m)1991 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Elk. “ELK Banff/ Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Dec. 15. 1991” Obverse illustration mounted police with flag “R.C.M.P. G.R.C. Banff Lake Louise Alberta Canada”.
Subject
Banff National Park
souvenir
Banff Lake Louise Dollar
organization
Credit
Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1990
Catalogue Number
105.02.1188 a-m
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Date
1987 – 1987
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1189 a-b
Description
a) 1987 silver Labatt’s Interski dollar. Illustration of Mount Temple. “Mount Temple 1987 Banff/ Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30 1987” Obverse illustration 3 skiers in alternating turns “Labatt’s Interski ‘87 January 7 - 24 Banff, Alberta, Canada”b) 1987 silver Labatt’s Interski doll…
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Title
Coin
Date
1987 – 1987
Material
metal
Description
a) 1987 silver Labatt’s Interski dollar. Illustration of Mount Temple. “Mount Temple 1987 Banff/ Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30 1987” Obverse illustration 3 skiers in alternating turns “Labatt’s Interski ‘87 January 7 - 24 Banff, Alberta, Canada”b) 1987 silver Labatt’s Interski dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mount Temple. “Mount Temple 1987 Banff/ Lake Louise value $1.00 dollar expires Nov. 30 1987” Obverse illustration 3 skiers in alternating turns “Labatt’s Interski ‘87 January 7 - 24 Banff, Alberta, Canada”
Subject
Banff National Park
souvenir
Banff Lake Louise Dollar
organization
Labatt’s
Credit
Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1990
Catalogue Number
105.02.1189 a-b
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Date
1984 – 1984
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1190 a-b
Description
a) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” b) navy commemorative case with gold illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat on top
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Title
Coin
Date
1984 – 1984
Material
metal
Description
a) 1984 silver Banff Lake Louise dollar with plastic case. Illustration of Mt. Assiniboine. Obverse “50th Anniversary 1934 Sunshine Village 1984 value in Banff one dollar expires September 30, 1984” b) navy commemorative case with gold illustration cartoon anthropomorphism hiking goat on top
Subject
Banff National Park
souvenir
Banff Lake Louise dollar
organization
Sunshine Village
Credit
Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1990
Catalogue Number
105.02.1190 a-b
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Date
1954 – 1959
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
109.03.3001 a-d
Description
Four foreign coins: (a) 2.5 cm dia. Round copper coin with hole in middle. Marked: "Rhodesia and Nyasaland one penny 1957” and on the reverse ”QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND” with two elephants standing on thier hind legs below a crown. (b) 2.5 cm. dia. Copper coin marked: "Great Britain half pen…
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Title
Coin
Date
1954 – 1959
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.5 (a,b); 2.3 (c); 2.8 (d) x 2.5 (a,b); 2.3 (c); 2.8 (d) cm
Description
Four foreign coins: (a) 2.5 cm dia. Round copper coin with hole in middle. Marked: "Rhodesia and Nyasaland one penny 1957” and on the reverse ”QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND” with two elephants standing on thier hind legs below a crown. (b) 2.5 cm. dia. Copper coin marked: "Great Britain half penny 1959" with a boat, and on the reverse a right facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II with “+ ELIZABETH - II - DEI - GRATIA - REGINA - F - D” around the outer edge.(c) 2.3 cm. dia. Silver coloured coin with "Great Britian one shilling 1954 FID DEF" around a crest with rampant lion topped with a crown, and on the other side a profile of Queen Elizabeth and “REGINA + ELIZABETH - II - DEI GRATIA.” (d) 2.8 cm. dia. East European silver coin with two figures on one side with “henav zwelfhvn dert jahrfeier 754 - 1954” around the edge, and the side other has design of 3 sheaves and half a gear with “henav + algetshavsen + nieder - e oberstetten + stdzenberst + vzwil + neidervzwil” around the edge.
Subject
Indigenous
souvenir
currency
travel
England
Europe
Africa
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
109.03.3001 a-d
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Guide Book, Souvenir Diamond Jubilee Booklet, National Guide Symbols Poster

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Part Of
Girl Guides of Canada, Banff fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 Brownie Guide Book (1946), a souvenir booklet celebrating the diamond jubilee of the Girl Scouts association (1970) and a poster illustrating the Girl Guide symbols of various countries across the world (1958).
Date Range
1946
1958
1970
Reference Code
M118 / I / A / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Poster
Textual record
Part Of
Girl Guides of Canada, Banff fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M118 / V64
Sous-Fonds
M118
Sub-Series
M118 / I / A : Administrative
Accession Number
7435
Reference Code
M118 / I / A / 3
GMD
Poster
Textual record
Responsibility
Girl Guides of Canada
Date Range
1946
1958
1970
Physical Description
1 book, 1 booklet, 1 poster
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 Brownie Guide Book (1946), a souvenir booklet celebrating the diamond jubilee of the Girl Scouts association (1970) and a poster illustrating the Girl Guide symbols of various countries across the world (1958).
Subject Access
Girl Guides of Canada
Souvenir
Symbol
Geographic Access
Canada
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Conservation
Items must be stored in appropriate conditions to prevent future damage.
Creator
Girl Guides of Canada
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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