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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
n.d.
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.0206
Description
Circular medallion with a small hole in the top for hanging. On the front is “THE WALDORF-ASTORIA NEW YORK with an embossed image of two women holding a crest below a crown. On the back is a word in script (possibly Hebrew) in the middle of a wreath with a crown at the top.
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Title
Commemorative Medal
Date
n.d.
Material
metal
Dimensions
3.2 x 3.0 cm
Description
Circular medallion with a small hole in the top for hanging. On the front is “THE WALDORF-ASTORIA NEW YORK with an embossed image of two women holding a crest below a crown. On the back is a word in script (possibly Hebrew) in the middle of a wreath with a crown at the top.
Subject
Moore home
souvenir
New York City
accessory
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.01.0206
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Date
1972
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.3043 a-c
Description
Three identical round silver coloured medals, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side around edge "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre. Other side "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on…
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Title
Commemorative Medal
Date
1972
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
6.0 x 6.0 cm
Description
Three identical round silver coloured medals, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side around edge "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre. Other side "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on coat cuff, below a beaming sun. (a) Tag in CRW's writing: "Belongs to Cinderella Simeon was her Mothers July 26 1969." (b) Red, white and blue ribbon attached. Tag in CRW's writing: "Feb. 2 1972 Sophia (Crawes?) wife of Beaver who predicted weather. Pounded. Laurier Hunter brought it -up”.(c) Tag in CRW's writing: "Belonged to Moses Bear - Sept 1 1970 Christine Stevens Nordegg."
Subject
Alberta Golden Jubilee
Indigenous
Stoney
Cinderella Simeon
Laurier Hunter
Moses Bear
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.3043 a-c
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Date
1970
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.3044 a,b
Description
Two identical round silver coloured medals, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side around edge "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre. Other side "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on c…
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Title
Commemorative Medal
Date
1970
Material
metal
Dimensions
6.0 x 6.0 cm
Description
Two identical round silver coloured medals, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side around edge "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre. Other side "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on coat cuff, below a beaming sun. (a) Tag CRW's writing: "Joe Abraham Sept 1 1970." (b) Tag CRW's writing: "William Hunter will pay with pension Aug 25 1969."
Subject
Alberta Golden Jubilee
Indigenous
Stoney
Joe Abraham
William Hunter
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.3044 a,b
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.3045
Description
Copper medal with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side has engraving "Friendship Loyalty Progress" around edge with two hands shaking at centre, one with Indigenous designs on coat cuff, below mountains and a beaming sun. Long red, white and blue ribbon tied onto hanging ring.
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Title
Commemorative Medal
Date
prior to 1970
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
6.0 x 6.0 cm
Description
Copper medal with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side has engraving "Friendship Loyalty Progress" around edge with two hands shaking at centre, one with Indigenous designs on coat cuff, below mountains and a beaming sun. Long red, white and blue ribbon tied onto hanging ring.
Subject
Alberta Golden Jubilee
Indigenous
Stoney
souvenir
crafts
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.3045
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Date
1970
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.3046 a,b
Description
Two identical round silver coloured medals, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side around edge "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre. Other side "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on c…
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Title
Commemorative Medal
Date
1970
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
6.0 x 6.0 cm
Description
Two identical round silver coloured medals, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side around edge "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre. Other side "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on coat cuff, below a beaming sun. (a) Tag CRW's writing: "Jacob House Sept 7, 1970." (b) Tag CRW's writing: "Jacob House Pawned June 8 '70". Red, white and blue ribbon attached.
Subject
Alberta Golden Jubilee
Indigenous
Stoney
Jacob House
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.3046 a,b
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Date
prior to 1970
Material
metal; skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.3047 a-e
Description
Five identical round silver coloured medals, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side around edge "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre. Other side "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on …
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Title
Commemorative Medal
Date
prior to 1970
Material
metal; skin; fibre
Dimensions
6.0 x 6.0 cm
Description
Five identical round silver coloured medals, each with a hanging ring soldered to the top. One side around edge "Alberta Golden Jubilee 1905 - 1955" with Alberta Coat of Arms in centre. Other side "Friendship Loyalty Progress" and in the centre two hands shaking, one with Indigenous designs on coat cuff, below a beaming sun.(d) Skin thong attached to hanging ring. (e) Red, white and blue ribbon attached to hanging ring.
Subject
Alberta Golden Jubilee
Indigenous
Stoney
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.3047 a-e
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