File consists of 4 loose prints and 4 prints on matboard backings. Content pertains to early events and views in Calgary, including bicycle races in 1896 and [ca.1900], Calgary Stampede event decorations [1912] and parade [postcard print, ca.1920-1930], and a view of Castle Hotel and a nearby gas s…
Two photographs [PA-214 & 215] produced by Boorne and May Ltd. of Calgary
Date Range
1896
[ca.1900]
1912
[ca.1920-1930]
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w ; 14.5 x 9 cm or smaller -- 4 photographs : b&w prints on matboard ; 17.5 x 24 cm and 18 x 13 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 loose prints and 4 prints on matboard backings. Content pertains to early events and views in Calgary, including bicycle races in 1896 and [ca.1900], Calgary Stampede event decorations [1912] and parade [postcard print, ca.1920-1930], and a view of Castle Hotel and a nearby gas station in Calgary. File also contains scanned paper copies of photographs depicting scenes in Calgary between 1875 and [ca.1915-1920]. Paper copies include early panoramic and “downtown” views of Calgary prior to 1900, the unveiling of a Royal Northwest Mounted Police memorial plaque [1917?], and a parade scene [ca.1915-1920].
Notes
Scanned paper copies of photographs in file do not have individual reference codes; source of images and location of originals unknown.
File consists of photographs pertaining to events at the Calgary Stampede, including a parade [ca.1925], several teepees on display, and a rodeo in 1949.
17 photographs : b&w prints ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs pertaining to events at the Calgary Stampede, including a parade [ca.1925], several teepees on display, and a rodeo in 1949.
Notes
File contains duplicates
Material Details
Items LUX/I/D3c/PA-47 to 49 are stamped "COPYRIGHT OLIVER, CALGARY" below images; possibly referring to photographer William John Oliver (1887-1954)
File consists of 5 photographs pertaining to the Calgary Stampede. Photographs depict Norman Luxton and other individuals involved in the coordination of the Calgary Stampede, including Fred Graham, Chief David Bearspaw, members of the Hunter and Burns families, Col. Walker, Guy Weadick and others.
Items LUX/I/D3c/PA-1 and 2 attributed to photographer F. Gully
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
1944
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 photographs pertaining to the Calgary Stampede. Photographs depict Norman Luxton and other individuals involved in the coordination of the Calgary Stampede, including Fred Graham, Chief David Bearspaw, members of the Hunter and Burns families, Col. Walker, Guy Weadick and others.
Notes
Most individuals in photographs are not named, and items [aside from first in file] are not dated
File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to events at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede held in 1943, 1949 and 1954. Photographs dated 1949 depict unidentified Indigenous people on horseback [preparing for a Stampede event?], and other photographs in file pertain to the judging of teepee compet…
Photographs LUX/I/D3c/PA-6 to 10 produced by photographer F. Gully.
Date Range
1943
1949
1954
Physical Description
21 photographs : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to events at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede held in 1943, 1949 and 1954. Photographs dated 1949 depict unidentified Indigenous people on horseback [preparing for a Stampede event?], and other photographs in file pertain to the judging of teepee competitions in [including images of 1943 winner John Burns and his family].
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M521 and V75.
M521 consists of four series, 154 cm, ca.1870-2002. Series I: Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers, 69.5 cm, ca.1870-2002 (includes Dorothy's written work and research and notes related to Banff). Series II: Wardle Family, 32.5 cm, 1872-1998 (including cor…
154 cm of textual records. -- 1304 photographs (1190 prints, 95 negatives, 19 transparencies). -- 6 photograph albums.
History / Biographical
The Wardle family was comprised of husband and wife, James Morey Wardle (June 26,1888 - May 18,1971) and Maud Leette (Roney) Wardle (May 24,1889 - December 1,1969), and their one child, Dorothy Hope Wardle (May 23,1919 - July 20,2003).
James Wardle, born in Chiliwack, British Columbia, was a civil engineer and public servant. He was the Superintendent of Banff National Park from 1918-1921, Chief Engineer for Parks Canada from 1921-1935, and Deputy Minister of the Interior from 1935-1936. He is primarily known as a highway design engineer, particularly for building the Banff-Windermere, Banff-Lake Louise, and Banff-Jasper highways. He was a councillor for the Municipality of Rockcliffe Park in Ontario and he was the President of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in Banff from 1925-1929. Mount Wardle in Vermillion was named after him in 1921. James married Leette on November 4, 1913, with whom he had one child, Dorothy.
Born in Calgary, Alberta, Dorothy (also known as Dot and Dorie) grew up in Banff, Alberta and Ottawa, Ontario, due to her father's position with the federal government. She was educated at the Mountain School in Banff and at the Elmwood School in Ottawa. All three family members were graduates of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. James graduated in 1912 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Leette graduated with a Bachelor's degree, and in 1942, Dorothy also earned a Bachelor's degree. Dorothy was prominent in student life and active in athletics. In 1941, Dorothy became the first woman elected as President of the Alma Mater Society and during her academic career, Dorothy was a member of the Levana Intercollegiate Debative, University Centenary Committee, and Queen’s War Aid Commission.
Dorothy spent her career as a freelance writer however, upon graduation she served as the first Secretary-In-Charge of Records at Carleton College (now Carleton University) from 1942-1944 in Ottawa and in the mid-1950s worked as a secretary for the Glenbow Foundation in Calgary. Dorothy pursued a lifelong interest in traveling, art, and antiques. Although she was fiercely proud and protective of Banff and the Park, and remained a volunteer and patron of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Dorothy eventually settled in Sidney, British Columbia and shared an apartment with Sheila Iris Ritchie, with whom Dorothy travelled extensively. After her death in 2003, Dorothy, "Dorie," was laid to rest alongside her parents in the Old Banff Cemetery.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M521 and V75.
M521 consists of four series, 154 cm, ca.1870-2002. Series I: Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers, 69.5 cm, ca.1870-2002 (includes Dorothy's written work and research and notes related to Banff). Series II: Wardle Family, 32.5 cm, 1872-1998 (including correspondence with Carl Rungius and Mrs. Helen Brett, and Christmas and other greeting cards from Peter and Catharine Whyte). Series III: Queen's University, 7.5 cm, 1911-1980 (including graduation certificates for each family member and records pertaining to Dorothy's participation on the Alma Mater Society). Series IV: Travel, 44.5 cm, ca.1950-1988 (includes hand-written notebooks meticulously detailing their travels).
V75 consists of two series, 79.5 cm, ca. 1912-2001. Series I: Wardle Family, ca. 1912-1971, 6 albums, 31 cm of photograph prints and negatives (including family trips, trail rides in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and family gatherings). Series II: Dorothy Wardle, 1972-2001, 34 cm of photograph prints, negatives, and transparencies (including Dorothy's travels in Alberta and British Columbia, overseas, and various outings with friends).
File consists of 66 photographs pertaining to Indigenous events in Calgary; a Calgary Stampede parade in Cardston; Norman Luxton’s pet dogs outside of the Indian Trading Post in Banff; an event marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 7 held at Crowfoot Crossing in 1927; the constructi…
66 photographs : b&w prints ; 9 x 14.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 66 photographs pertaining to Indigenous events in Calgary; a Calgary Stampede parade in Cardston; Norman Luxton’s pet dogs outside of the Indian Trading Post in Banff; an event marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 7 held at Crowfoot Crossing in 1927; the construction of teepees in Morley; and 7 scanned copies of photographs, depicting unnamed Indigenous people on horseback and groups gathered near a log building [possibly McDougall Church in Morley?].
Notes
Most items in file are not dated or otherwise annotated; date ranges provided are estimates by Processing Archivist based on context and format of images.
File consists of 6 photographs pertaining to Norman Luxton speaking at the opening of the Pioneer Memorial Building in Calgary and a reception ceremony, Norman Luxton participating in a Calgary Stampede parade, and the opening of the Old Timers Hut Exhibition Grounds [Fort Calgary House] in 1955.
Photographs produced by Bil Marsden, copyright Alberta Government
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
6 photographs : b&w prints; 25 x 20.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 photographs pertaining to Norman Luxton speaking at the opening of the Pioneer Memorial Building in Calgary and a reception ceremony, Norman Luxton participating in a Calgary Stampede parade, and the opening of the Old Timers Hut Exhibition Grounds [Fort Calgary House] in 1955.
File consists of 23 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family, including professional portraits and candid photographs. Individuals in photographs include Ed Larsen, Donald H. Bain, Reverend E.J. Staley and his wife [name not identified], Tibby Browne, David George Ros…
23 photographs : b&w prints ; 17 x 27 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 23 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family, including professional portraits and candid photographs. Individuals in photographs include Ed Larsen, Donald H. Bain, Reverend E.J. Staley and his wife [name not identified], Tibby Browne, David George Ross, Conrad and Rosalie Ffrench, Belmore Browne, Norman Luxton, Harry and Fern Dooley, and Kathryn and H.L. Anderson.
File consists of 35 photograph prints. Content pertains to trips with Eleanor Luxton and friends/family to various regions within Canada, including the Okanagan area in British Columbia, Jasper, Prince Edward Island, Montreal and High River; a 1969 trip to the United States including views of Los A…
35 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 35 photograph prints. Content pertains to trips with Eleanor Luxton and friends/family to various regions within Canada, including the Okanagan area in British Columbia, Jasper, Prince Edward Island, Montreal and High River; a 1969 trip to the United States including views of Los Angeles and the Grand Canyon; and the Calgary Stampede, 1960. File also includes one portrait of an unidentified man, and one photograph of Eleanor Luxton and Frank Kaquitts at the top of the Banff Gondola in 1968.