The R.B. Layton Postcard Collection
Rev. Dr. Robert Blackwood Layton (1879-1973) was a Presbyterian minister from Nova Scotia who had churches in Trinidad, and Nova Scotia. He moved to Alberta in 1924 and the next year became a United Church minister (at church union). He was educated at Dalhousie University, Pinehill Presbyterian College, University of Glasgow, and had an honorary doctorate conferred on him by the University of Alberta.
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Postcard of the North Cliff Walk, overlooking Lynmouth Bay, in Lynton, Devon, England. On 4 August 1914, Britain declared war on the German Empire.Postcard of the North Cliff Walk, overlooking Lynmouth Bay, in Lynton, Devon, …Oakville Public Library
Tintern Abbey, founded by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow in 1131, is situated on the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales. In 1536 the monastery ended and the decay of the buildings began. On 4 AugusTintern Abbey, founded by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow in 1131, …Oakville Public Library
Raphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. were publishers and printers in London, England, from the mid 1800s into the early twentieth century. They began in 1866 selling pictures and frames, then their first pictureRaphael Tuck & Sons Ltd. were publishers and printers in London, England, …Oakville Public Library
A postcard of the Parliament (Legislative) building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Built of local Tyndall stone and Italian marble, the Neo-Classical Legislative Building was completed in 1919. SurmoA postcard of the Parliament (Legislative) building in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Built …Oakville Public Library
A postcard of Fort Garry Gate in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada. Upper Fort Garry was built in 1835 by the Hudson's Bay Company, and abandoned in 1882. Today the North Gate is the only original remnantA postcard of Fort Garry Gate in Winnipeg, Manitoba in Canada. Upper …Oakville Public Library
"Ralph Connor" was a pseudonym of Charles William Gordon, a Canadian author and minister (1860-1937)."Ralph Connor" was a pseudonym of Charles William Gordon, a Canadian author …Oakville Public Library
The Hugh Waddell Memorial Hospital in Canora, Saskatchewan, built in 1913 and closed in 1968, was located on Pacific Street just north of Daniels Drive. Mary Waddell of Peterborough, Ontario, donatedThe Hugh Waddell Memorial Hospital in Canora, Saskatchewan, built in 1913 and …Oakville Public Library
A postcard of the Lounge at Jasper Park Lodge sent to Mrs. R.B. Layton in Lacombe, Alberta from her son James (re-addressed to Bentley, Alberta). In June, 1922, Canadian National Railways officiallyA postcard of the Lounge at Jasper Park Lodge sent to Mrs. …Oakville Public Library![Banff Hotel, Banff, Alba [sic], Canada, on line Can. Pac. Ry.](https://images.halinet.on.ca/OakvilleImages/Images/DF/thumbs/DF063937t.jpg "Banff Hotel, Banff, Alba [sic], Canada, on line Can. Pac. Ry.")
A postcard of the Banff Hotel from S. McD. in North Aberdeen, Cape Breton, sent to Rev. R.B. Layton in Oakfield, Halifax Co., Nova Scotia. Banff Springs Hotel was opened 1 June 1888 by the Canadian PA postcard of the Banff Hotel from S. McD. in North Aberdeen, …Oakville Public Library
"Lake Louise" was named in 1884 to honour Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria, married to the Marquis of Lorne, Governor General of Canada at the time. The Canadia"Lake Louise" was named in 1884 to honour Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, …Oakville Public Library
The Three Sisters in the Canadian Rockies are probably recognized by more people driving along the Trans-Canada Highway than any of the other mountains in Alberta. The mountain peaks were individuallThe Three Sisters in the Canadian Rockies are probably recognized by more …Oakville Public Library
A postcard of the Main Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, which burnt down in 1916, sent to Rev. R.B. Layton in New Aberdeen, Cape Breton, mailed in Montreal.A postcard of the Main Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, which burnt down …Oakville Public Library
A postcard to Rev. R. B. Layton in Kentville, Nova Scotia, mailed from Saint John, New Brunswick.A postcard to Rev. R. B. Layton in Kentville, Nova Scotia, mailed …Oakville Public Library
A postcard of the Rideau Canal and Inter-Provincial Bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.A postcard of the Rideau Canal and Inter-Provincial Bridge in Ottawa, Ontario, …Oakville Public Library
The "East Block" survived the fire of 3 Feb. 1916.The "East Block" survived the fire of 3 Feb. 1916.Oakville Public Library
A postcard of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, prior to the 3 Feb. 1916 fire that destroyed the Centre Block.A postcard of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, prior to the 3 …Oakville Public Library
A postcard of the General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, founded in 1872.A postcard of the General Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, founded in 1872.Oakville Public Library![Oxford, from Magdalene [sic] College Tower](https://images.halinet.on.ca/OakvilleImages/Images/DF/thumbs/DF067348t.jpg "Oxford, from Magdalene [sic] College Tower")
Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester. The large, square Magdalen Tower is a famous Oxford landmark, and there is a tradition since the days of King HenryMagdalen College was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of …Oakville Public Library
The Adriatic, an ocean liner belonging to the White Star Line, was launched in Belfast in Sept. 1906. Her route was primarily from Liverpool to New York. During World War I she served as a troop shipThe Adriatic, an ocean liner belonging to the White Star Line, was …Oakville Public Library
