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Alberta Ski Team Training, Norquay

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to footage of ski lessons and skiing at Norquay Ski Hill, including slalom lessons, ski racing, a demonstration of strapping boots into skis, the T-bar ski pull, and the chair lift. The original label on the case reads "Title: Alberta Ski team Tr…

Date Range: 1957

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 09

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 09

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1957

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 400'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to footage of ski lessons and skiing at Norquay Ski Hill, including slalom lessons, ski racing, a demonstration of strapping boots into skis, the T-bar ski pull, and the chair lift. The original label on the case reads "Title: Alberta Ski team Training Norquay, Date: 1947, Tootape[?]: 400ft, Film cuts, Stock footage only, Not to be used for Projection."

Subject Access: Activities; Norquay Ski Hill; Mountains; Ski area; Ski racing; Ski schools; Skiers; Skiing; Skis; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the 1958 Banff Winter Carnival and accompanying activities. Includes footage of a costume party/dance, costume ski race/ obstacle course, ski jumping at Mt. Norquay, the Carinval Queen, and the crowds gathered on the Bow River beside the bridg…

Date Range: 1958

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 37

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 37

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1958

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 300'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the 1958 Banff Winter Carnival and accompanying activities. Includes footage of a costume party/dance, costume ski race/ obstacle course, ski jumping at Mt. Norquay, the Carinval Queen, and the crowds gathered on the Bow River beside the bridge. The original label on the case reads "Title: Banff Winter Carnival 1958, Camera B. Engler, Date: 1958, B&W, Footage: 300 ft."

Subject Access: Activities; Banff Winter Carnival; Costumes; Dancing; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Skiers; Skiing; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports; Women

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Original title kept

Content Details: In case of viewing request: Recommend issuing caution to viewers, specifically pertaining to sequences from the dance [00:01:06 to 01:00:11] as they contain graphic use of blackface, cultural appropriation, and misogynistic scenes.

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian Pacific Railway promotional prints

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Part Of: Canadian Pacific Railway fonds

Scope & Content: Series pertains to photograph prints of Canadian Pacific Railway properties and surrounding locations. Includes scenes from around the town of Banff and Banff National Park, interior and exterior views of hotels [particularly the Banff Springs Hotel and the Chateau Lake Louise], trophies, portraits…

Date Range: [ca.1960-1960]

Reference Code: V782 / II / PA115 - 01 to 309

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Canadian Pacific Railway fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M584 / V782

Sous-Fonds: V782

Accession Number: 625

Reference Code: V782 / II / PA115 - 01 to 309

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1960-1960]

Physical Description: 309 prints : b&w ; 27.9 x 20.3 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Series pertains to photograph prints of Canadian Pacific Railway properties and surrounding locations. Includes scenes from around the town of Banff and Banff National Park, interior and exterior views of hotels [particularly the Banff Springs Hotel and the Chateau Lake Louise], trophies, portraits, horses and horseback riding, skiing, trains, photographs of paintings, and various scenic views.

Notes: Most prints have titles or captions on the backs, as well as negatives information.

Name Access: Canadian Pacific Railway; Brewster, Jim; Brewster, Fern; Rungius, Carl

Subject Access: Administration building; Art; Artists; Banff Springs Hotel; Buildings; Buildings and facilities; Camps; Chateau Lake Louise; Environment; Gondolas; Hiking; Horses; Horseback riding; Hotels; Mountains; Outfitters; Painting; Skiing; Sports and recreation; Tourism; Trains; Transportation

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Moraine Lake; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Reproduction Restrictions: Not to be reproduced (see NA 31). Copyright belongs to CPR Archives, now managed by The Canadian Railway Museum (Exporail), Montreal.

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed

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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.

Date Range: ca. 1950 - 2009

Reference Code: V40 / V

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: 2015.8559

Reference Code: V40 / V

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca. 1950 - 2009

Physical Description: 53 discs with image files -- 6 cm of scanned photograph copies -- 62 reference slides : col. ; 35mm -- 27 reference photographs : col. prints

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

Scope & Content: Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Backcountry skiing; Environment; Landscapes; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Publication; Recreation; Research; Skiing; Ski mountaineering; Sports; Sports and recreation; Winter sports; Guiding; Helicopter skiing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: for reference use only

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference only no reproductions

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / V; M57 / V

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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[Four unidentified skiers]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of four unidentified skiers at top of mountain

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 99

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 99

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w

Scope & Content: Image of four unidentified skiers at top of mountain

Subject Access: Skiing; Mountain

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Four unidentified skiers]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of four unidentified skiers on top of mountain

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 100

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 100

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w

Scope & Content: Image of four unidentified skiers on top of mountain

Subject Access: Skiing; Mountain

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Four unidentified skiers]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of four unidentified skiers on top of mountain

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 101

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 101

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w

Scope & Content: Image of four unidentified skiers on top of mountain

Subject Access: Skiing

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Four unidentified skiers]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of four unidentified skiers on top of mountain

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 102

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 102

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w

Scope & Content: Image of four unidentified skiers on top of mountain

Subject Access: Skiing

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Glacier Park BC Avalanche Control

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to a miscellaneous collection of clips edited together of avalanche control operations in Glacier National Park, as well as shots of trains going into and coming out of the Connaught Tunnel. Also includes shots of the remnants of a snow shed, men…

Date Range: 1959-1960

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 36

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 36

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1959-1960

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 250'): 16 mm, original, col., silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to a miscellaneous collection of clips edited together of avalanche control operations in Glacier National Park, as well as shots of trains going into and coming out of the Connaught Tunnel. Also includes shots of the remnants of a snow shed, men skiing, and [presumably the same] men conducting expirments and taking readings on the snowpack. The original label on the case reads "Title Glacier Park BC Avalanche Control, Date 1959-1960, Camera B. Engler, Footage Color, Note: Leftover from Film Editing." An additional note included in the case [appears to be a photocopy of the orginal] includes: "Snow pit test Noel Gardner, old CP Roundhouse ruin, West entrance of Connought Tunnel, Train in and out of tunnel. Remarks: This is of short cuts taped together, can no be projected mostly short cuts."

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Avalanche control; Avalanches; Backcountry skiing; Bears; Black Bears; Canadian Pacific Railway; Connaught Tunnel; Buildings; Glaciers; Helicopters; Mountains; Research; Ruins; Skiing; Trains; Wildlife; Winter

Geographic Access: Glacier National Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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[Hikers along snowy trail]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of group of unidentified skiers on a snowy trail alongside a mountain

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 98

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 98

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w

Scope & Content: Image of group of unidentified skiers on a snowy trail alongside a mountain

Subject Access: Hiking; Skiing; Mountains

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Major General George G. Brown's headdress

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Part Of: Roy Andersen fonds

Scope & Content: Item is a write-up by Roy Andersen, 10 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm. Contents pertains to a headdress gifted to Major General George G. Brown in 1991 after his involvement with the Canadian Military National Ski Competition at Mount Norquay in 1974. Roy Andersen and Don Wallace gifted the headdress after i…

Date Range: 1955 - 1991

Reference Code: M572 / 1

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Private record

Part Of: Roy Andersen fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M572 / V525 / S59

Sous-Fonds: M572

Accession Number: 2019.40

Reference Code: M572 / 1

GMD: Private record

Date Range: 1955 - 1991

Physical Description: 02 cm of textual records (10 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm)

Scope & Content: Item is a write-up by Roy Andersen, 10 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm. Contents pertains to a headdress gifted to Major General George G. Brown in 1991 after his involvement with the Canadian Military National Ski Competition at Mount Norquay in 1974. Roy Andersen and Don Wallace gifted the headdress after its purchase from A. MacLennan. Includes photocopies of images of ski team, Major General George G. Brown and the headdress.

Name Access: Andersen, Roy; Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Stoney Nakoda; Military; Ski areas; Skiing

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: English

Creator: Andersen, Roy

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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On the Drummond Glacier

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified skier overlooking mountain - written on back in pen "On the Drummond Glacier - copyright Peter Whyte"

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 107

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 107

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified skier overlooking mountain - written on back in pen "On the Drummond Glacier - copyright Peter Whyte"

Name Access: Whyte, Peter

Subject Access: Skiing

Language: English

Creator: Peter Whyte

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Peter Whyte [?]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a man [possibly Peter Whyte] wearing a Banff Ski Club sweater on skis, holding both ski poles with gloves on the grips in one hand

Date Range: [ca. 1925-1969]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 274

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 274

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1925-1969]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a man [possibly Peter Whyte] wearing a Banff Ski Club sweater on skis, holding both ski poles with gloves on the grips in one hand

Subject Access: Banff Ski Club; Portrait; Skiing; Winter sports

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Peter Whyte papers and photographs

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of the following sub-series: 1. Personal papers, 1905-1956; 2. Correspondence, 1909-1962; 3. Financial, legal and business papers, 1914-1964; 4. Professional activities and interests, 1920-1961; 5. Photographs, ca.1900-1930. Textual records pertain to Whyte's interests, influences a…

Date Range: 1905-1964

Reference Code: M36 / S37 / V683 / I / B

Description Level: 3 / Series

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: I.B. Peter Whyte papers and photographs series

Accession Number: 3069

Reference Code: M36 / S37 / V683 / I / B

Date Range: 1905-1964

Physical Description: 73 cm of textual records. -- ca.3400 photographs (ca.2000 prints, ca.1400 negatives, 3 albums of ca.300 prints).

History / Biographical: Peter Whyte, 1905-1966, was an artist, photographer, outdoor enthusiast, traveller and philanthropist at Banff, Alberta. Born in Banff, Alberta to pioneer Banff merchant Dave White and Annie (Curren) White, Peter Whyte took advantage of the many opportunities for winter sports afforded by the mountains, becoming an accomplished skier and ski jumper. He was one of the region's first native-born painters with an intimate knowledge of the mountains. Whyte studied cartooning by correspondence and was encouraged by resident and visiting artists to pursue an art career, first at the Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles, 1923-1924, and in 1925 at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston where he met Catharine Robb.; Peter Whyte's varied activities included driving Hollywood stars to mountain motion picture locations, escorting groups of Chinese workers for the Canadian Pacific Railway, painting with Belmore Browne and J. E. H. MacDonald and travelling around the world by steamer. Following his marriage to Catharine, their painting flourished and their involvement in early ski development at Skoki occupied their winters. The accidental death of one of their ski guests had a profound effect on Pete and they left the ski business to travel.; During the war, Whyte seved in the reserve army, Banff Company of the Calgary Highlanders and later with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a photographer. He served briefly as an official war artist. In civilian life he resumed his art career, explored new photographic technologies and sculpted. Cataracts interupted his work during the 1950's. Declining health plagued Whyte and after a protracted illness he died in 1966. The Peter Whyte Foundation (later the Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation) was named in his honor.

Scope & Content: Series consists of the following sub-series: 1. Personal papers, 1905-1956; 2. Correspondence, 1909-1962; 3. Financial, legal and business papers, 1914-1964; 4. Professional activities and interests, 1920-1961; 5. Photographs, ca.1900-1930.; Textual records pertain to Whyte's interests, influences and friendships prior to his marriage; also to Catharine Robb Whyte, Peter Whyte's travels, artwork, photography and skiing. Includes material arising from Whyte's Army and Air Force career and his involvement in the Sky Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Correspondents include Belmore Browne, John Murray Gibbon, Lawren Harris, J. E. H. McDonald, Aldro Hibbard, Carl Rungius.; Photographs consist of 1390 negatives and ca.500 corresponding prints by Peter Whyte dating from the time he began photography, ca.1920, until his marriage to Catharine Robb in 1930. Negative formats include vest pocket (4 x 6 cm) and Ica roll film (8.3 x 11 cm). Material pre-dating 1920 may have been taken by another family member. Photographs pertain to scenic views in the Banff-Lake Louise area, Banff and area events, friends and activities, mountain trips and world travels. Also includes prints of friends, relatives and promotional views of national parks collected by Peter Whyte and photograph albums assembled by Whyte pertaining to family and friends, winter sports, Banff Winter Carnival and motor trips.

Subject Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Films and film making M; Photography M; Royal Canadian Air Force M; Skiing; Whyte, Catharine Robb M; World War II, 1939-1945 M

Access Restrictions: Access to photographs requires permission in advance from the Head Archivist.

Finding Aid: Sub-series-level outline available. Inventory available in printed form and through this database. Photographs are described at the sub-series level only. Printed inventory provides more detail than the database for photographs.

Related Material: Constitutes Sous-fonds I, Series B of the Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds. Other photographs by Peter Whyte are found in Sous-fonds I, Series C.

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Content Details: Forms part of Sous-fonds I, Series B of the Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds. With the acquisition of a vest pocket camera around 1920, at approximately 15 years of age, Peter Whyte's very prolific photographic career began. (While vest pocket images -- 4 x 6 cm. negatives -- appear in the White family collection as early as 1917, none of these can be positively identified as being taken by Peter; it seems more likely that the camera was utilized by Annie, Clifford, or even Lila, and then handed down to Peter.) The earliest photograph of Peter handling a camera was taken on a family trip to the western U.S. in 1921. Indeed, many of his early photographs were taken on these family motor camping trips. In late 1922 or early 1923, Peter acquired an Ica roll film camera (3 x 4 inch negative) which he used throughout his marriage to Catharine Robb and into the early 1930s. A large number of photographs were made with this camera, particularly in the 1923-1924 period. During his trip around the world in 1929, he returned briefly to the vest pocket format, probably for the sake of convenience.

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[Ski Jumper with Mount Rundle]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified ski jumper - Mount Rundle in background. Written on the back is "Enlargement from Polaroid Negative - North American Ski Championships - Banff Alberta Canada - Rundle Mtn. in background - Speed graphic focal plane shutter 7 1/2" Kodak Ektar lens - 1000 sec. F11 - Photo by Pete…

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1955]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 2 / PA - 301

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 2 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Portraits and Photographs of Artwork

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 2 / PA - 301

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1955]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified ski jumper - Mount Rundle in background. Written on the back is "Enlargement from Polaroid Negative - North American Ski Championships - Banff Alberta Canada - Rundle Mtn. in background - Speed graphic focal plane shutter 7 1/2" Kodak Ektar lens - 1000 sec. F11 - Photo by Peter Whyte" in pencil