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Canada and America album fonds
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- Part Of
- Canada and America album fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of a photograph album titled "Canada and America, 28 Sept. to 14 Dec. 1889" that chronicles a journey through Canada and the United States, specifically the Canadian Rockies, the interior of British Columbia to Vancouver Island, Canada and south through Washington state to California…
- Date Range
- 1889
- Reference Code
- V388
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Canada and America album fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- V 388
- Sous-Fonds
- V 388
- Accession Number
- 6261
- Reference Code
- V388
- Responsibility
- Album was compiled by an unknown traveler, possibly British
- Date Range
- 1889
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album (73 prints).-- 7 photographs: copy negatives, b&w
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of a photograph album titled "Canada and America, 28 Sept. to 14 Dec. 1889" that chronicles a journey through Canada and the United States, specifically the Canadian Rockies, the interior of British Columbia to Vancouver Island, Canada and south through Washington state to California, USA. Views were probably purchased enroute from well-known artists, including Canadian photographers A. B. Thom and C. S. Bailey, and American photographers Taber, Fiske and C. R. Savage.
- 7 b&w copy negatives
- Notes
- Purchase was made possible through a grant from the Department of Communications, Government of Canada
- Name Access
- Canada and America album
- Subject Access
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Access Restrictions
- Some restrictions on access to originals
- Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
- Language
- Language is English
- Creator
- Canada and America album
- Title Source
- Title based on title on album
- Processing Status
- Processed
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552. The Moberly House
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 81
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 81
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
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643. Glacier House, Selkirks
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 99
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 99
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Discovery and Exploration
- Railways
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
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641. C.P.R. Hotel, Banff
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 12
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 12
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Discovery and Exploration
- Railways
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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720. Banff Hotel from N
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 13
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 13
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Discovery and Exploration
- Railways
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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719. The Sanitarium, Banff
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 19
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 19
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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754. Upper Hot Springs, Banff
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 20
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 20
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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765. Bow Rapids and C.P.R. Hotel, Banff
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 25
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 25
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Discovery and Exploration
- Railways
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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747. Cave and Basin buildings, Banff
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 30
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 30
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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815. 'Canyon House' and the 'Mountain Belle', Banff
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 36
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 36
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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817. C.P.R. Transfer Co.'s stables, Banff
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Canadian Pacific Railway stables Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 37
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 37
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Canadian Pacific Railway stables
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Discovery and Exploration
- Railways
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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837. Dining Room, Glacier House, B.C.
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Glacier House Hotel (Canadian Pacific Railway hotel), Selkirk Mountains Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 100
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V10
- Reference Code
- V10 / PD 1 - 100
- Date Range
- [1887 or 1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
- Scope & Content
- Glacier House Hotel (Canadian Pacific Railway hotel), Selkirk Mountains
- Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Discovery and Exploration
- Railways
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
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J. Norman Collie Prints
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- Part Of
- J. Norman Collie fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to photographs of Norman Collie, family, friends and associates.
- Date Range
- [ca.1863]-1935
- Reference Code
- V62 / PA 88 - 1 to 9
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
2 images
- Part Of
- J. Norman Collie fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M279 / V62
- Sous-Fonds
- V62
- Accession Number
- 1809
- Reference Code
- V62 / PA 88 - 1 to 9
- Date Range
- [ca.1863]-1935
- Physical Description
- 9 photographs : prints
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to photographs of Norman Collie, family, friends and associates.
- Name Access
- Collie, J. Norman
- Subject Access
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Norman Sanson fonds
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- Part Of
- Norman Sanson fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of papers and photographs resulting from Sanson's life and work. Textual records consist of: I. Correspondence, 1901-1944, 2 cm.; II. Research and professional papers, 1890-1947, 45 cm., includes notebooks and notes pertaining to nature study, meteorological research, Sulphur Mounta…
- Date Range
- 1855-1949
- Reference Code
- M3 / V246
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Textual record
- Diary
- Map
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
- Part Of
- Norman Sanson fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M3
- V246
- Sous-Fonds
- M3
- V246
- Accession Number
- 109, 148, 181, 334, 384, 400, 439, 448, 1036, 1148, 1191, 2072. 2484, 2594, 2771, 3028, 6351, 6739, 8096
- Reference Code
- M3 / V246
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Textual record
- Diary
- Map
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
- Date Range
- 1855-1949
- Physical Description
- ca.55 cm and 21 v. of textual records. -- 46 photograph albums (ca.7500 prints). -- 1 postcard set (37 prints)
- History / Biographical
- Norman Bethune Sanson, 1862-1949, was a naturalist, meteorologist and museum curator at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of a prominent clergyman, he developed a life-long interest in natural history as a boy. Sanson came west in 1885 to fight in the Riel Rebellion as a member of the Queen's Own Rifles.
- In 1892, Sanson came to Banff as an accountant for the Sanitarium Hotel. He also did book-keeping for other local businesses and handled the town's weather reports. In 1896 he was appointed curator of the Park Museum and also worked as zookeeper for the Banff Zoo. From 1896 until 1931, Sanson was meteorological officer and curator of the Park Museum. In 1903 an observatory was built on Sulphur Mountain on a site chosen by Sanson. During the period 1903-1931, Sanson made one thousand ascents of Sulphur Mountain to collect weather records. In 1948, the Dominion Government acknowledged his many years of service by naming a peak on the mountain for him.
- As a nature enthusiast, Sanson was well-known both in Banff and beyond. He was an avid collector of flora and fauna, both privately and through his job as museum curator. Sanson was an active member of the Alpine Club of Canada, the Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Rotary Club. He was a warden of St. George's Anglican Church and a supporter of the Canadian Bible Society. He was active in community events such as the Banff Winter Carnival, for which he organized and led the snowshoeing events. An ardent mountain traveller, he enjoyed both hiking and snowshoeing. Following retirement, Sanson toured extensively on foot throughout Britain and Europe.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of papers and photographs resulting from Sanson's life and work.
- Textual records consist of: I. Correspondence, 1901-1944, 2 cm.; II. Research and professional papers, 1890-1947, 45 cm., includes notebooks and notes pertaining to nature study, meteorological research, Sulphur Mountain and maps; III. Travel diary, 1900-1933, 1 cm.; IV. Register books, 1931, 1941, n.d. 2 cm.; IV. Scrapbooks, 1909-1931, n.d., 21 vol, many containing postcards from Great Britain and around the world; VI. Miscellaneous, 1855-1895, n.d., 4 cm.
- Photographs consist of: I. Albums, 1880s-1949, 46 v., pertain to Norman Sanson's life and work; document Banff Park Museum, Sulphur Mountain and Sulphur Mountain Observatory; natural history, including mountain flora, collecting trips, weather surveys and snow surveys; Banff events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days, Highland Gatherings and Banff Regatta; mountain travels and travels throughout Canada, United States, England and Europe; friends, associates and Banff personalities. Detailed identifications provided by Norman Sanson. II. Postcard set, ca.1930.
- Name Access
- Sanson, Norman
- Subject Access
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Science and technology
- Access Restrictions
- Some restrictions on access to originals
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
- series description and partial file description
- reference microfilm copies of photographs albums and some textual materials
- Creator
- Sanson, Norman
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of papers, photographs and sound recordings of Peter and Catharine Whyte and the papers and photographs of their respective families. Consists of three sous-fonds: V683, S37 and M36. M36 and S37 consists of three series. Series I: Peter and Catharine Whyte, Series II: Robb and Morse …
- Date Range
- 1856-1980
- Reference Code
- M36 / S37 / V683
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Drawing
- Motion picture
- Film
- Photograph
- Album
- Ambrotype
- Cased photograph
- Daguerreotype
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Tintype
- Transparency
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Reel to reel
- Textual record
- Plan
- Poster
- Private record
- Published record
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Sous-Fonds
- TBD
- Accession Number
- 3069 and various
- Reference Code
- M36 / S37 / V683
- GMD
- Drawing
- Motion picture
- Film
- Photograph
- Album
- Ambrotype
- Cased photograph
- Daguerreotype
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Tintype
- Transparency
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Reel to reel
- Textual record
- Plan
- Poster
- Private record
- Published record
- Other Title Info
- Also known as the Whyte family fonds
- Date Range
- 1856-1980
- Physical Description
- 25 m of textual records. -- ca.46,000 photographs : prints, albums, postcards, cased photographs, transparencies, negatives. -- 178 sound recordings : audio tape reels, audio tape cassettes. -- 6 motion pictures (and film strips)
- History / Biographical
- Peter and Catharine Whyte were artists, photographers, outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, philanthropists and cultural workers at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Peter Whyte, 1905-1966, was born at Banff in 1905 to pioneer merchant Dave White and Annie (Curren) White. He was an accomplished skier and ski jumper and one of the region's first native-born painters with an intimate knowledge of the mountains and was an active photographer from ca.1920 until the 1950s. Peter Whyte studied art at the Otis Art Institute, Los Angeles, 1923-1924, and at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Boston, 1925, where he met Catharine Robb. Catharine Robb Whyte, 1906-1979, was born in 1906 at Concord, Massachusetts and grew up amongst the wealth and creativity of the Robb and Morse families. She studied at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Boston, 1925-1929.
- Following their marriage in 1930, the Whytes pursued a life of painting, photography, hiking, skiing and travelling. Their log home and studio in Banff became a focal point for their artist friends, Stoney Indians and local pioneers. Catharine shared Pete's involvement in skiing and hiking organizations and together they managed Skoki Lodge from 1932-1934. In following years, the Whytes travelled extensively. During the Second World War, Peter served in the reserve army, with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a photographer and, briefly, as an official war artist. Catharine continued to paint and maintain their home and, when possible, accompanied Pete to his military postings. In civilian life, Pete resumed his art career, explored new photographic techniques and sculpted.
- Throughout the 1950s and 1960s, the Whytes formulated plans for a foundation to preserve the art and history of the Canadian Rockies. Plans for a building to house an archives, public library and gallery were in preparation when Pete died in 1966. The Peter Whyte Foundation was named in his honour. Catharine immersed herself in the development of what is now the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, in the cultural community, painting, outdoor activity, travel and work with the Stoney First Nations. She became a more active photographer, recording her travels and outdoor pursuits. She served in an official capacity with numerous cultural and charitable organizations, was a patron to individuals studying art and music, and supported numerous causes relating to the Stoney First Nations. Catharine also supported causes related to multiculturalism, regional culture and recreation, and cancer research. Despite her modesty and often anonymous patronage of causes, Catharine was recognized with numerous awards and honours, including the Order of Canada in 1978. She died in Banff in 1979.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of papers, photographs and sound recordings of Peter and Catharine Whyte and the papers and photographs of their respective families. Consists of three sous-fonds: V683, S37 and M36. M36 and S37 consists of three series. Series I: Peter and Catharine Whyte, Series II: Robb and Morse families, Series III: White and Curren families. Within Series I, there are four Sub-series: Series: A. Catharine Robb Whyte papers; B. Peter Whyte papers; C. Peter and Catharine Whyte papers accessioned after 2017; D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings.
- Name Access
- Whyte, Peter
- Whyte, Catharine
- Subject Access
- Arts
- Communications
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First nations
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
- sous-fonds, series and file description for textual
- sub-series and group description for photographs
- item description, subject/proper name index, and summaries for sound recordings
- reference copies for sound recordings
- Creator
- Whyte, Peter
- Whyte, Catharine
- Category
- Arts
- Communications
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First nations
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Tom Wilson family fonds
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- Part Of
- Tom Wilson family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds includes textual records and photographs generated and collected by the Wilson family and pertaining to Tom Wilson, son Ed Wilson, daughter Ada Wilson and other family members. Textual records include: Ed Wilson's scrapbook, 1881-1968, which includes mainly items pertaining to Tom Wilson, Ed …
- Date Range
- 1861-1982
- Reference Code
- M10 / V701
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Diary
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
- Part Of
- Tom Wilson family fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 10
- V 701
- Sous-Fonds
- M 10
- V 701
- Accession Number
- 551, 981, 1234, 1578, 1634, 2097, 3039, 7750 (unproc)
- Reference Code
- M10 / V701
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Diary
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
- Date Range
- 1861-1982
- Physical Description
- 2 v. and 2 cm of textual records. -- ca.400 photographs : prints, copy negatives. -- 1 cm of print material
- History / Biographical
- The Wilson family were guides, outfitters and ranchers at Morley, Kootenay Plains, Banff and Nordegg, Alberta, Canada. Thomas Edmonds (Tom) Wilson, 1859- 1933, and Minnie McDougall Wilson, 1865-1936, had six children, including sons John Clark Wilson, 1888-1932, and Thomas Edmonds (Ed) Wilson, 1892-1973. Daughters were Ada, 1886-1967?, Rene, Bessie and Dora. Tom Wilson is credited with the discovery of Lake Louise in July of 1882, while working as a packer on the Canadian Pacific Railway survey through the mountains. In 1883, Wilson established his own business at Banff, Lake Louise and Field, British Columbia. After selling the business in 1904, Tom Wilson operated a horse ranch at Kootenay Plains. He later retired to Banff. Ed Wilson was born at Morley and raised in Banff. Around 1910 he began working for Brewster Trading Company at Banff and, later, Lake Louise. Just before the First World War, he moved to Nordegg, where he worked for the Bighorn Trading Company for many years.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds includes textual records and photographs generated and collected by the Wilson family and pertaining to Tom Wilson, son Ed Wilson, daughter Ada Wilson and other family members.
- Textual records include: Ed Wilson's scrapbook, 1881-1968, which includes mainly items pertaining to Tom Wilson, Ed Wilson, the Wilson family, and early guiding and exploration in the Canadian Rockies (photocopy in two volumes); miscellaneous papers, 1905-1929, including a holograph speech by D. D. Galletly on the cave at Banff; letter and note re sale of horses to Frank Wellman, 1920; letters to Catharine Whyte from Ada Wilson re personal matters and Wilson family history, 1964-1965; transcripts of manuscripts by Tom Wilson and B. M. (Bess) Wilson re the CPR and tourism and 1916 pack trip Lake Louise to Kootenay Plains; letters of Col. Robert O'Hara to Tom Wilson, 1895- 1914, re Mount Assiniboine and Lake O'Hara; letter by Catharine Robb Whyte to Tom Link, 1965, re Lake O'Hara history based partly upon above material; diary, Trip to ranch by B. M. Wilson; essay, The last of the pathfinders by Dorie (Wilson) Legit; programmes, articles, clippings re Tom Wilson, 1924-1982; Eliza Edmonds certificate, 1845, and later clipping.
- Photographs pertain to outfitting and guiding activities of Tom, John and Ed Wilson, including clients, associates and trips throughout the Rocky Mountains; Wilson family, friends and associates; Stoney Indians; Kootenay Plains; Banff people and events; Banff townsite and surrounding area; Canadian Pacific Railway; Nordegg area; 1861-1930. Includes photograph of Tom Wilson at Lake Louise inscribed to A. O. Wheeler, 1932. Many of the early photographs were taken by clients of Tom Wilson. Later, after settling at Kootenay Plains, Wilson was apparently given a camera by Mary Vaux and likely took many of the Stoney Indians views. Ed Wilson was an amateur photographer and likely took most of the views of staff at Lake Louise and of Nordegg.
- Name Access
- Wilson, Ada
- Wilson, Ed
- Wilson, Tom
- Subject Access
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First nations
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
- modern reference prints
- Creator
- Wilson, Ed
- Wilson, Tom
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First nations
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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Ron Duke collection
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- Part Of
- Ron Duke collection
- Scope & Content
- Collection includes: certificate of general resolution of appreciation commending Jack Curren, Frank Betteridge, Frank Gombert, F. Wells, Reno Fitten, William Child and Ralph Rink for aid in the rescue of Mrs. W. E. Stone, July 24, 1921, and recovery of the body of Dr. W. E. Stone, d. July 17, 1921…
- Date Range
- [ca.1870-ca.1970]
- Reference Code
- M16 / V203
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Poster
- Textual record
- Private record
- Part Of
- Ron Duke collection
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 16
- V 203
- Sous-Fonds
- M 16
- V 203
- Accession Number
- 168, 1572, 1593, 1644, 2626, 3379
- Reference Code
- M16 / V203
- Date Range
- [ca.1870-ca.1970]
- Physical Description
- 1 textual record. -- 12 photographs : prints, posters, negatives
- History / Biographical
- Ron Duke was a professional photographer at Banff, Alberta, Canada
- Scope & Content
- Collection includes: certificate of general resolution of appreciation commending Jack Curren, Frank Betteridge, Frank Gombert, F. Wells, Reno Fitten, William Child and Ralph Rink for aid in the rescue of Mrs. W. E. Stone, July 24, 1921, and recovery of the body of Dr. W. E. Stone, d. July 17, 1921, on Mount Eon; and various photographs collected by Duke from unknown sources. Included is a Dave White & Sons Ltd. poster of eight prints, showing store 1894 to 1948; also a poster of male descendants of John Brewster, ca.1965, with ten images.
- Name Access
- Duke, Ron (collector)
- Subject Access
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Creator
- Duke, Ron (collector)
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on accession records and contents of collection
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Boorne and May fonds
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- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consist of two separate series: A. Prints; B. Photograph Albums. Fonds consists primarily of presentation album titled "Landscapes," containing one hundred views along the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains. The album contains many popular views of the period and is …
- Date Range
- [ca.1887-1888]
- Reference Code
- V10
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Boorne and May fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- V 10
- Sous-Fonds
- V10
- Accession Number
- 494, 658, 1449, 3227, 6169, 6173, 6208, 6603, 7508
- Reference Code
- V10
- Date Range
- [ca.1887-1888]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album (100 prints). -- 40 photographs : prints
- History / Biographical
- The photographic firm of Boorne and May, a portrait, landscape and architectural business, operated in Calgary and Edmonton, N.W.T. (now Alberta) between 1886 and 1893. William Hanson Boorne, 1859-1945, and his cousin, Ernest Gundry May, opened their Calgary studio in 1886, later expanding the business to Edmonton. During its short life, Boorne and May was one of the most prestigious photographic firms in western Canada.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consist of two separate series: A. Prints; B. Photograph Albums. Fonds consists primarily of presentation album titled "Landscapes," containing one hundred views along the Canadian Pacific Railway in the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains. The album contains many popular views of the period and is inscribed to "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne & May's Compliments. Calgary. January 1889." Also includes individual prints of similar views to those in the album and include views as far west as Yale, B.C.
- Twenty-two prints, attributable to Boorne and May through photographer numbers and titles on the fronts, are stamped "From J. Nicholson, Photo Artist, Boissevain, Man." on the reverse. Nicholson was a professional photographer at Boissevain, Manitoba between 1888 and 1893. His business was sold to Jas. E. Miers in 1893.
- Name Access
- Boorne and May
- Subject Access
- Arts
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Access Restrictions
- Some restrictions on access to originals
- Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
- selected modern reference prints
- digital images in Images database and in Alberta InSight database
- Creator
- Boorne and May
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
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- Part Of
- Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of material pertaining to the separate careers and families of Jim and Dorothy Boyce, as well as material from their life together. Jim Boyce material consists mainly of business and personal papers and photographs, ca.1910-1982. Business papers arise mainly from the incorporation, …
- Date Range
- [ca.1850-2001]
- Reference Code
- M250 / V79
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Motion picture
- Film
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Corporate record
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M250 / V79
- Sous-Fonds
- M 250
- V 79
- Accession Number
- 1418, 1570, 1574, 2453, 3037, 3087, 3609 (unproc), 5575 (unproc), 5856 (unproc), 6359 (unproc), 6762 (unproc), 6790 (unproc), 7047 (unproc), 7363 (unproc)
- Reference Code
- M250 / V79
- GMD
- Motion picture
- Film
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Corporate record
- Private record
- Published record
- Date Range
- [ca.1850-2001]
- Physical Description
- ca.6.5 m textual records. -- ca.3500 photographs: prints, negatives, copy negatives. -- 4 photograph albums. -- 5 motion pictures: film reels; 8mm, 16mm; col.
- History / Biographical
- James (Jim) Hawkins Boyce, 1892-1982, was a guide, outfitter, log builder and businessman at Lake Louise and Banff, Alberta, Canada. Dorothy Boyce was a pharmacist and business woman at Calgary, Quebec and Banff, Canada.
- Jim Boyce was the son of Joseph Boyce, 1856-1927, and stepson of Wilma "Josephine" Boyce, 1866-1952, of Banff, Alberta. In 1911, Jim joined his father building trails. His guiding and outfitting career began with Jimmy Simpson's outfit as a trail cook. During the 1920s Boyce formed his own outfit with Max Brooks and went on to guide prominent clients Carl Rungius, Caroline Hinman and her parties, George and Adeline Link and William D. Cox of Chicago, USA.
- In addition to guiding and outfitting, Jim Boyce worked with motion picture companies on location in the Rockies with his dog teams during the 1920s. A number of well-known log buildings are testament to his log-building skills, including Skoki, Mount Temple Lodge and the Lake Louise Ski Lodge. During the 1930s, Boyce managed and expanded Skoki Lodge. He also supervised road construction on the Banff-Jasper Highway and the Alaska Alcan Military Highway for the U. S. Army during the Second World War and operated the Bar C Ranch (for William D. Cox) for many years. Boyce made his home in Banff.
- Dorothy Frances Llewellyn (Whiteman) Boyce, 1901-2001, was the daughter of Rev Arthur Wellesley Richard Whiteman, 1865-1926, and Nina L. Whiteman, 1873-1956. After studying pharmacy at the University of Alberta, Dorothy came to Banff in 1922 to work for Dr. Brett. She subsequently studied at the University of Toronto, Ontario; worked at the Calgary General Hospital, Alberta, from 1926 to 1940; and during the Second World War, worked as a chemist in Quebec, Canada. After the death of her first husband, Tronson James Draper, 1879-1949, an oilman of Calgary, Alberta, Dorothy became a permanent resident of Banff. She owned and operated Travellers Digest in Banff and married Jim Boyce in 1957.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of material pertaining to the separate careers and families of Jim and Dorothy Boyce, as well as material from their life together.
- Jim Boyce material consists mainly of business and personal papers and photographs, ca.1910-1982. Business papers arise mainly from the incorporation, operation and expropriation of the Lake Louise Ski Lodge (later Post Hotel) 1941-1969. Other business and personal material pertains to Skoki Lodge, 1933-1942; guiding and outfitting, 1938-1940; Army Service Forces and Alaska Alcan Military Highway, 1943-1944; Bar C Ranch, 1947-1969; laundry and rental businesses, 1962-1965, plans for Boyce house, Banff and family items. Correspondents include William D. Cox and Eldon Woolliams. Jim Boyce photographs pertain to family, friends, associates and activities, Banff and Skoki areas; includes guiding and outfitting, hunting, motion picture and dog team activities, Skoki Lodge and region, Alaska-Yukon activities, Bar C Ranch and personal material.
- Papers of Dorothy Boyce, 1901-ca.1950, pertain to her childhood, university career, business life and first marriage; Dorothy Boyce photographs, ca.1920s-1940, pertain to family, friends, professional and recreational activities in Banff, Banff and Yoho National Parks, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto.
- Jim and Dorothy Boyce joint material includes photographs, 1900s-1990s, and incoming letters pertaining to home, travel and friends. Album includes mainly published postcards from all over the world. Fonds also includes Boyce family personal and financial papers, 1901-1928; business and estate papers of Joseph Boyce, 1908-1954; Tronson Draper and Draper family personal and professional papers and photographs, 1906-1949; and Whiteman family papers and photographs, ca.1860, 1885-ca.1925. Also included in the Boyce's personal records are film reels ca.1920-1970 which pertain mainly to the Skoki area.
- Name Access
- Boyce, Jim
- Boyce, Dorothy
- Subject Access
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: preliminary electronic finding aid
- motion picture summaries
- Related Material
- Transparencies by Adeline and/or George Link of trips with Jim Boyce, formerly retained by Jim Boyce, can be found in George K. K. Link fonds (M60/V276)
- Accompanied by artifacts (Heritage collections, Whyte Museum)
- Creator
- Boyce, Jim
- Boyce, Dorothy
- Title Source
- Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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J. Norman Collie fonds
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- Part Of
- J. Norman Collie fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of diary fragments, [1900], 1902, possibly pertaining to Bush River expedition; correspondence between Collie and his mother, n.d. 1875-1883, re personal matters, money problems, travel, education and employment; letters from friends, n.d., 1927, including A. F. Mummery and Fred Step…
- Date Range
- [ca.1863]-1935
- Reference Code
- M279 / V62
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Diary
- Private record
- Part Of
- J. Norman Collie fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 279
- V 62
- Sous-Fonds
- M 279
- V 62
- Accession Number
- 1809
- Reference Code
- M279 / V62
- Date Range
- [ca.1863]-1935
- Physical Description
- .75 cm of textual records. -- 9 photographs : prints
- History / Biographical
- J. Norman Collie, 1859-1942, was a chemist and mountaineer who lived at London, England. Between 1897 and 1911, Collie pioneered climbing in the Canadian Rockies, making twenty-one first ascents including Mount Victoria and Mount Athabasca
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of diary fragments, [1900], 1902, possibly pertaining to Bush River expedition; correspondence between Collie and his mother, n.d. 1875-1883, re personal matters, money problems, travel, education and employment; letters from friends, n.d., 1927, including A. F. Mummery and Fred Stephens; photographs pertaining to Norman Collie, family, friends and associates
- Name Access
- Collie, J. Norman
- Subject Access
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
- Creator
- Collie, J. Norman
- Title Source
- Title based on accession record
- Processing Status
- Processed
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