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Personal Correspondence

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Part Of
Dorothy Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and writings resulting from her friendship with Catharine Robb Whyte and other Banff residents. Correspondents include Mrs. Bredbeck, Catharine Whyte, Jay and Tony Brandreth, Cyril Chapman, Sally Weaver, Esther McNutt, Dorothy Preston, Aileen Harmon, and Mark White. …
Date Range
1970 - 1980
Reference Code
M59 / II / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Dorothy Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M59 / V689
Series
II. Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M59
Accession Number
5380
Reference Code
M59 / II / 3
GMD
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1970 - 1980
Physical Description
2 cm of textual material
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and writings resulting from her friendship with Catharine Robb Whyte and other Banff residents. Correspondents include Mrs. Bredbeck, Catharine Whyte, Jay and Tony Brandreth, Cyril Chapman, Sally Weaver, Esther McNutt, Dorothy Preston, Aileen Harmon, and Mark White. Subjects include Christmas greetings, Catharine’s travels, a letter in response to Whyte’s correction letter sent to Reader’s Digest in regards to them misspelling Peter Whyte’s name in a publication, Jimmy Simpson, pow wow at Morley, Nancy Newbury, Murray Adaskin, Hans Gmoser, Frank Kaquitts and the Indian Cultural Conference, Catharine’s passing, and the executing of Catharine’s will. File also includes Catharine Robb Whyte’s 1970, 1971, and 1978 Christmas letters, a published travel diary with an accompanying hand drawn map.
Storage Range
M59 / I / 23 to M59 / II / 4
Subject Access
Travel
Indigenous Peoples
Language
English
Title Source
Title supplied by archival assistant
Processing Status
Processed
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Antique Maps of India and Germany, Walter Wilcox Mounts

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54204
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and h…
Date Range
1868
1892
1894
1903
1904
1917
1921
1950
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Textual record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
M300 & V500 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.
GMD
Map
Textual record
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1868
1892
1894
1903
1904
1917
1921
1950
Physical Description
13 Maps: print; b&w, and set of 4 rag paper mounts
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and highlighted/coloured routes; none of German maps are annotated. File also contains set of 4 rag paper mounts, annotated. 3 naming artist Walter Wilcox (likely formerly held his works but are now blank). One labelled 'Model'.
Notes
Maps were originally stored together in one poster tube labelled: "MAPS OF GERMANY INDIA See notes inside" Shipping label: PLS HOLD Armand To Nicholas Morant 222 Melville Ave Westmount Montreal" (with two 3 - cent stamps attached) Note inside, written by Nicholas Morant: "These maps were among those issued to Capt. Tim Ffrench (?) preparatory to intelligence work done during W. War II" Signed "Nick M." Wilcox mounts were stored in brown paper packaging with several other blank mounts (disposed of). Labelled section of original paper packaging has been stored with mounts in oversize box for reference.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Geographic Access
Germany
India
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owners
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owners.
Language
English
German
Conservation
Items must be kept only with items of similar materials, and stored with protective acid-free barriers to prevent further damage.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Maps of Banff and Western Canada

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rock…
Date Range
1912
1914
1924
1926
1932
1957
[1970-1980]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C5 / 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C5 : Other
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C5 / 25
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Date Range
1912
1914
1924
1926
1932
1957
[1970-1980]
Physical Description
9 maps : b&w and col. ; 168 x 71 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rockies which has smaller maps of Waterton Lakes, Glacier, Revelstoke, and other national parks printed on the back. Map of Medicine Hat includes annotated storage envelope with dimensions written on the front.
Subject Access
Cartography
Geography
Land use
Government
Travel
National parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Medicine Hat
Rocky Mountains
Glacier National Park
Revelstoke
Waterton Lakes National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Map, Indian Tribes of North America

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54800
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one b&w printed paper copy of a map titled "Indian Tribes of North America" [n.d., creator unknown].
Date Range
[1950-1970]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 56
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Textual record
Published 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 / 56
GMD
Map
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1950-1970]
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records (map : b&w ; 48 x 53.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one b&w printed paper copy of a map titled "Indian Tribes of North America" [n.d., creator unknown].
Notes
Date range is estimate provided by Processing Archivist
Subject Access
Geography
Indigenous Peoples
Land, settlement and immigration
Geographic Access
Canada
United States of America
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
First nations
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title taken from item in file
Processing Status
Processed
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Published regional and trail maps

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of maps depicting the Banff townsite and nearby travel routes. Includes a trail map for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks; a road map for Banff and nearby areas [1965]; a numbered townsite map of Banff marking local hotels and attractions; and a photocopied map of a trail route …
Date Range
[1950-1970]
1965
Reference Code
M545 / III / 29
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
Reference Code
M545 / III / 29
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Date Range
[1950-1970]
1965
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (4 maps ; 35.5 x 21.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of maps depicting the Banff townsite and nearby travel routes. Includes a trail map for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks; a road map for Banff and nearby areas [1965]; a numbered townsite map of Banff marking local hotels and attractions; and a photocopied map of a trail route used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [n.d.]
Notes
Banff townsite map has annotation marking the location of the Trail Ride Office on Caribou St.
Subject Access
Travel
Trails
Map
Land, settlement and immigration
Geography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff National Park and Lake Louise maps

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and…
Date Range
1959
[1960-1970]
Reference Code
M545 / V / 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 53
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Date Range
1959
[1960-1970]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (2 maps ; 60.5 x 57.5 and 60 x 56.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and annotation in bottom right corner which reads "Natural Bridge". Lake Louise map produced by the Government of Canada.
Subject Access
Banff National Park
Environment
Geography
Map
Lake Louise
Travel
Government
National parks and reserves
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Language
English
Conservation
Clipping stored in mylar due to significant staining and residue from tape
Items kept folded [not placed in mylar] due to mass production of content and minimal/no annotations
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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1978 map of Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1978 (transfered to manuscrpits Oct. 1994)
Publisher
Ministry of Recreation and Conservation
Call Number
C2-10.1 (e)
Publisher
Ministry of Recreation and Conservation
Published Date
1978 (transfered to manuscrpits Oct. 1994)
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park
Notes
Descriptive Legend on back of map re: History Winter Activity, Access, Avalanche Safety, Equipment, Trail and Camping Information etc.
Accession Number
11000
Call Number
C2-10.1 (e)
Collection
Archives Library
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Historical map of Edmonton (Northside) about 1790-1900

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1958
Publisher
Hamly, Edmonton
Call Number
C4-4.2
Publisher
Hamly, Edmonton
Published Date
1958
Physical Description
1 map : black and white
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Edmonton
Notes
Map showing the city north of the river
Accession Number
673
Call Number
C4-4.2
Collection
Archives Library
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[Sentinel Glacier B.C.]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1974
Publisher
Dept. of Environment
Call Number
C5-2.6(a)
Publisher
Dept. of Environment
Published Date
1974
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Series
Sheet #1 Glacier map series #5
Subjects
Sentinel Glacier B.C.
Notes
Accompanies: 03.4/R27 "Glacier Surveys in British Columbia - 1972"
Accession Number
1000
Call Number
C5-2.6(a)
Collection
Archives Library
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[Sphinx Glacier B.C.]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1974
Publisher
Dept. of Environment/Ottawa
Call Number
C5-2.6(b)
Publisher
Dept. of Environment/Ottawa
Published Date
1974
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Series
Sheet #2 Glacier Map Series #5
Subjects
Sphinx Glacier B.C.
Notes
Accompanies: 03.4/R27 "Glacier Surveys in British Columbia/1972"
Accession Number
11000
Call Number
C5-2.6(b)
Collection
Archives Library
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[Kokanee Glacier B.C.]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1974
Publisher
Dept. of Environment/Ottawa
Call Number
C5-2.6(d)
Publisher
Dept. of Environment/Ottawa
Published Date
1974
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Series
Sheet #4 Glacier Map Series #5
Subjects
Kokanee Glacier B.C.
Notes
Accompanies 03.4/R27 "Glacier Surveys in B.C. 1972"
Accession Number
11000
Call Number
C5-2.6(d)
Collection
Archives Library
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[Bugaboo Glacier B.C.]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1973
Publisher
Dept. of Environment/Ottawa
Call Number
C5-2.6(e)
Publisher
Dept. of Environment/Ottawa
Published Date
1973
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Series
Sheet #5 Glacier map series #5
Subjects
Bugaboo Glacier
Notes
Sheet #5 Glacier map series #5
Accompanies 03.4/R27 "Glacier Surveys In British Columbia 1972"
Accession Number
11000
Call Number
C5-2.6(e)
Collection
Archives Library
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Reservoir Sites A and B Canadian Irrigation Surveyrs Jumpingpound Creek from Surveys by A.O. Wheeler in 1895.

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1896
Publisher
Department of the Interior
Call Number
C5-6.26(d)
Publisher
Department of the Interior
Published Date
1896
Physical Description
Black and white
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Alberta-Irrigation
Notes
xerox copy
Accession Number
6000
Call Number
C5-6.26(d)
Collection
Archives Library
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Map to illustrate system of Canadian Irrigation Surveys.

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1896
Publisher
Department of the Interior
Call Number
C5-6.26(e)
Publisher
Department of the Interior
Published Date
1896
Physical Description
Black and white
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Alberta-Irrigation
Notes
xerox copy
Accession Number
6000
Call Number
C5-6.26(e)
Collection
Archives Library
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[Nordic Ski Courses]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
Winter, 1973-1974
Publisher
Banff National Park
Call Number
C6-4.2(a)
Publisher
Banff National Park
Published Date
Winter, 1973-1974
Physical Description
1 map : black and white
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Banff National Park
Notes
legend on back
Accession Number
6500
Call Number
C6-4.2(a)
Collection
Archives Library
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Map of Banff and vicinity showing major highway, other roads, viewpoints, campgrounds, trailer park, picnic areas, lifts, trails

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21352
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
ca. 1970
Call Number
C6-4.3(f)
Published Date
ca. 1970
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Banff National Park - Roads and Trails
Notes
Map B on reverse side of A shows the townsite in a larger scale
file transfer
Accession Number
5500
Call Number
C6-4.3(f)
Collection
Archives Library
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Lake O'Hara region, South area, Yoho National Park

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21357
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1973
Publisher
[Lake O'Hara] : Lake O'Hara Trail Club
Edition
1973 ed.
Call Number
C6-4.4 j-l
Edition
1973 ed.
Publisher
[Lake O'Hara] : Lake O'Hara Trail Club
Published Date
1973
Physical Description
3 maps : col
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
O'Hara, Lake region
Link, George K.K.
Auger, Tim
Notes
Based on National Topographic System. Additional data obtained from G.K.K. Link and from G. Rutherford and Tim Auger ... The predecessors of this map (1949, 1950, 1054 [should be 1954] and 1964) were prepared by G.K.K. Link and A.C. Simpson [and have title: Sketch map of the Lake O'Hara region].
Information condensed from that supplied on the maps - MA
Accession Number
5916 (j & l)
2132 (k)
Call Number
C6-4.4 j-l
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1971
Publisher
National and Historic Parks Branch, Information Canada, Ottawa
Call Number
C6-6.1
Publisher
National and Historic Parks Branch, Information Canada, Ottawa
Published Date
1971
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Banff National Park
Notes
Description of Park on back
Accession Number
5500
Call Number
C6-6.1
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1974
Publisher
Information Canada
Call Number
C6-6.2
Publisher
Information Canada
Published Date
1974
Physical Description
Colour
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Jasper National Park
Notes
Park Information back of map
Accession Number
7000
Call Number
C6-6.2
Collection
Archives Library
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[Jasper National Park]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1977
Publisher
Indian and Northern Affairs
Call Number
C6-6.2(b)
Publisher
Indian and Northern Affairs
Published Date
1977
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Jasper National Park
Notes
Info map published Indian and Northern Affairs. History, camping, hiking, mountain climbing, ski-touring, fishing, boating etc.
Info on reverse of map that shows general info
Accession Number
11,500
Call Number
C6-6.2(b)
Collection
Archives Library
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