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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

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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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First World War diary

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Part Of: Sid Unwin fonds

Scope & Content: Item is the diary kept by Sid Unwin during the year 1917. Unwin describes his duties at the front, and makes observations on casualties, taking prisoners, gas attacks and other activities. The diary records activities leading up to and during the battle of Vimy Ridge, Unwin's personal injury and c…

Date Range: 1917

Reference Code: M31 / A / 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Diary

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Part Of: Sid Unwin fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M31 / V25

Series: I.A. Sid Unwin sous-fonds : Military career

Sous-Fonds: M31

Accession Number: 7102, 7112

Reference Code: M31 / A / 3

GMD: Textual record; Diary

Date Range: 1917

Physical Description: 1 textual record (1 v.)

Scope & Content: Item is the diary kept by Sid Unwin during the year 1917. Unwin describes his duties at the front, and makes observations on casualties, taking prisoners, gas attacks and other activities. The diary records activities leading up to and during the battle of Vimy Ridge, Unwin's personal injury and convalescence, and ends two days prior to his death. Also contains songs, poems, addresses and notes

Name Access: Unwin, Sid

Subject Access: War; Diary

Geographic Access: Canada

Language: English

Creator: Sid Unwin

Title Source: Title based on contents of item

Processing Status: Processed

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In the heart of the Canadian Rockies with horse and camera, part I : [lantern slide presentation]

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Scope & Content: Presentation pertains to the mountains and wildlife of the Selkirks and Canadian Rockies areas of Banff, Lake O'Hara, and Lake Louise. Originally consisted of 62 slides (missing items are numbers 3, 5-8, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 41, 56). Textual item is script

Date Range: [after 1915]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 2 - 1 to 61; M79 / 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency; Textual record

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M79 / V527

Series: II.A. Photographs: lantern slides

Sous-Fonds: V527

Accession Number: 2685

Reference Code: V527 / PS 2 - 1 to 61; M79 / 16

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency; Textual record

Date Range: [after 1915]

Physical Description: 50 photographs : transparencies; glass. -- 1 item of textual records (.5cm)

Scope & Content: Presentation pertains to the mountains and wildlife of the Selkirks and Canadian Rockies areas of Banff, Lake O'Hara, and Lake Louise. Originally consisted of 62 slides (missing items are numbers 3, 5-8, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 41, 56). Textual item is script

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1910 & 1911 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 17 : Includes office correspondence, day to day tasks. Trip to Toronto, January 10 Geological Survey office visit, late January interactions with delegation, January 24 at S. G. S. office, travel around Ottawa and …

Date Range: 1910-1911

Reference Code: M546 / 17 to 18

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 17 to 18

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1910-1911

Physical Description: 4.4 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.9 x 15.2 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1910 & 1911 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 17 : Includes office correspondence, day to day tasks. Trip to Toronto, January 10 Geological Survey office visit, late January interactions with delegation, January 24 at S. G. S. office, travel around Ottawa and Winnipeg, notations of interactions with Clare, early February writing article for Canadian Magazine, early March working on Harmon shots, May 3 put in resignation (to ACC?), office correspondence, trip to Banff in May, time at Club, documentation of whereabouts of members and trip locations, August-September camping in Bugaboos. M546 / 18 : Includes travel and camping from Bella Coola, travel experiences including evaluations of trails and barometer readings, trips to Vancouver and Calgary, notations and underlines done in red throughout, August 5, 1911 circled in red with note: “must be Gendarme Mt.” this entry regarding climb near Berg Lake, following days with red notations for Mt. Mumm, Ptarmigan Peak, with Konrad, following weeks indicate climbing trips, bar. Readings, travel around Bella Coola. When in Sidney entries regard office work, banking, and social engagements. Often writes down the spine when the page is filled and overwrites his previous text. Daily notations of weather.

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Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Selkirks; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1914 & 1915 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 21 : Includes day to day notations regarding weather, office work, social activities, summer trips to various camps in the Calgary and Banff areas, notations of developing plates. M546 / 22 : Includes day to day no…

Date Range: 1914-1915

Reference Code: M546 / 21 to 22

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

2 images 2 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 21 to 22

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1914-1915

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1914 & 1915 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 21 : Includes day to day notations regarding weather, office work, social activities, summer trips to various camps in the Calgary and Banff areas, notations of developing plates. M546 / 22 : Includes day to day notations regarding weather, office work, social activities, camping activities throughout the summer.

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Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backpacking; Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Great War; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work; World War One; WWI

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Selkirks; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of volume.

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1916 & 1917 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 23 : Includes leisure activities in Vancouver and social engagements, July 15-19 “camp ok”, daily notations of work, cheques, leisure, waking, and meal times. M546 / 24 : Includes CPR pass and GTP pass numbers note…

Date Range: 1916-1917

Reference Code: M546 / 23 to 24

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

2 images 2 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 23 to 24

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1916-1917

Physical Description: 4.1 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 7.6 x 14.4 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1916 & 1917 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 23 : Includes leisure activities in Vancouver and social engagements, July 15-19 “camp ok”, daily notations of work, cheques, leisure, waking, and meal times. M546 / 24 : Includes CPR pass and GTP pass numbers noted, drawing of mountain and valley, daily notations of weather and daily activities, time spent in Banff, early July to August camping trips generally regarding travel, meals, and campsite set up, emulsion numbers and exposure information from June 17, 1917.

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Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backpacking; Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Great War; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work; World War One; WWI

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Selkirks; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1918 & 1919 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 25 : Includes notations regarding work for S. G. January 18-26 working on index for report. Following days working on map reduction and notations of work on specifically numbered maps. Leisure in Banff. Work on sli…

Date Range: 1918-1919

Reference Code: M546 / 25 to 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

2 images 2 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 25 to 26

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1918-1919

Physical Description: 4.9 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.7 x 15 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1918 & 1919 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 25 : Includes notations regarding work for S. G. January 18-26 working on index for report. Following days working on map reduction and notations of work on specifically numbered maps. Leisure in Banff. Work on slides and presentation. Occasional war notations. Illustrations for report June 1-8, 1918. Report of Yoho Glacier June 13. Extensive descriptions of travels and camps out of Field and Conway Glacier during July and August. Financial documentation particularly regarding received and sent cheques. Daily notations of weather. M546 / 26 : Includes January 5 discussion regarding selecting photos for last summer for slides, mention of ACC meetings, often notes “wood pile” in the afternoons, office work, ACC business and correspondence, work on report, estimated distances recorded for trip to Assiniboine October 6-7.

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Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backpacking; Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Great War; Lantern slides; Leisure; Mountains; Photography; Professional and Personal Life; Slide making; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work; World War One; WWI

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Selkirks; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Promotional Lantern Slides

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Part Of: Canadian Pacific Railway fonds

Scope & Content: File contains slides showing various cities and towns, scenes of nature including waterfalls, mountains, and fields, figures on horseback, dining rooms, a map of Canada and the Canadian Pacific Railway, ships, trains among mountains, and grand buildings. File also includes labels from the original …

Date Range: [c. 1930]

Reference Code: V782 / I / PS - 43 to PS - 69

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

27 images 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Canadian Pacific Railway fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M584 / V782

Series: I : lantern slides

Sous-Fonds: V782

Accession Number: 2014.8366

Reference Code: V782 / I / PS - 43 to PS - 69

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

Date Range: [c. 1930]

Physical Description: 27 photographs : b&w slides ; 8.2cm x 8.2cm

Scope & Content: File contains slides showing various cities and towns, scenes of nature including waterfalls, mountains, and fields, figures on horseback, dining rooms, a map of Canada and the Canadian Pacific Railway, ships, trains among mountains, and grand buildings. File also includes labels from the original storage box.