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Date
1868
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1133 a-i
Description
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT…
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Title
Developing Tank
Date
1868
Material
metal
Dimensions
20.5 x 8.0 x 13.5 cm
Description
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for six 5X7 inch plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”(?). On the top face of the lid, there is raised text which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with six removable plate-holders(d-i).
Subject
Nicholas Morant
darkroom
photography
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1133 a-i
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Date
1868
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.41.1134 a-o
Description
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GRE…
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Title
Developing Tank
Date
1868
Material
metal
Dimensions
14.5 x 10.0 x 18.0 cm
Description
Dallan metal developing tank (a) for twelve quarter-plates, with removable lid (b) that attaches to the body of the tank with two metal fasteners. On the back face of the tank, near the center at the bottom, there is a rectangular box stamped into the metal with text inside that reads: “MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN”. On the top face of the lid, there is raised text stamped into the metal which reads: “DALLAN DEVELOPING TANK”. The body of the tank contains a spout on the viewer-left face. Inside the developing tank, there is a removable tray (c) with twelve removable plate-holders(d-o).
Subject
Nicholas Morant
darkroom
photography
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.1134 a-o
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Doldenhorn and Weisse Freau

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue2206
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1863
Author
Roth, Abraham
Publisher
Coblenz : Baedeker
Call Number
DQ841 D6 R6
Author
Roth, Abraham
Publisher
Coblenz : Baedeker
Published Date
1863
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DQ841 D6 R6
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Dolomite Mountains : excursions through Tyrol.....in 1861, 1862 & 1863

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1864
Author
Gilbert, Josiah
Publisher
London : Longman
Call Number
DB466 G54
Author
Gilbert, Josiah
Publisher
London : Longman
Published Date
1864
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Dolomite Alps
Geology
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DB466 G54
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1860 – 1980
Material
wood; metal; ivory
Catalogue Number
108.01.0008
Description
A complete set of twenty eight rectangular tiles, each a sandwich of ebony and ivory held together by three brass rivets. Ivory face of each tile divided in half with one to six shallow circular dots marking each half.
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Title
Domino Set
Date
1860 – 1980
Material
wood; metal; ivory
Dimensions
0.8 x 2.2 x 4.5 cm
Description
A complete set of twenty eight rectangular tiles, each a sandwich of ebony and ivory held together by three brass rivets. Ivory face of each tile divided in half with one to six shallow circular dots marking each half.
Subject
households
pastime
entertainment
Edward S, Morse
Edith Morse Robb
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
108.01.0008
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Date
c. 1870
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.01.1004
Description
Hand sewn, thin quilt. Pattern is red on white.
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Title
Double Bed Quilt
Date
c. 1870
Material
fibre
Description
Hand sewn, thin quilt. Pattern is red on white.
Subject
households
needlework
quilting
sewing
White family
Credit
Gift of Ken Campbell, Qualicum Beach, 1987
Catalogue Number
102.01.1004
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Eagles nest in the valley of Sixt

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue2892
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1860
Author
Wills, Sir Alfred
Publisher
London : Longman, Green [et al.]
Edition
2d ed
Call Number
DQ841 S6 W5
Author
Wills, Sir Alfred
Edition
2d ed
Publisher
London : Longman, Green [et al.]
Published Date
1860
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DQ841 S6 W5
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image is of a young boy seated in a chair with book open in his hands for a portrait in a studio. Daguerreotype identified as Edward S. Morse.
Date Range
ca. 1860
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT-34
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Tintype
Photograph
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Personal
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT-34
GMD
Tintype
Photograph
Date Range
ca. 1860
Physical Description
1 cased photograph : daguerreotype.
Scope & Content
Image is of a young boy seated in a chair with book open in his hands for a portrait in a studio. Daguerreotype identified as Edward S. Morse.
Subject Access
Family
Photography
Language
English
Title Source
Title as found on item.
Content Details
Cased Daguerreotype in brown coated paper case. Case does not have a front cover. Back cover has debossed floral design. Two metal latches remain on the right edge of the case. Image is framed in a brass-coloured octagonal frame. A red adhesive sticker is found in the bottom left corner on the surface of the cover glass that reads “Edward S. Morse”. Cover glass is secured in place by a brass-coloured frame that is decorated with foliate motifs.
Processing Status
Processed
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[Enclosures]. -- 1862-1920, 1930-1959, [n.d.]

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Enclosures from letters to Catharine from her mother, includes letters from family friends and relatives. Includes old family letters 1862 - 1920, f.181. Mildred Owen is first cousin to Edith Mary B. Clarke is the sister of Edith's father, Edward S. Morse; Jenny Brooks is Edith's friend from chil…
Date Range
1860 - 1920
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / b / ii / 180 - 185
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.2. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Sous-Fonds
M36
Accession Number
N/A
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / b / ii / 180 - 185
Date Range
1860 - 1920
Physical Description
6 files of textual records
Scope & Content
Enclosures from letters to Catharine from her mother, includes letters from family friends and relatives. Includes old family letters 1862 - 1920, f.181. Mildred Owen is first cousin to Edith Mary B. Clarke is the sister of Edith's father, Edward S. Morse; Jenny Brooks is Edith's friend from childhood; Dorothy Wayman is the author of a biography of Edward S. Morse.
Name Access
Robb, Edith Morse
Roddy, Frances (Newbury)
Robb, Kitty
Owen, Mildred
Johnsen, Hanne
Clarke, Mary B.
Miyaoka, Tsunejiro
Barry, Jane
Brooks, Jenny
Spurling, Billy
Wayman, Dorothy
Morse, John E.
Robb, Russell Sr.
Caird, Jean
Agge, Anne
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents a young man posing for a portrait. Possibly E.S. Morse.
Date Range
[ca. 1850 - ca. 1870]
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 21
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 21
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Date Range
[ca. 1850 - ca. 1870]
Physical Description
Cased Photograph : 1 b&w ambrotype --
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents a young man posing for a portrait. Possibly E.S. Morse.
Subject Access
Portrait
Language
English
Title Source
Title as found on item
Content Details
Ambrotype in wooden case. Case covered with black coated paper. Front and back covers feature architectural and vegetal design in relief. The inside cover features a design debossed in red velvet and an adhesive sticker that reads “E.S. Morse.” The Ambrotype is framed in a brass coloured, decorative metal mat
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents a young man seated for a portrait in a studio setting. Young man has been identified as E.S. Morse.
Date Range
[ca. 1850 - 1860]
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 32
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 32
Date Range
[ca. 1850 - 1860]
Physical Description
Cased Photograph : 1 b&w ambrotype --
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents a young man seated for a portrait in a studio setting. Young man has been identified as E.S. Morse.
Subject Access
Portrait
Title Source
Title as found on item.
Content Details
Ambrotype in black coated paper case. The covers of the case feature a simple rectilinear debossed boarder. Interior of front cover padded with red velvet. An adhesive sticker has been placed on velvet padding that reads “E.S. Morse.” Padded portion has come loose from the front cover and may fall out when Ambrotype is viewed. Cover glass is held in the case by a decorative brass-coloured foil boarder. Image is framed by an oval brass-coloured metal mat. Mat feature a small weave like motif.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w daguerreotype. Daguerreotype documents a young man seated for a portrait in a studio setting. Young man has been identified as E.S. Morse.
Date Range
[ca. 1840 - 1860]
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 33
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series
Reference Code
V683 / IV / A / PT - 33
Date Range
[ca. 1840 - 1860]
Physical Description
Cased Photograph : 1 b&w Daguerreotype --
Scope & Content
Case contains 1 b&w daguerreotype. Daguerreotype documents a young man seated for a portrait in a studio setting. Young man has been identified as E.S. Morse.
Subject Access
Portrait
Title Source
Title as found on item.
Content Details
Daguerreotype in brown coated paper case. Case covers feature a stylized foliate embossing. Interiors of both covers have gold embossed frames. Interior of front cover is covered with velvet padding which is also decorated with a foliate debossed design. Cover glass is held in case decorative brass-coloured foil boarder. An adhesive sticker has been placed on the top left corner that reads “E.S.Morse.” Image is framed by an oval brass-coloured metal mat. Mat feature a small foliate motif. Mat has text stamped on the bottom right corner that reads “G.M. HOWE. PORTLAND ME.”
Processing Status
Processed
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Expeditions on the glaciers : including an ascent of Mont Blanc

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue315
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1864
Author
Barrow, John
Publisher
London : E. and F.N. Spon
Call Number
DQ825 B37
Author
Barrow, John
Publisher
London : E. and F.N. Spon
Published Date
1864
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Includes other ascents
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DQ825 B37
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Exploration - British North America ... 1857, 1858, 1859 and 1860

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1965
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1863
Author
Palliser, John
Publisher
London : Eyre & Spottiswoode
Call Number
F1060.8 P3 1863 Oversize C
Author
Palliser, John
Publisher
London : Eyre & Spottiswoode
Published Date
1863
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Palliser Expedition
Call Number
F1060.8 P3 1863 Oversize C
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Exploration - British North America : the journals, detailed reports, and observations relative to the exploration, by Captain Palliser...during the years 1857, 1858, 1859 and 1860 : presented...1863

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3829
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1863
Author
Palliser, John
Publisher
London : Eyre and Spottiswoode for H.M. Stationery Office
Call Number
02.5 P17 1863 oversize
Author
Palliser, John
Publisher
London : Eyre and Spottiswoode for H.M. Stationery Office
Published Date
1863
Physical Description
2v
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Palliser Expedition
Notes
Originally published 1859 and 1860
Reference copy is a photocopy. Access to original is strictly prohibited
Accession Number
1117 (original)
Call Number
02.5 P17 1863 oversize
Collection
Archives Library
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Finsteraarhornfahrt

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue2207
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1863
Author
Roth, Abraham
Publisher
Berlin : Julius Springer
Call Number
DQ841 F55 R6
Author
Roth, Abraham
Publisher
Berlin : Julius Springer
Published Date
1863
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DQ841 F55 R6
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1860 – 1900
Material
wood; fibre
Catalogue Number
102.03.0057
Description
Four-poster, three quarter size bed, possibly maple, with turned (spool) posts. The bed has a shaped headboard, and canvas slung support for a mattress.
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Title
Four-Poster Bed
Date
1860 – 1900
Material
wood; fibre
Dimensions
138.5 x 137.0 x 202.0 cm
Description
Four-poster, three quarter size bed, possibly maple, with turned (spool) posts. The bed has a shaped headboard, and canvas slung support for a mattress.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0057
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Frederick and Fanny Riggall family photographs

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to Bert Riggall's parents, Frederick W. Riggall and Fanny Neave Riggall; grandparents and brothers, homes relatives and domestic staff
Date Range
[ca.1865]-1916
Reference Code
V26 / VII / C
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VII. Riggall family series
Reference Code
V26 / VII / C
Date Range
[ca.1865]-1916
Physical Description
ca.35 photographs : prints
Scope & Content
File pertains to Bert Riggall's parents, Frederick W. Riggall and Fanny Neave Riggall; grandparents and brothers, homes relatives and domestic staff
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
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French map showing various districts

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21477
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1869
Call Number
C12-1.4
Published Date
1869
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Western Canada
Notes
Photostatic copy from Public Archives
Accession Number
675
Call Number
C12-1.4
Collection
Archives Library
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A general map of the routes in British North America explored by the expedition under Captain Palliser, 1857-1860

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24301
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1865
Publisher
Stanford's, London, England
Call Number
C6-3.4
Publisher
Stanford's, London, England
Published Date
1865
Scale
1' - 28 miles
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Palliser Route
Notes
Bench marks
Accession Number
956
Call Number
C6-3.4
Collection
Archives Library
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