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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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Soapy Smith fonds

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Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal papers, 1940-1948, pertaining to guiding examination, Smith's son Michael Guinn, and Smith's estate; financial papers, 1914-1946, re business accounts, 1914-1919, income tax and receipts; photographs pertaining to Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, …

Date Range: 1914-1948

Reference Code: M369 / V252

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 369; V 252

Sous-Fonds: M 369; V 262

Accession Number: 2532

Reference Code: M369 / V252

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1914-1948

Physical Description: 3.5 cm of textual records. -- 176 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: Herbert Alonzo "Soapy" Smith, 1878-1948, was a rancher, guide and outfitter at Jumping Pound, Banff, and Seebe, Alberta, Canada. Smith came to Canada in 1904 and worked on ranches in the Jumping Pound district. In 1906 he began working for Brewster Brothers as a cook and guided for them until ca.1920. During the winters, he raised and boarded horses, returning to Banff each outfitting season. In about 1923, Smith started a new ranch, the present day Rafter 6 near Seebe, from which he outfitted and guided. In later years, he frequently outfitted for the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal papers, 1940-1948, pertaining to guiding examination, Smith's son Michael Guinn, and Smith's estate; financial papers, 1914-1946, re business accounts, 1914-1919, income tax and receipts; photographs pertaining to Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Name Access: Smith, Soapy (Herbert Alonzo)

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Pack trips

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: Smith, Soapy

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on accession record and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Robb Morse family album

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Robb / Morse family album, [1920 – 1923]. 55 pages, 549 photographs, small photos throughout album measured at approximately 4 cm x 6 cm. Some photographs captioned. Photographs pertain to Family and friends sailing at Seal Harbor, Maine, the Robb’s summer resort, Rockefeller brothers, pets, school…

Date Range: [1920 - 1923]

Reference Code: V683 / I / A / PD - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Album; Print

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Sous-Fonds: V683

Sub-Series: V683 / I / A : Catharine Robb Whyte sub series

Accession Number: 3069

Reference Code: V683 / I / A / PD - 1

GMD: Photograph; Album; Print

Date Range: [1920 - 1923]

Physical Description: Photograph Album : 1 photograph album (549 photographs; b&w).

Scope & Content: Robb / Morse family album, [1920 – 1923]. 55 pages, 549 photographs, small photos throughout album measured at approximately 4 cm x 6 cm. Some photographs captioned. Photographs pertain to Family and friends sailing at Seal Harbor, Maine, the Robb’s summer resort, Rockefeller brothers, pets, school days, sports, dressup/ theatre, picnics by the water, outdoor lawn games, swimming, swim team, sailing, women’s track and field, wedding, Seal Harbor, Maine, the Robb’s summer resort, house interiors

Storage Range: Oversize upstairs

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Family

Geographic Access: United States of America

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Arts; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of album

Content Details: Pages of note: #43 John D Rockefeller III, Catharine, Nelson A. Rockerfeller , #53 John D Rockefeller III and Nelson A. Rockerfeller, #55 John D Rockefeller III.

Processing Status: Processed

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Soapy Smith Photographs [1/3]

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Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Date Range: 1914-1948

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 1 to 54

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M369 / V252

Sous-Fonds: V252

Accession Number: 2532

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 1 to 54

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1914-1948

Physical Description: 162 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Notes: IMAGES : 1. Youngest Trail Rider was five years old - rode pint sized saddle but full sized horse [identified as Michael Guinn] 2. Man identified as John Murray Gibbon presenting a Hundred Mile Button to a child identifed as Michael Guinn 3. First Ranch Rafter Six 4. S. Smith at his ranch 5. Unidentified 6. Road at Soapy Smith’s ranch 7. Rafter Six Ranch [Nov. 29, 1963] 8. [Missing?] 9. Soapy Smith on the Saskatchewan Glacier [1924] 10. DeMott [at horse’s head], Bill Bagley [behind horse], DeMott [pulling on rope] 11. [Unidentified men with horse] 12. [Unidentified men chopping wood] 13. From left to right: DeMott brothers, Soapy Smith, Johnny Muska 14. From left to right: Bill Bagley, DeMott brothers, Johnny Muska, Soapy Smith 15. [Horses] 16. Soapy Smith [at horse’s head], Bill Bagley [bent over horse], [unidentified man in background] 17. From left to right: Bill Bagley, DeMott, John Muska 18. [Unidentified men packing a horse] John Muska has arm raised 19. Johnny Muska [walking], C.M. DeMott, Soapy 20. [Pack train] 21. [Pack train] 22. DeMott 23. Alexandra River? 24. J. Muska 25. [Camp] 26. [Camp] 27. [Right] Soapy Smith and C.M. DeMott packing horse 28. [Unidentified mountain scene] 29. [Unidentified lake] 30. [Unidentified men packing a horse] 31. Dr. Athin? [behind horse], Bill Bagley 32. [Mountain goat] 33. DeMott 34. [Unidentified men packing horses] 35. [Unidentified man fishing] 36a & 36b DeMotts? 37. Pack train and saddle horses 38. [Horses] 39. [Unidentified river] 40. J. Muska, C. DeMott Jr.? 41. [Pack train crossing river] 42. [Unidentified mountain] 43. [Pack train in meadow] 44. [Pack horses] 45. [Pack horse] 46. [Unidentified mountain] 47. [Unidentified mountain] 48. [Camp] 49. Johnny [Muska] 50. [Pack horses fording river] 51. Soapy 52. Happy Valley – Head of the Valley of Evans-Thomas Creek 53. [Unidentified valley] 54. [Camp]

Name Access: Smith, Soapy (Herbert Alonzo); Gibbon, John Murray; Bagley, Bill; Guinn, Michael

Subject Access: Animals; Bighorn Sheep; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Caribou; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Horses; Horse packing; Leisure; Moose; Mountains; Mountain Goat; Pack trips; Professional and Personal Life; Rafter Six Guest Ranch

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

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

Language: Language is English

Conservation: Locate PA - 8

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description

Creator: Smith, Soapy

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Soapy Smith Photographs [2/3]

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Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Date Range: 1914-1948

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 55 to 108

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

53 images

Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M369 / V252

Sous-Fonds: V252

Accession Number: 2532

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 55 to 108

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1914-1948

Physical Description: 162 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Notes: IMAGES : 55. [Mountain goat] 56. [Unidentified mountain] 57. B. Bagley? 58. [Old burn forest] 59. [Unidentified mountain] 60. [Unidentified mountain] 61. J. Muska 62. [Pack train on road] 63. [View of Banff Ave and Cascade Mt. from Cascades of Time Gardens] 64. Deer on lakeside 65. [Cow Moose with calf] 66. [Unidentified mountain] 67. Hold em boys 68. Rock Mtn. Sheep – rams 69. Soapy Smith’s Rafter Six Guest Ranch 70. Camp horseshoeing equipment 71. Original bridge at Saskatchewan River Crossing 72. Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith 73. Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith 74. Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith [ca.1940] 75. Bow Lake 76. [Pack horse] 77. [Unidentified lake] 78. What the well dressed man will wear this season on the trail – J. Muska? And unidentified man 79. Smoke from the Jasper fire 80. Four moose 81. Deer 82. Rocky Mtn. sheep – rams 83. [Unidentified man sitting on slope] 84. [Unidentified man] 85. [Unidentified mountain] 86. [Horses at pasture] 87. Douglas Lake 88. Caribou 89. Four Moose 90. Caribou 91. Moose 92. [Unidentified mountain] 93. [Big horn sheep – rams] 94. Bull moose 95. [Unidentified mountain range] 96. Moose 97. Mountain goat 98. Banff Ave ca. 1925 [colour tinted] 99. [Unidentified men at camp] 100. J. Muska? 101. [Unidentified man with ram skull] 102. [Unidentified man at camp] 103. [Pack train in valley] 104. [Pack train in valley] 105. [Pack horses] 106. [Horses at pasture] 107. [Unidentified valley] 108. One of the DeMott family?

Name Access: Smith, Soapy (Herbert Alonzo); Gibbon, John Murray; Bagley, Bill; Guinn, Michael

Subject Access: Animals; Bighorn Sheep; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Caribou; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Horses; Horse packing; Leisure; Moose; Mountains; Mountain Goat; Pack trips; Professional and Personal Life; Rafter Six Guest Ranch

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

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: Smith, Soapy

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Soapy Smith Photographs [3/3]

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Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Date Range: 1914-1948

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 109 to 163

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

55 images

Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M369 / V252

Sous-Fonds: V252

Accession Number: 2532

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 109 to 163

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1914-1948

Physical Description: 162 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Notes: IMAGES : 109. Soapy Smith [note on back reads: “Soapy I am sending you this not that the picture is any good but I know it will bring back happy memories of Buttercup and the Days of the [illegible] Brigade] 110. B. Bagley? Soapy Smith 111. Soapy Smith [with cigarette] C.M. DeMott [on right] 112. C.M. DeMott 113. Soapy Smith? Bill Bagley? 114. Camp scene – Soapy Smith on right 115. J. Muska? 116. J. Muska C. DeMott Jr.? 117. [Unidentified man and Bill Bagley?] 118. [Unidentified man and horses in tall grass] 119. [Bighorn sheep - ram] 120. The cook at work! Soapy Smith 121a & 121b Soapy Smith [in vest] 122. Soapy Smith 123. Soapy Smith 124. Soapy Smith directly in front of tent 125. Soapy Smith – right 126. [Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith] 127. [Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith] 128. [Cat climbing screen door] 129. [Camp] 130. Rocky Mtn. sheep (rams) 131. Campsite cooking area? 132. [Unidentified cabin] 133. [Fire warning sign] 134. [Unidentified man at river] 135. [Unidentified mountain] 136. [Unidentified man at river] 137. [Camp] 138. George Brown painting 139. [Horses at pasture] 140. In the good old days before being lost in the sea of matrimony – Ahem! Soapy Smith ca.1930? 141. Soapy Smith ca.1930? 142. The Browne’s New House. Marine County, California (Belmore Browne) 143. Mr. and Mrs. Browne with Spike 144. Evelyn Browne 145. Entrance to the Browne’s House 146. Bruce Air Dale 147. Cow moose and calf 148. [Bighorn sheep] 149. [Unidentified men on mountain slope] 150. [Unidentified mountain] 151. [Unidentified men in field] 152. [Pack train crossing a river] 153. Fording 154. Buck thought it was Saturday night 155. The pack train on the move, slow but sure 156. [Unidentified mountain and glacier] 157. “When the Day is Done” this is home 158. All in a day’s work 159. The Kananaskis Dam at Seebe 160. The Four Musty Steers – Soapy Smith, J. Muska?, DeMott?, DeMott? 161. [Unidentified mountain] 162. [Unidentified mountain lake] 163. [Unidentified mountain range]