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Alpine Club of Canada fonds
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpin…
- Date Range
- 1906-2017
- Reference Code
- M200 / S6 / V14
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Motion picture
- Film
- Video
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Transparency
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 200
- S 6
- V 14
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- S6
- V14
- Accession Number
- 698, 1040 (unproc), 1224, 1299 (unproc), 1807, 1813, 2141 (unproc), 2376 (unproc), 3160 (unproc), 3296 (unproc), 3298 (unproc), 3382 (unproc), 3560 (unproc), 3757 (unproc), 3970 (unproc), 5012, 5114, 5200, 5215 (unproc), 5330 (unproc), 5343, 5357, 5396 (unproc), 5438, 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5461, 5462 (unproc), 5463 (unproc), 5464, 5465, 5466, 5474, 5538 (unproc), 5541, 5569 (unproc), 5591 (unproc), 5592, 5605, 5631 (unproc), 5632, 5633, 5634, 5635 (unproc), 5680 (unproc), 5724, 5950, 6062 (unproc), 6332, 6337, 6375, 6376 (unproc), 6396, 6437, 6451, 6457 (unproc), 6459 (unproc), 6465 (unproc), 6470 (unproc), 6623 (unproc), 6624, 6625, 6626, 6627 (unproc), 6628, 6765 (unproc), 6766 (unproc), 6767 (unproc), 7774 (unproc), 7779 (unproc), 8002 (unproc), 2021.32 (unproc)
- Reference Code
- M200 / S6 / V14
- GMD
- Motion picture
- Film
- Video
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Transparency
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Date Range
- 1906-2017
- Physical Description
- ca.42 m of textual records. -- ca.12,500 photographs: prints, stereographic prints, transparencies, slides, negatives, postcards. -- 85 photograph albums. -- 8 motion pictures: films, video recordings. -- 3 sound recordings
- History / Biographical
- The Alpine Club of Canada, the national mountaineering club, was co-founded in 1906 by A. O. Wheeler and Elizabeth Parker, and other like-minded climbers. The club espoused scientific study and exploration, cultivation of art, public education, acquisition of climbing skills, and preservation of natural areas within the mountainous regions of Canada. Through a national executive, local sections and volunteer committees, the club provided climbing camps, clubhouse, huts, and publications, including the Canadian Alpine Journal. ACC expeditions and projects resulted in pioneer exploration, first ascents, and included mountain warfare training during the Second World War. In recent years, the club's membership has increased dramatically with the popularity of climbing and its programs have evolved to serve the needs of unguided climbers using sophisticated technical aids.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpine Club itself.
- The fonds consists of four Sous-fonds: I. Alpine Club of Canada records; II. Mount Everest Expedition (1982) records; III. Personal papers and photographs; IV. Other material. Club administration records (series I.A.) pertain to executive positions; head office; finance; camps, climbing and treks; expeditions; huts and properties; clubhouses; library; publications; photography; other committees; other activities; and other. Other club records include section records (series I.B.), hut registers and summit records (series I.C.).
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- 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: sous-fonds, series and sub-series description
- electronic finding aid for processed material
- Creator
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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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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Photographs. -- 1894-1982
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photographs pertain to mountain peaks, glaciers, landscapes and scenery; mountaineering and alpine recreation; mountaineers and personalities, including portraits; huts; events and other subjects. A significant portion pertain to Alpine Club camps (ca.225 prints, 8 negatives and 5 albums containin…
- Date Range
- [ca.1900-1960]
- Reference Code
- V14 / AC 0P / 001-002
- V14 / AC 0P / 010
- V14 / AC 0P / 019
- V14 / AC 0P / 023-024
- V14 / AC 0P / 039-044
- V14 / AC 0P / 071-072
- V14 / AC 0P / 074
- V14 / AC 0P / 076-081
- V14 / AC 0P / 124
- V14 / AC 0P / 220-244
- V14 / AC 0P / 254-264
- V14 / AC 0P / 345-346
- V14 / AC 0P / 361-364
- V14 / AC 0P / 369-407
- V14 / AC 0P / 631-632
- V14 / AC 0P / 634
- V14 / AC 0P / 636
- V14 / AC 0P / 642-707
- V14 / AC 0P / 717-718
- V14 / AC 0P / 721-725
- V14 / AC 0P / 773
- V14 / AC 0P / 776
- V14 / AC 0P / 778-779
- V14 / AC 0P / 802-807
- V14 / AC 0P / 810-811
- V14 / AC 0P / 815
- V14 / AC 001P / 01-08
- V14 / AC 004P / 01-03
- V14 / AC 011P / 01-02
- V14 / AC 015P / 1-55
- V14 / AC 024P / 01-12
- V14 / AC 024P / 25-35
- V14 / AC 027P / 01-15
- V14 / AC 027P / 16
- V14 / AC 027P / 17
- V14 / AC 027P / 18
- V14 / AC 027P / 19
- V14 / AC 027P / 20
- V14 / AC 031P / 1
- V14 / AC 033P / 001-037
- V14 / AC 033P / 046-115
- V14 / AC 042P / 1
- V14 / AC 049P / 3-5
- V14 / AC 050P / 1
- V14 / AC 055P / 39
- V14 / AC 055P / 46-48
- V14 / AC 055P / 60-66
- V14 / AC 064P / 01-51
- V14 / AC 067P / 1-4
- V14 / AC 090P / 1-4
- V14 / AC 093P / 1-2
- V14 / AC 121P / 1-3
- V14 / AC 123P / 20-27
- V14 / AC 124P / 01-16
- V14 / AC 148P / 94-97
- V14 / AC 175P / 1
- V14 / AC 176P / 01
- V14 / AC 176P / 11
- V14 / AC 195P / 1-2
- V14 / AC 199P / 1-60
- V14 / AC 217P / 1
- V14 / AC 229P / 1
- V14 / AC 239P / 1-2
- V14 / AC 312P / 1-3
- V14 / AC 345P / 4-7
- V14 / AC 371P / 1
- V14 / AC 375P / 1-25
- V14 / AC 379P / 1
- V14 / AC 381P / 1-7
- V14 / AC 395P / 1-4
- V14 / AC 397P / 1-5
- V14 / AC 399P / 1
- V14 / AC 405P / 1-5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Negative
- Transparency
- Album
19 images
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M200 / S6 / V14
- Series
- IV.B. Other material: photographic
- Sous-Fonds
- V14
- Accession Number
- 5200
- Reference Code
- V14 / AC 0P / 001-002
- V14 / AC 0P / 010
- V14 / AC 0P / 019
- V14 / AC 0P / 023-024
- V14 / AC 0P / 039-044
- V14 / AC 0P / 071-072
- V14 / AC 0P / 074
- V14 / AC 0P / 076-081
- V14 / AC 0P / 124
- V14 / AC 0P / 220-244
- V14 / AC 0P / 254-264
- V14 / AC 0P / 345-346
- V14 / AC 0P / 361-364
- V14 / AC 0P / 369-407
- V14 / AC 0P / 631-632
- V14 / AC 0P / 634
- V14 / AC 0P / 636
- V14 / AC 0P / 642-707
- V14 / AC 0P / 717-718
- V14 / AC 0P / 721-725
- V14 / AC 0P / 773
- V14 / AC 0P / 776
- V14 / AC 0P / 778-779
- V14 / AC 0P / 802-807
- V14 / AC 0P / 810-811
- V14 / AC 0P / 815
- V14 / AC 001P / 01-08
- V14 / AC 004P / 01-03
- V14 / AC 011P / 01-02
- V14 / AC 015P / 1-55
- V14 / AC 024P / 01-12
- V14 / AC 024P / 25-35
- V14 / AC 027P / 01-15
- V14 / AC 027P / 16
- V14 / AC 027P / 17
- V14 / AC 027P / 18
- V14 / AC 027P / 19
- V14 / AC 027P / 20
- V14 / AC 031P / 1
- V14 / AC 033P / 001-037
- V14 / AC 033P / 046-115
- V14 / AC 042P / 1
- V14 / AC 049P / 3-5
- V14 / AC 050P / 1
- V14 / AC 055P / 39
- V14 / AC 055P / 46-48
- V14 / AC 055P / 60-66
- V14 / AC 064P / 01-51
- V14 / AC 067P / 1-4
- V14 / AC 090P / 1-4
- V14 / AC 093P / 1-2
- V14 / AC 121P / 1-3
- V14 / AC 123P / 20-27
- V14 / AC 124P / 01-16
- V14 / AC 148P / 94-97
- V14 / AC 175P / 1
- V14 / AC 176P / 01
- V14 / AC 176P / 11
- V14 / AC 195P / 1-2
- V14 / AC 199P / 1-60
- V14 / AC 217P / 1
- V14 / AC 229P / 1
- V14 / AC 239P / 1-2
- V14 / AC 312P / 1-3
- V14 / AC 345P / 4-7
- V14 / AC 371P / 1
- V14 / AC 375P / 1-25
- V14 / AC 379P / 1
- V14 / AC 381P / 1-7
- V14 / AC 395P / 1-4
- V14 / AC 397P / 1-5
- V14 / AC 399P / 1
- V14 / AC 405P / 1-5
- Responsibility
- Most items, including the six photograph albums, were likely produced by private individuals and club members. Includes photographs by: M. E. Alford, L. M. S. Amery, Fred Armbrister, A. H. Bent, B. C. Government, Eric Brooks, Allan Carpe, P. A. Carson, W. M. Docharty, Mary Fallis, Marion Fawdry, E. Feuz, F. W. Godsal, Douglas Griffin, L. G. Grimble, Klaus Hahn, Don Harmon, E. W. D. Holway, Frank Jacobs, Wally Joyce, E. Mills, C. H. Mitchell, Elfreda Pigou, Jaroslav Ruza, Mary Schaffer, W. E. Stone, J. M. Thorington, W. J. Topley, Hap Trevelyan, Underwood and Underwood, Valentine and Sons, Charles Walcott, Bradford Washburn and A. G. Wehrli. Many items are not credited.
- Date Range
- [ca.1900-1960]
- Physical Description
- ca.720 photographs (ca.560 prints, ca.40 negatives, ca.120 transparencies, 6 albums of ca.350 prints)
- Scope & Content
- Photographs pertain to mountain peaks, glaciers, landscapes and scenery; mountaineering and alpine recreation; mountaineers and personalities, including portraits; huts; events and other subjects. A significant portion pertain to Alpine Club camps (ca.225 prints, 8 negatives and 5 albums containing over 300 prints). Camps and expeditions documented include: Yoho Valley (1906) (1919); Paradise Valley (1907); Sherbrooke Lake (1911); Vermilion Pass (1912); Mount Robson (1913); Cathedral Mountain (1913); Upper Yoho Valley (1914); Ptarmigan Lake (1915); Healy Creek (1916); Lake of Hanging Glacier (1928); Coast Range (1952); Eremite Valley and others. Portraits include those of Charles Fay, Jean Habel, Frank R. Oastler, James F. Porter, H. E. Sampson, Charles D. Walcott and A. O. Wheeler. Includes series of British Columbia air photos of B.C. locations in the 1950s (AC 055 / 60-66). Contains many unidentified and undated items.
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Abbot Pass Hut
- Activities
- Administration
- Advertising
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Alpine Club House
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Camps
- Club
- Competition
- Discovery and exploration
- Environment
- Environment and Nature
- Exploration
- Guide
- Guides
- Hiking
- Huts
- Mountain
- Mountain guides
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- National parks and reserves
- Organizations
- Photography
- Scenery
- Sports and recreation
- Summit
- Geographic Access
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Access to negatives is by appointment only
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid
- Inventory of the Alpine Club of Canada Collection, 1986, provides group or item-level description to this material
- Title Source
- Title based on material
- Processing Status
- Processed
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White & Curren Family Cabinet Card Album
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- Album contains 30 b&w cabinet cards, 4 b&w tin types, 3 b&w prints, slipped into apertures, some captioned. Prints, cabinet cards, and tintypes relate to portraits of family and friends of the White and Curren Families. Individuals pictured in the album include: John D. Curren, May Whyte Campbell, …
- Date Range
- ca.1895
- Reference Code
- V683 / V / A / PD - 6
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- V683 / V / A : White/Curren Family Personal Series
- Sous-Fonds
- V683
- Accession Number
- 1152
- Reference Code
- V683 / V / A / PD - 6
- Date Range
- ca.1895
- Physical Description
- Photograph Album: 1 photograph album (37 b&w prints) --
- Scope & Content
- Album contains 30 b&w cabinet cards, 4 b&w tin types, 3 b&w prints, slipped into apertures, some captioned. Prints, cabinet cards, and tintypes relate to portraits of family and friends of the White and Curren Families. Individuals pictured in the album include: John D. Curren, May Whyte Campbell, Annie Curren, the 2nd Mrs.John Curren, Mrs. Florence, Bill Peyto, Mary Lamb (I.Lamb's sister), Mike Kavanaugh, Bella Curren (sister of Annie White), Dave Whyte, Elizabeth White Jones (sister of Dave White), Fred W. Atkinson, and Jim McGravy. Photographic Studios noted on the cabinet cards include: Taylor and Sons, Kirkaldy, est. 1868; Trask, Philidelphia; R.H.Trueman & co., Vancouver, BC; Weese, Artist, Bellville; Wilbur M. Lee, Oconto, Wis; Byron Harmon, Banff; A.E.McDiarmid, Calgary, NWT; Trueman&Caple, Vancouver; A.Lamb, photographer.
- Subject Access
- Family
- Friends
- Portraits
- Cabinet Cards
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of object.
- Content Details
- Commercial cabinet card album. Front and back covers are covered in velvet. The front cover features a botanical motif and the word ‘album’ in low-relief. The cover is stained and has been damaged. Some of the velvet on the front page and spine has been worn off. Velvet on back cover is mostly intact. Album has a metal clasp that no longer closes. Album contains 28 pages, 3 empty apertures. Two of the empty apertures contain sketches possibly by Peter Whyte (pages 1 and 17). Sketches are done in pencil on backing paper of the apertures. Sketches are profiles of unknown subjects.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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