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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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Motion Picture Projector
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- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- wood; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1012
- Description
- Portable 35 mm motion picture projector. Green cloth covered wooden box, 2 small black knobs attach to posts inside which slide up and down. Key attached to handle ring, metal screen, leather handle with buckles. Manufacturer's label and underwriter's label. Chrome knob attached to rheostat post i…
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- Title
- Motion Picture Projector
- Date
- 1920 – 1930
- Material
- wood; metal
- Dimensions
- 44.5 x 44.7 cm
- Description
- Portable 35 mm motion picture projector. Green cloth covered wooden box, 2 small black knobs attach to posts inside which slide up and down. Key attached to handle ring, metal screen, leather handle with buckles. Manufacturer's label and underwriter's label. Chrome knob attached to rheostat post inside, 3 buckle fasteners, focus knob,lens cover. 2 knobs near bottom for positioning posts for select height of machine. Swivel cover concealing framing knob. Metal screen for fan. Male electric connector, 2 on/off switches, motor and light.2 view windows on hinged case door. Instructions inside of case door. Pressure spring for film reels, film guard, large bulb, electric motor, leather pulley belts. 1 film reel with electric cord wound inside, sprocket gear assembly, spare bulb, bulb housing, film reel shield with reel divided attached by leather thong,spare bulb in box marked "Edison Mazda Lamps", canvas cover.
- Subject
- photography
- Philip Moore
- Credit
- Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1012
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Motion Picture Projector
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- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal; glass
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1019
- Description
- Excel 16 mm movie projector, brown painted body of cast alloy. square Shaped then sloping down at the back. 2 collapsible feed take-up arms on top with corresponding slits in body, with rollers each side of opening. On off switch near arm also vent for light. Below feed arm at front is lens, then …
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- Title
- Motion Picture Projector
- Date
- 1920 – 1940
- Material
- metal; glass
- Dimensions
- 23.0 x 13.6 x 27.0 cm
- Description
- Excel 16 mm movie projector, brown painted body of cast alloy. square Shaped then sloping down at the back. 2 collapsible feed take-up arms on top with corresponding slits in body, with rollers each side of opening. On off switch near arm also vent for light. Below feed arm at front is lens, then manufacturer's label. Rectangular opening on right side in door which opens down "Excel" written on door. Electrical cord coming from underneath, left side has venting for fan with pulleys from centre. Metal spring belts connecting with 2 other pulleys same side.
- Subject
- photography
- Mary Smith
- Bob Smith
- Credit
- Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 1985
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1019
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Motion Picture Reel Case
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- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- wood; fibre; metal; skin
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1011 a-e
- Description
- 5 black motion picture reel carrying cases. (a) 49.3x21.1x20.9; 3 buckle fasteners on front, leather corner guards, bottom 4 worn off. Leather handle fixed to top with hoops. Interior divided into 4 compartments. Brass framed metal screen inside of lid with inscription “PAT. JAN 25, 1921”. Manila …
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- Title
- Motion Picture Reel Case
- Date
- 1920 – 1950
- Material
- wood; fibre; metal; skin
- Description
- 5 black motion picture reel carrying cases. (a) 49.3x21.1x20.9; 3 buckle fasteners on front, leather corner guards, bottom 4 worn off. Leather handle fixed to top with hoops. Interior divided into 4 compartments. Brass framed metal screen inside of lid with inscription “PAT. JAN 25, 1921”. Manila tag tied to handle “First two reels 1 Vic climb + 2 Hunting Trip.” sticker on case reads “Box I Canada To 1934 [illegible]” (b) 43.4x20.9x20.9. 1 buckle fastener, leather handle, front side. Interior divided into 4 compartments, with numbers 1-16. Leather corner guards fixed with tacks. sticker on front says “Box 2 1436 - 39 Canada”. (c) 18.0x19.0x19.2, metal, 1 fastener, handle on top. Interior divided into 6 narrow slots. Film reel and lock inside. Manufacturer label affixed inside lid. Metal screen inserted in holder, winged front section. "Neumade" brand film reel, lock key. (d)24.5x20.0x21.5, cloth covered wooden structure, leather corner guards. 1 buckle fastener with keyhole inscribed “CORBIN MADE IN USA”. Interior divided into 2 compartments, 1-8. Each compartment has a bowed metal piece. (e)same as (d) Key for lock missing. Number "8" missing from number sequence on interior.
- Subject
- Lillian Gest
- photography
- Credit
- Gift of Lillian Gest, Philadelphia, USA, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.1011 a-e
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Motion pictures. -- 1928-1942
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- Part Of
- Lillian Gest fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to motion pictures taken by Lillian Gest.
- Date Range
- 1928-1941
- Reference Code
- V225 / NF 1 - 47
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Motion picture
45 Electronic Resources
- Part Of
- Lillian Gest fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M67 / S36 / V225
- Series
- II.C. Activities / photography
- Sous-Fonds
- M67 / S36 / V225
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V225 / NF 1 - 47
- GMD
- Motion picture
- Date Range
- 1928-1941
- Physical Description
- 45 motion pictures : reels
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to motion pictures taken by Lillian Gest.
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid
- Summaries available for all films
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Content Details
- ITEM LIST OF MOTION PICTURES (V225 / NF 1 - 45) :
- NF 1 Canadian Rockies in July and August #1
- NF 2 [Canadian] Rockies 1928 #2: Maccarib Pass, Late July
- NF 3 [Canadian] Rockies 1928 #3: Evelyn Pass to Castleguard
- NF 4 [Canadian] Rockies 1928 #4
- NF 5 Canadian Rockies 1928 #5: Hunting Trip
- NF 6 To Europe in the Summer of 1929
- NF 7 Trip to Switzerland in the Summer of 1930 #1
- NF 8 Trip to Switzerland in the Summer of 1930 #2
- NF 9 Horseback in the Canadian Rockies - July and August 1931 #1
- NF 10 Horseback in the Canadian Rockies in July and August 1931 #2: Sports
- NF 11 1932 ACC Camp at Glacier B.C.
- NF 12 Canadian Rockies 1933 Victoria and Goodsirs
- NF 13 A.C.C. Camp in Paradise Valley 1933
- NF 14 Combination: Yoho 1931 and 1933, Hinman Party, 1934
- NF 15 Canadian Rockies - Summer 1934
- NF 16 Assiniboine - 1931-34
- NF 17 Camp at Mt. Assiniboine 1935
- NF 18 Mt. Louis - 1935
- NF 19 Mt. Assiniboine [and others] Good Shots
- NF 20 Camp life in the Rockies
- NF 21 Canadian Rockies 1936 and some 1935
- NF 22 Summer of 1936 #I
- NF 23 Fryatt Valley Camp, July 18th to August 1st [Summer of 1936 #II]
- NF 24 Summer of 1935 [and summer of 1936 #3]
- NF 25 [Summer of 1936 #IV]
- NF 26 Canadian Rockies Summer of 1937 #I (video copy available)
- NF 27 [Canadian Rockies, Summer of 1937]
- NF 28 Summer of 1937 [IV] motor trip to Southwest
- NF 29 [Summer of 1937 IV Southwest 'B' - Mesa Verde]
- NF 30 Canadian Rockies Summer of 1938 #I
- NF 31 [Canadian Rockies Summer of 1938 II Alpine Club of Canada Camp at Columbia Icefields]
- NF 32 Glacier Park Montana 1939 (video copy available)
- NF 33 The Goodsirs Camp of the Canadian Alpine Club [Summer of 1939 #II]
- NF 34 [Glacier Park after ACC Camp. Summer of 1939 #III]
- NF 35 Two Weeks Auto Trip Through Washington and Oregon [Summer of 1939 #IV]
- NF 36 Jasper Park: 1940 #1
- NF 37 Jasper Park: 1940 #2
- NF 38 Jasper Park: 1940 #3
- NF 39 Jasper Park: 1940 #4
- NF 40 Summer of 1941: July in the Canadian Rockies #1 (video copy available)
- NF 41 Summer of 1941: August in Glacier Park Montana #1
- NF 42 1941 Leftovers; and 1938 remains (video copy available)
- NF 43 1942 - Banff and Lake Louise
- NF 44 Banff and Lake Louise in the Summer of 1942 (video copy available)
- NF 45 Bad shots and Old Titles 1928-34.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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