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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

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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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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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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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Copy of 1942 Trust Agreement for benefit of Catharine Robb Whyte. Letters regarding trust-1968. Financial appraisal of 1942 Trust-1975.
Date Range
1942-1975
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 704
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.3. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 704
Date Range
1942-1975
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Copy of 1942 Trust Agreement for benefit of Catharine Robb Whyte. Letters regarding trust-1968. Financial appraisal of 1942 Trust-1975.
Subject Access
Robb, Edith Morse
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Cards to Peter and Catharine.
Date Range
1959-1960
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / e / ii / 619
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
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / e / ii / 619
Date Range
1959-1960
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Cards to Peter and Catharine.
Name Access
Becker, Lynnie
Baker-Carr, John
Bax, Gwen
Ball, Vic
Becker, Ruth
Bennett, Russell
Batchelor, Dudley
Subject Access
Hibbard, Aldro
Gest, Lillian
Rummel, Elizabeth
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1963 Xmas card list

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Typewritten and carbon copy of Christmas card list.
Date Range
1959-1964
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / e / i / 594
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
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / e / i / 594
Date Range
1959-1964
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Typewritten and carbon copy of Christmas card list.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Date Range
1952-1955
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / a / 1565
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.5. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / a / 1565
Date Range
1952-1955
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Date Range
1958-1973
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / vii / 1533
Description Level
5 / File
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.4. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / vii / 1533
Date Range
1958-1973
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
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Date Range
1959-1964
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1673
Description Level
5 / File
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.5. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1673
Date Range
1959-1964
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
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Date Range
1959-1961
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1675
Description Level
5 / File
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.5. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1675
Date Range
1959-1961
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
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[Alice in Wonderland Scrapbook]

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook about the 1951 Disney animated film "Alice and Wonderland." Includes images clipped from a newspaper of characters in the film, newspaper clippings about the film, and magazine clippings of mythical monsters. File is scrapbook 1/2.
Date Range
1951-1954
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / C / 485 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I / A / 2 : Catharine Robb Whyte papers
Sous-Fonds
M36
Sub-Series
I / A / 2 / C : Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / C / 485 / 1
GMD
Scrapbook
Responsibility
Responsibility: Jon Whyte
Date Range
1951-1954
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (11 pages ; 28.5 x 39.5 cm)
History / Biographical
Jon Anthony Whyte, 1941-1992, was an author, poet, writer, editor, journalist, broadcaster, publisher, environmentalist and museum curator at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Whyte was born in Banff to Jack White, son of merchant Dave White, and Barbara Carpenter Whyte. After public school education in Banff and Medicine Hat, Alberta, he received a B.A. in English from the University of Alberta in 1964, followed by a Masters degree in Medieval English in 1967. Subsequently, he received a Masters in Communications from Stanford University, California in 1974. His thesis at Stanford was a film documentary, "Jimmy Simpson, Mountain Man". During his time at U of A, Whyte worked as a broadcaster for CKUA Radio and as a sessional Instructor at U of A, 1965-1967. Upon returning to Banff, ca.1968, Whyte managed the Book and Art Den and helped establish Summerthought Press. In 1969 he became a columnist for the "Crag and Canyon," continuing until 1991, and in 1970 became a board member of the Peter Whyte Foundation (now Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies). From 1980 until his death, Whyte was Curator of the Heritage collections at the museum. He continued to write and publish extensively throughout the 1980s. He was involved with the formation of the Writer's Guild of Alberta and was elected its president in 1990. He received the WGA's Stephan Stephansson Award for Poetry in 1983. Whyte was also active in numerous other organizations, including the League of Canadian Poets, Alberta Museums Association, Canadian Museums Association, Interpretation Canada, Bow Valley Naturalists and the Alberta Wilderness Association.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook about the 1951 Disney animated film "Alice and Wonderland." Includes images clipped from a newspaper of characters in the film, newspaper clippings about the film, and magazine clippings of mythical monsters. File is scrapbook 1/2.
Name Access
Whyte, Jon
Subject Access
Animation
Animated film
Alice in Wonderland
Mythical monsters
Fictional entries
Language
English
Creator
Whyte, Jon
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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Scope & Content
Records of rental income from White Block owned by Peter Whyte. Allan Mather was hired as rent collector.
Date Range
1947-1950
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / b / i / 919
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.3. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / b / i / 919
Date Range
1947-1950
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Records of rental income from White Block owned by Peter Whyte. Allan Mather was hired as rent collector.
Subject Access
White Block
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Alpine Club of Canada: bulletins, letters, copies of The Gazette, financial statements, annual camp brochures and notes.
Date Range
1954-1974
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / i / 1168
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.4. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / i / 1168
Date Range
1954-1974
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Alpine Club of Canada: bulletins, letters, copies of The Gazette, financial statements, annual camp brochures and notes.
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
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Alta. Soc. of Artists

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Alberta Society of Artists: letters, notes, minutes of meetings and newsletters. Catharine and Peter were members of this organization.
Date Range
1933, 1975-1978
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / i / 1166
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.4. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / i / 1166
Date Range
1933, 1975-1978
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Alberta Society of Artists: letters, notes, minutes of meetings and newsletters. Catharine and Peter were members of this organization.
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Annie J. White Personal and Income Tax

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Statements regarding estate of Annie White and Income Tax forms.
Date Range
1947-1955
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / iv / 793
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.3. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / iv / 793
Date Range
1947-1955
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Statements regarding estate of Annie White and Income Tax forms.
Subject Access
WHITE, ANNIE
WHITE FAMILY
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Annotated postcards to Catharine Whyte

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Rummel, Lizzie : Wacht, Carl : Falkner, Hans : Campbell, Gray : Mackenzie, Norman : Currie, Flossie : Stewart, Maryalice
Date Range
1950-1978
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / a / 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.4.a. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / misc./ postcards
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / a / 1
Date Range
1950-1978
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Rummel, Lizzie : Wacht, Carl : Falkner, Hans : Campbell, Gray : Mackenzie, Norman : Currie, Flossie : Stewart, Maryalice
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Annotated postcards to Peter and Catharine Whyte

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Adaskins : Maxwell, Fred : Vallance, Syd :Oliver, Casey and Marie : White, Cliff and Bev : Currie, Flossie
Date Range
1950-1966
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / a / 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.4.a. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / misc./ postcards
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / a / 2
Date Range
1950-1966
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Adaskins : Maxwell, Fred : Vallance, Syd :Oliver, Casey and Marie : White, Cliff and Bev : Currie, Flossie
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Annotated postcards to Robb and Morse family members

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Phinney, Florence : Frye, Mary
Date Range
1909 - 1959
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / a / 3
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.4.a. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / misc./ postcards
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / a / 3
Date Range
1909 - 1959
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Phinney, Florence : Frye, Mary
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Financial appraisals of 1920 Trust and 1942 Trust created for Catharine's benefit by her parents Russell Robb Sr. and Edith Morse Robb and C.R.W. personal financial appraisals.
Date Range
1948-1965
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 703
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.3. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 703
Date Range
1948-1965
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Financial appraisals of 1920 Trust and 1942 Trust created for Catharine's benefit by her parents Russell Robb Sr. and Edith Morse Robb and C.R.W. personal financial appraisals.
Subject Access
Robb, Russell Sr.
Robb, Edith Morse
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Date Range
1959-1972
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1681
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.5. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1681
Date Range
1959-1972
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Date Range
1954-1974
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1682
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.5. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 5 / b / 1682
Date Range
1954-1974
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Subject Access
Archaeology
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Archives - Letters & papers, etc

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Notes, letters, financial and legal papers.
Date Range
1953-1978
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / a / ii / 1105
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.4. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / a / ii / 1105
Date Range
1953-1978
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Notes, letters, financial and legal papers.
Subject Access
Peter Whyte Foundation
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