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Bob Smith fonds

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Date Range: 1925-1995

Reference Code: M589 / V809

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M589; V809

Sous-Fonds: M589; V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: M589 / V809

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Date Range: 1925-1995

Physical Description: ca.300 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12 x 18 cm or smaller -- 7 cm of textual records -- 7 topographical maps/plans -- 8 postcards

History / Biographical: Robert Neville (Bob) Smith (1926-2021) was born in Banff. He was the only child of parents Enoch Smith and Laurene Smith (nee Munson). Bob grew up near Lake Minnewanka until 1941, when a hydro dam was installed resulting in the intentional flooding of the area. The family moved to Banff, where Bob met his future wife, Mary Parkinson. The couple were married in 1953 and moved to Seebe, where they raised two daughters, Marjory and Shirley. Bob worked for Calgary Power Co. (later renamed TransAlta Utilities) from 1953 until his retirement in 1986. In his spare time, Bob founded the Bow Valley Camera Club and the Bow Valley Naturalists organization. In 1999, Bob was part of a successful project with the Bow Valley Naturalists to designate the Mount Yamnuska area as a Bow Valley Protected Area, following 25 years of lobbying with the Government of Alberta. Bob also formed the Meanderthals seniors hiking club in 1993 and led various local hiking trips in his later years.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Labour; Environment; Natural resources

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canmore; Seebe; Lake Minnewanka

Language: English

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Labour; Natural resources

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.albertaprimetimes.com/obituaries/robert-neville-bob-smith-3238925

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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[Annie Jane (nee Curren) White with one of her children]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Annie Jane (nee Curren) White with one of her children

Date Range: [ca.1910]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 103

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 103

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1910]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Annie Jane (nee Curren) White with one of her children

Name Access: White, Annie

Subject Access: Children; Family and personal life; Portrait

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Annie Jane (nee Curren) White with two children]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Annie Jane (nee Curren) White with two of her children, possibly Peter and baby Dave Jr. (Jack)

Date Range: [ca.1910]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 102

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 102

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1910]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Annie Jane (nee Curren) White with two of her children, possibly Peter and baby Dave Jr. (Jack)

Name Access: White, Annie

Subject Access: Children; Family and personal life

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Banff Springs Hotel October 1889]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Springs Hotel on October 14th, 1889 - notation on back reads "Built 1887-1888 - this picture 1889 October 14"

Date Range: 1889

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 317

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 317

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1889

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Springs Hotel on October 14th, 1889 - notation on back reads "Built 1887-1888 - this picture 1889 October 14"

Subject Access: Banff Springs Hotel

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Black dog on bed]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a small black dog on white cusions, looking off to the side

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1940

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 326

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 326

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1940

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a small black dog on white cusions, looking off to the side

Subject Access: Animals; Dogs

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Boats in harbour]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of large steamship - smaller boat to right

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 337

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 337

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1945

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of large steamship - smaller boat to right

Subject Access: Boats

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Boeing Aircraft Co. "Totem" flying boat CF-ARF]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Boeing Aircraft Co. "Totem" flying boat CF-ARF on a lake

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1940

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 313

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 313

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1940

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Boeing Aircraft Co. "Totem" flying boat CF-ARF on a lake

Subject Access: Airplane

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Carving]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of carving of unidentifed scene

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 342

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 342

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1945

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of carving of unidentifed scene

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Carving]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of carving of unidentifed scene

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 343

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 343

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1945

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of carving of unidentifed scene

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Carving]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of carving of unidentifed scene - photo enhanced

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 344

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 344

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: ca.1930 to ca.1945

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of carving of unidentifed scene - photo enhanced

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine and Peter Whyte seated outside their home in Banff]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte (left) and Peter Whyte (right) sitting outside their home in the autumn

Date Range: [ca.1963]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 42

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 42

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1963]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; colour

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte (left) and Peter Whyte (right) sitting outside their home in the autumn

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Peter

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Content Details: v683_iii_a_1_pa_042_back.jpg

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine and Peter Whyte seated outside their home in Banff]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image Catharine and Peter Whyte sitting outside their home in the autumn

Date Range: [ca.1963]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 43

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 43

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1963]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; colour

Scope & Content: Image Catharine and Peter Whyte sitting outside their home in the autumn

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Peter

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Creator: Christine L. Reid

Title Source: Title based on item

Content Details: v683_iii_a_1_pa_043_back.jpg

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Robb Whyte at Lake Louise with unidentified man]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte (right) at Lake Louise with unidentified man, possibly Toshida Yamaguchi

Date Range: [ca. 1935-1950]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 26

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 26

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1935-1950]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte (right) at Lake Louise with unidentified man, possibly Toshida Yamaguchi

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Asian; Family and personal life; Portrait

Geographic Access: Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Japan

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Robb Whyte laughing with two unidentified women, possibly in Concord Mass.]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte (right) laughing with two unidentified women sitting on a bench - one woman possibly identifed as Jean Caird

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 24

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 24

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte (right) laughing with two unidentified women sitting on a bench - one woman possibly identifed as Jean Caird

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Family and personal life

Geographic Access: Concord; Massachusetts; United States of America

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Robb Whyte sitting under a tree with cat]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte sitting in a wicker chair under a tree with cat possibly in Concord Mass.

Date Range: [ca. 1925]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 30

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 30

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1925]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte sitting in a wicker chair under a tree with cat possibly in Concord Mass.

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Garden

Geographic Access: Concord; Massachusetts; United States of America

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Robb Whyte sitting under a tree with cat]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte sitting in a wicker chair under a tree with cat possibly in Concord Mass..

Date Range: [ca. 1925]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 31

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 31

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1925]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte sitting in a wicker chair under a tree with cat possibly in Concord Mass..

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Garden

Geographic Access: Concord; Massachusetts; United States of America

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Robb Whyte with skis]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte on skis adjusting her mitten

Date Range: 1931

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 25

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 25

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1931

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte on skis adjusting her mitten

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Skiing; Winter

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Robb Whyte with two unidentified people with hiking packs on next to lake]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte (centre) with two unidentified people, possibly at Lake O'Hara. Man at right is wearing a fedora hat

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 23

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 23

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte (centre) with two unidentified people, possibly at Lake O'Hara. Man at right is wearing a fedora hat