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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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Athabasca Glacier

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Athabasca Glacier

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 138

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 138

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Athabasca Glacier

Subject Access: Athabasca Glacier; Columbia Icefield; Glaciers; Mountains

Geographic Access: Jasper National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff townsite from Sulphur Mountain

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the town of Banff with Rundle Mountain in the background - taken from Sulphur Mountain

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 263

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 263

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the town of Banff with Rundle Mountain in the background - taken from Sulphur Mountain

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Cascade Mountain

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bow and Spray Rivers

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the confluence of the Bow and Spray rivers in winter

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 43

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 43

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of the confluence of the Bow and Spray rivers in winter

Subject Access: Bow River; Mountains; Rivers; Spray River; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bow Falls

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Bow Falls through two trees - covered in snow

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 45

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 45

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of Bow Falls through two trees - covered in snow

Subject Access: Bow Falls; Bow River; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bow Lake

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a row of people of horseback along the shore of Bow Lake with mountains in the background

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1960]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 294

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 294

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1960]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a row of people of horseback along the shore of Bow Lake with mountains in the background

Subject Access: Horses; Horseback riding; Mountains

Geographic Access: Bow Lake; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bow River boathouse

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Bow River boathouse in the winter with Mts. Bourgeau, Brett, and Massive in the distance

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 24

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 24

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Bow River boathouse in the winter with Mts. Bourgeau, Brett, and Massive in the distance

Subject Access: Boathouse; Bow River; Mountains; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bow River boathouse

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Bow River boathouse in winter with Sulphur Mountain in the distance

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 25

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 25

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Bow River boathouse in winter with Sulphur Mountain in the distance

Subject Access: Boathouse; Bow River; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bow River boathouse

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Bow River boathouse in winter with Mts. Bourgeau, Brett, and Massive in the distance

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 26

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 26

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Bow River boathouse in winter with Mts. Bourgeau, Brett, and Massive in the distance

Subject Access: Boathouse; Bow River; Mountains; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bow Valley

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Aerial view of the Bow Valley and town of Banff from Tunnel Mountain

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 21

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 21

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Aerial view of the Bow Valley and town of Banff from Tunnel Mountain

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Bow Valley; Mountains; Tunnel Mountain lookout

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Buildings

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of two unidentified wooden buildings in the Banff townsite covered in snow - Sulphur Mountain visible on right

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 23

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 23

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of two unidentified wooden buildings in the Banff townsite covered in snow - Sulphur Mountain visible on right

Subject Access: Buildings; Mountains; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Catharine Whyte on skis

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whye on skis with an unidentified mountain in the distance - taken from below

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 127

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 127

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whye on skis with an unidentified mountain in the distance - taken from below

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Mountains; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter; Winter sports

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Church

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a church with a bell tower - possibly St. Geroge-in-the-Pines Anglican Church - with Rundle Mountain in the distance

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 258

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 258

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a church with a bell tower - possibly St. Geroge-in-the-Pines Anglican Church - with Rundle Mountain in the distance

Subject Access: Buildings; Churches; St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church; Rundle Mountain

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Echo Creek

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Echo Creek in winter with Rundle Mountain in the distance

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 46

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 46

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of Echo Creek in winter with Rundle Mountain in the distance

Subject Access: Echo Creek; Mountains; Rivers; Rundle Mountain; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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The First Crossing of the Kicking Horse

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a railroad bridge going over the Kicking Horse River - title on the back

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 307

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Postcard

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 307

GMD: Postcard

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a railroad bridge going over the Kicking Horse River - title on the back

Subject Access: Bridges; Kicking Horse River; Mountains; Rivers; Trains

Geographic Access: Yoho National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Forest stream

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a stream through a forest - what appears to be a bridge in the extreme foreground - possibly along the Great Divide trail

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 306

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 306

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a stream through a forest - what appears to be a bridge in the extreme foreground - possibly along the Great Divide trail