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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
  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
Electronic Resources

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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
Images
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of three people on horseback in a snowy landscape - the lead person has two additional pack horses - written on the back is "On Og Pass, October 1st Chuck Miller the guide, Catharine [Whyte] and 'Sunshine' [Yuk Soy Goon]"
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 273
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 - 273
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of three people on horseback in a snowy landscape - the lead person has two additional pack horses - written on the back is "On Og Pass, October 1st Chuck Miller the guide, Catharine [Whyte] and 'Sunshine' [Yuk Soy Goon]"
Name Access
Goon, Yuk Soy
Miller, Chuck
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Horses
Pack trains
Winter
Geographic Access
Og Pass
Mount Assiniboine Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of two people on horseback in a snow landscape - written on the back is "Catharine [Whyte] and 'Gypsy' [Chuck Miller?] on Og Pass. It is difficult for the horses to find the trail with so much snow"
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 274
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 - 274
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of two people on horseback in a snow landscape - written on the back is "Catharine [Whyte] and 'Gypsy' [Chuck Miller?] on Og Pass. It is difficult for the horses to find the trail with so much snow"
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Horses
Pack trains
Winter
Geographic Access
Og Pass
Mount Assiniboine Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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Image of two people with horses, one leading and one riding, in a snowy landscape - written on the back is "Catharine [Whyte] walking and 'Sunshine' [Yuk Soy Goon] riding. This was the most difficult part of the trip, Brewster Pass, and the snow was about three feet deep in places. It was difficult…
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 276
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 - 276
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of two people with horses, one leading and one riding, in a snowy landscape - written on the back is "Catharine [Whyte] walking and 'Sunshine' [Yuk Soy Goon] riding. This was the most difficult part of the trip, Brewster Pass, and the snow was about three feet deep in places. It was difficult to take pictures as it was so dark and snowing very much"
Name Access
Goon, Yuk Soy
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Horses
Pack trains
Winter
Geographic Access
Brewster Pass
Og Pass
Mount Assiniboine Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of one person leading a horse and a second person on horseback in a snowy landscape - taken from below - written on the back is "On Brewster Pass. It is safer to walk when in doubt as to condition of slippery rocks under snow. 'Sunshine' [Yuk Soy Good] couldn't manage the drift with his short…
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 277
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 - 277
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of one person leading a horse and a second person on horseback in a snowy landscape - taken from below - written on the back is "On Brewster Pass. It is safer to walk when in doubt as to condition of slippery rocks under snow. 'Sunshine' [Yuk Soy Good] couldn't manage the drift with his short legs and cumbersome costume"
Name Access
Goon, Yuk Soy
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Horses
Pack trains
Winter
Geographic Access
Brewster Pass
Og Pass
Mount Assiniboine Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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Image of one person leading a horse and a second person riding in a snowy landscape - taken from below - written on the back is "Notice the snow on Catharine's [Whyte] hat. The snow melted as soon as it hit the warm leather of the saddle and consequently it was wet and uncomfortable to sit on"
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 278
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 - 278
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of one person leading a horse and a second person riding in a snowy landscape - taken from below - written on the back is "Notice the snow on Catharine's [Whyte] hat. The snow melted as soon as it hit the warm leather of the saddle and consequently it was wet and uncomfortable to sit on"
Name Access
Goon, Yuk Soy
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Horses
Pack trains
Winter
Geographic Access
Brewster Pass
Og Pass
Mount Assiniboine Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of three people on horseback in a snowy landscape with a mountain in the back ground - the lead person has two additional pack horses - written on the back is "The summit of Brewster Pass. Very bad weather, visibilty poor"
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 279
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 - 279
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of three people on horseback in a snowy landscape with a mountain in the back ground - the lead person has two additional pack horses - written on the back is "The summit of Brewster Pass. Very bad weather, visibilty poor"
Name Access
Goon, Yuk Soy
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Horses
Mountains
Pack trains
Winter
Geographic Access
Brewster Pass
Og Pass
Mount Assiniboine Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of two people on horseback with two additional pack horses in between them walking through a snowy landscape - written on the back is "Our pack train approaching Og Pass. Catharine [Whyte] is just in front of Sunshine [Yuk Soy Goon] and is hidden by his coat"
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 271
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 - 271
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of two people on horseback with two additional pack horses in between them walking through a snowy landscape - written on the back is "Our pack train approaching Og Pass. Catharine [Whyte] is just in front of Sunshine [Yuk Soy Goon] and is hidden by his coat"
Name Access
Goon, Yuk Soy
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Horses
Pack trains
Winter
Geographic Access
Og Pass
Mount Assiniboine Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Peter and Catharine Whyte and unidentified woman in a car

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of three people sitting in an open back truck with a mountain landscape in the distance - Peter Whyte is leaning out of the driver's side window and Catharine Whyte (right) is sitting in the back with an unidentified woman
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1936]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 91
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 - 91
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1936]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of three people sitting in an open back truck with a mountain landscape in the distance - Peter Whyte is leaning out of the driver's side window and Catharine Whyte (right) is sitting in the back with an unidentified woman
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Subject Access
Automobiles
Mountains
Portrait
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Peter and Catharine Whyte posing

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of Peter [standing] and Catharine [sitting] Whyte on a large rock with a mountain ridge in the background
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1936]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 99
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 - 99
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1936]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of Peter [standing] and Catharine [sitting] Whyte on a large rock with a mountain ridge in the background
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Subject Access
Hiking
Mountains
Portrait
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of three people on skis - Catharine Whyte on left and two unidentified men
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1940]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 125
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 - 125
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1940]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of three people on skis - Catharine Whyte on left and two unidentified men
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Mountains
Skiing
Ski areas
Winter
Winter sports
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of four skiers posed on a slope with a mountain range in the distance - Catharine Whyte at right
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1940]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 126
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 - 126
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1940]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of four skiers posed on a slope with a mountain range in the distance - Catharine Whyte at right
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
Images
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Skiers with campfire

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of three people sitting around a campfire under some trees with skis stuck upright in the snow at left - Catharine Whyte in centre
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1940]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 129
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 - 129
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1940]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of three people sitting around a campfire under some trees with skis stuck upright in the snow at left - Catharine Whyte in centre
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Camps
Portrait
Skiing
Winter
Winter sports
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Skiers with campfire

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of three people sitting around a campfire under some trees with skis stuck upright in the snow at extreme foreground - Catharine Whyte in centre
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1940]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 130
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 - 130
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1940]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of three people sitting around a campfire under some trees with skis stuck upright in the snow at extreme foreground - Catharine Whyte in centre
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Camps
Skiing
Portrait
Winter
Winter sports
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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