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Banff Indian Days grounds

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Part Of
Walter S. Painter fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of individuals gathered at Banff Indian Days grounds behind a fence with tipis and a mountain in the background.
Date Range
[ca.1905-1920]
Reference Code
V481 / PD 1 / 125 / 2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Walter S. Painter fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V481
Series
II.B. Painter family : Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V481
Reference Code
V481 / PD 1 / 125 / 2
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1905-1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph print
Scope & Content
Item consists of individuals gathered at Banff Indian Days grounds behind a fence with tipis and a mountain in the background.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Teepees
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 505
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
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Albert Bearspaw (Wâgi)

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Part Of
Walter S. Painter fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of individuals seated on the grass, possibly Albert Bearspaw (Wâgi) on the left, at Banff Indian Days.
Date Range
[ca.1905-1920]
Reference Code
V481 / PD 1 / 125 / 3
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Walter S. Painter fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V481
Series
II.B. Painter family : Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V481
Reference Code
V481 / PD 1 / 125 / 3
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1905-1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph print
Scope & Content
Item consists of individuals seated on the grass, possibly Albert Bearspaw (Wâgi) on the left, at Banff Indian Days.
Name Access
Bearspaw, Albert
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 506
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections. Identifications made by Crawler family and Charlie Rabbit
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Walter S. Painter fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of individuals lined up on horseback at Banff Indian Days grounds possibly for horse races.
Date Range
[ca.1905-1920]
Reference Code
V481 / PD 1 / 125 / 3
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Walter S. Painter fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V481
Series
II.B. Painter family : Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V481
Reference Code
V481 / PD 1 / 125 / 3
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1905-1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph print
Scope & Content
Item consists of individuals lined up on horseback at Banff Indian Days grounds possibly for horse races.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Stoney Nakoda
Horses
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 507
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
Processing Status
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Aubrey Baptiste?, Helen Beaver?

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of possibly Aubrey Baptiste and Helen Beaver in regalia on horseback riding down Banff Avenue for the Banff Indian Days parade.
Date Range
[ca.1977-1978]
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 5 / PA - 210
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36
V683
S37
Series
V683 / I
Sous-Fonds
V683
Sub-Series
V683 / I / B / 5 : Catharine Robb Whyte: Catharine Robb Whyte
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 5 / PA - 210
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1977-1978]
Physical Description
1 photograph: col. print
Scope & Content
Item consists of possibly Aubrey Baptiste and Helen Beaver in regalia on horseback riding down Banff Avenue for the Banff Indian Days parade.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
First Nations
Horses
Regalia
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 525
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections. Identification taken from misc. Elder meeting notes.
Processing Status
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals riding a decorated car on Banff Avenue during the Banff Indian Days parade.
Date Range
[ca.1977-1978]
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 5 / PA - 211
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36
V683
S37
Series
V683 / I
Sous-Fonds
V683
Sub-Series
V683 / I / B / 5 : Catharine Robb Whyte: Catharine Robb Whyte
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 5 / PA - 211
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1977-1978]
Physical Description
1 photograph: col. print
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals riding a decorated car on Banff Avenue during the Banff Indian Days parade.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 526
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
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Back of Corrina Wesley on end

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a group of individuals in regalia on a parade float for the Banff Indian Days parade. Corrina Wesley identified sat at the end of the float, identified by beadwork.
Date Range
[ca.1977-1978]
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 5 / PA - 212
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36
V683
S37
Series
V683 / I
Sous-Fonds
V683
Sub-Series
V683 / I / B / 5 : Catharine Robb Whyte: Catharine Robb Whyte
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 5 / PA - 212
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1977-1978]
Physical Description
1 photograph: col. print
Scope & Content
Item consists of a group of individuals in regalia on a parade float for the Banff Indian Days parade. Corrina Wesley identified sat at the end of the float, identified by beadwork.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 527
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
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(L-R) Tom Kaquitts (Sûga Wakâ) (Dog God), unknown, Charlie Mark or Wilfred Mark (regalia belongs to Wilfred Mark), unknown

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals, Tom Kaquitts (Sûga Wakâ) (Dog God) and Charlie Mark or Wilfred Mark dressed in regalia (Charlie or Wilfred Mark dressed in Wilfred Mark's regalia) on horseback for the Banff Indian Days parade.
Date Range
ca.1975
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 31
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36
V683
S37
Series
V683 / I
Sous-Fonds
V683
Sub-Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 31
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca.1975
Physical Description
1 photograph: col. print
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals, Tom Kaquitts (Sûga Wakâ) (Dog God) and Charlie Mark or Wilfred Mark dressed in regalia (Charlie or Wilfred Mark dressed in Wilfred Mark's regalia) on horseback for the Banff Indian Days parade.
Name Access
Kaquitts, Tom
Mark, Charlie
Mark, Wilfred
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 528
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
Processing Status
Processed
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(L-R) unknown, Peter Powderface, Terry Powderface, Melinda Bearspaw, Leanne Bearspaw

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Peter Powderface, Terry Powderface, Melinda Bearspaw and Leanne Bearspaw in regalia on horseback, riding down Banff Avenue for the Banff Indian Days parade.
Date Range
ca.1975
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 32
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36
V683
S37
Series
V683 / I
Sous-Fonds
V683
Sub-Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 32
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca.1975
Physical Description
1 photograph: col. print
Scope & Content
Item consists of Peter Powderface, Terry Powderface, Melinda Bearspaw and Leanne Bearspaw in regalia on horseback, riding down Banff Avenue for the Banff Indian Days parade.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 529
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals in regalia on the back of a wagon in the Banff Indian Days parade.
Date Range
ca.1975
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 33
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36
V683
S37
Series
V683 / I
Sous-Fonds
V683
Sub-Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 33
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca.1975
Physical Description
1 photograph: col. print
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals in regalia on the back of a wagon in the Banff Indian Days parade.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Events
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 530
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals in regalia on car and parade float during the Banff Indian Days parade, Stoney Nakoda Elders identified individuals as being apart of a nation in British Columbia.
Date Range
ca.1975
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 34
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36
V683
S37
Series
V683 / I
Sous-Fonds
V683
Sub-Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 34
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca.1975
Physical Description
1 photograph: col. print
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals in regalia on car and parade float during the Banff Indian Days parade, Stoney Nakoda Elders identified individuals as being apart of a nation in British Columbia.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Events
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 531
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
Processing Status
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals wearing regalia in a canoe on a parade float during the Banff Indian Days parade, Stoney Nakoda Elders identified individuals as being apart of a nation in British Columbia.
Date Range
ca.1975
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 35
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36
V683
S37
Series
V683 / I
Sous-Fonds
V683
Sub-Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 35
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca.1975
Physical Description
1 photograph: col. print
Scope & Content
Item consists of unknown individuals wearing regalia in a canoe on a parade float during the Banff Indian Days parade, Stoney Nakoda Elders identified individuals as being apart of a nation in British Columbia.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Events
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 532
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
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Processed
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Joanne Kaquitts in blue crown

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of group of individuals and children in regalia on a parade float for the Banff Indian Days parade, Joanne Kaquitts wearing a blue crown, identified by Stoney Nakoda Elders.
Date Range
ca.1975
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 36
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36
V683
S37
Series
V683 / I
Sous-Fonds
V683
Sub-Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 6 / PA - 36
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca.1975
Physical Description
1 photograph: col. print
Scope & Content
Item consists of group of individuals and children in regalia on a parade float for the Banff Indian Days parade, Joanne Kaquitts wearing a blue crown, identified by Stoney Nakoda Elders.
Name Access
Kaquitts, Joanne
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Stoney Nakoda
Events
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Related Material
Recognizing Relations number: RR 533
Title Source
Information provided by Stoney Nakoda Elders during the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Indigenous people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives and Special Collections.
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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
  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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Walter S. Painter fonds

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Walter S. Painter fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of personal and professional papers of Walter S. Painter, 1902-1956, and Painter family photographs, ca.1905-ca.1955. Professional papers, include notebooks; cost books; reports on Painter system of prefabrication housing, 1939; plans and renderings of CPR buildings, Painter Home and …
Date Range
1902-1956
Reference Code
M282 / V481
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Drawing
Map
Plan
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Walter S. Painter fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 282
V 481
Sous-Fonds
M 282
V 481
Accession Number
1338, 1830, 2180, 3460
Reference Code
M282 / V481
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Drawing
Map
Plan
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1902-1956
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records. -- 23 cartographic records : 80 x 135 cm or smaller. -- 589 photographs (287 prints, 302 negatives). -- 1 photograph album (301 prints)
History / Biographical
Walter S. Painter, 1877-1957, was an architect in Canada and the United States. Painter rose to prominence early in life as a theatre architect and joined the Canadian Pacific Railway as chief architect while still in his twenties. Projects in the Banff, Alberta area included design of the tower and wings of the Banff Springs Hotel, the first concrete addition to the Lake Louise Chalet (Chateau Lake Louise), and the Cave and Basin. other Canadian projects were major CPR stations and hotels from Montreal to the west coast. For a period, Painter was in partnership with Frank Swales. In later years, Painter was involved in American projects, standardization of school buildings in Chile, and the Painter system of pre-fabrication, with particular interests in housing and concrete construction designs. Walter Painter built his home in Banff in 1912 and retired there in 1947. He was married to Estelle (Stella) Painter, 1880-1975. They had two children, Betty Painter (Walker) and Brook Painter.
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of personal and professional papers of Walter S. Painter, 1902-1956, and Painter family photographs, ca.1905-ca.1955.
Professional papers, include notebooks; cost books; reports on Painter system of prefabrication housing, 1939; plans and renderings of CPR buildings, Painter Home and other buildings, n.d., 1906-1929; articles about Painter and his projects, n.d., 1902-1934. The papers primarily concern Painter's architectural career, theatres, CPR projects including stations and hotels from Montreal to Victoria, Banff Springs Hotel, Cave and Basin, Glacier, British Columbia projects and the Lake Louise Chalet. Personal papers, ca.1930-1956, record Painter's views on economics, philosophy, religion, housing, etc.
Family photographs, pertaining to Walter Painter, Stella Painter, Betty Painter and Brook Painter. Includes Painter home, activities, friends, trips. Also, photographs of Walter Painter projects, including construction of the Banff Springs Hotel, Lake Louise Chalet and Cave and Basin.
Name Access
Painter, Betty
Painter, Brook
Painter, Stella
Painter, Walter S.
Subject Access
Arts
Buildings and facilities
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
microfilm copy of album
Creator
Painter, Walter S.
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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