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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
Electronic Resources

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Brown, Annora : [correspondence]

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Annora Brown was an artist from Fort Macleod, Alta. & moved to Sidney, B.C. in 1965. Note on original file: "Mother was a Cody." Addition of 2 letters in 2018: M36/219/45 and M36/219/46
Date Range
1957-1971
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / c / 219
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Textual record
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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 / photographs
Sous-Fonds
M36
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / c / 219
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Responsibility
Responsibility: Annora Brown
Date Range
1957-1971
Physical Description
1 file of textual records, includes newsclippings
Scope & Content
Annora Brown was an artist from Fort Macleod, Alta. & moved to Sidney, B.C. in 1965. Note on original file: "Mother was a Cody." Addition of 2 letters in 2018: M36/219/45 and M36/219/46
Name Access
Brown, Annora
Campbell, Gray
Campbell, Eleanor
Phillips, Walter J.
Whyte, Catharine
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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Lightbown Van. B.C. : [newsclippings]. -- 1973

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Article re Lavina Lightbown, Haida Nation artist.
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / c / 346
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
Sous-Fonds
M36
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / c / 346
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
1 textual record
Scope & Content
Article re Lavina Lightbown, Haida Nation artist.
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Stump, Sarain & Linda : [correspondence, printed matter]. -- 1970-1976

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sarain was an Indigenous artist. Harriet was his first wife and Linda was his second wife. 1 letter added in 2018 : M36 / I / A / 2 / c / 449-37
Date Range
1979 - 1976
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / c / 449
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
Sous-Fonds
M36
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / c / 449
Responsibility
Responsibility: Sarain, Linda and Harriet Stump
Date Range
1979 - 1976
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Sarain was an Indigenous artist. Harriet was his first wife and Linda was his second wife. 1 letter added in 2018 : M36 / I / A / 2 / c / 449-37
Subject Access
Stump, Sarain
Stump, Linda
Stump, Harriet
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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Printed Christmas letters sent out annually by Peter and Catharine, summarizing activities and news fromthe past year. Catharine continued this tradition on her own after Peter's death in 1966. These letters contain information on events and people in the Banff area. Throughout the 1970s, there is…
Date Range
1962-1978
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / e / i / 590
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 / 590
Date Range
1962-1978
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Printed Christmas letters sent out annually by Peter and Catharine, summarizing activities and news fromthe past year. Catharine continued this tradition on her own after Peter's death in 1966. These letters contain information on events and people in the Banff area. Throughout the 1970s, there is information on Catharine's extensive travels and involvement with various organizations.
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Special Christmas cards 1975 or '76

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Cards to Catharine.
Date Range
1975-1976
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / e / ii / 629
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 / 629
Date Range
1975-1976
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Cards to Catharine.
Subject Access
Whyte, Dorothy
Trudeau, Pierre
Kami, Pasang
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
This started as a rainy-day game in the Whyte's home.
Date Range
1951-1978
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / f / iii / 658
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 / f / iii / 658
Date Range
1951-1978
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
This started as a rainy-day game in the Whyte's home.
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Correspondence and statements.
Date Range
1964-1973
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 667
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 / 667
Date Range
1964-1973
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Correspondence and statements.
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Royal Trust Revenue Account. 1969-

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Correspondence and statements.
Date Range
1968-1973
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 668
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 / 668
Date Range
1968-1973
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Correspondence and statements.
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Royal Trust Acct. 1973-74

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Statements.
Date Range
1973-1974
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 670
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 / 670
Date Range
1973-1974
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Statements.
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Royal Trust Accounts 1975

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Statements.
Date Range
1975-1979
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 672
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 / 672
Date Range
1975-1979
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Statements.
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Canada Savings Bonds: correspondence, statements and Catharine's notes.
Date Range
1956-1975
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 677
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 / 677
Date Range
1956-1975
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Canada Savings Bonds: correspondence, statements and Catharine's notes.
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Receipts and letters of acknowledgement of donations.
Date Range
1957-1977
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 681
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 / 681
Date Range
1957-1977
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Receipts and letters of acknowledgement of donations.
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Letters, Income Tax forms, notes and receipts.
Date Range
1968-1970
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 695
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 / 695
Date Range
1968-1970
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Letters, Income Tax forms, notes and receipts.
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Letters, notes and receipts.
Date Range
1974-1976
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 700
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 / 700
Date Range
1974-1976
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Letters, notes and receipts.
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
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
Correspondence with Gill, Cook and with Gill, Conrad and Robinson, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public regarding Catharine's will and other legal matters. Copy of Catharine's will, 1977. Copy of Air Transport Board Circular No. 8/51, 1951.
Date Range
1951-1977
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 706
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 / 706
Date Range
1951-1977
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Correspondence with Gill, Cook and with Gill, Conrad and Robinson, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries Public regarding Catharine's will and other legal matters. Copy of Catharine's will, 1977. Copy of Air Transport Board Circular No. 8/51, 1951.
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Letters to do with wills. Russ, P.W. & C.R.W.

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Correspondence regarding wills of Catharine and Peter. Copy of Catharine's will, 1970 and codicil, 1973. Copy of Trust Agreement for the Benefit of Catharine Robb Whyte, 1942. Copy of will of Marshall Phinney, 1948. Includes hand drawn map of Whyte properties on Lynx - Bear streets.
Date Range
1934-1973
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 707
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 / 707
Date Range
1934-1973
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Correspondence regarding wills of Catharine and Peter. Copy of Catharine's will, 1970 and codicil, 1973. Copy of Trust Agreement for the Benefit of Catharine Robb Whyte, 1942. Copy of will of Marshall Phinney, 1948. Includes hand drawn map of Whyte properties on Lynx - Bear streets.
Subject Access
Robb, Russell Jr.
Whyte, Peter
Phinney, Marshall
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Royal Trust. Wa-Che-Yo-Cha-Pa Foundation. 1969

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Letters and financial statements.
Date Range
1971-1974
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 710
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 / 710
Date Range
1971-1974
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Letters and financial statements.
Subject Access
Wa-Che-Yo-Cha-Pa Foundation
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Wa-Che-Yo-Cha-Pa '70

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Letters regarding possible addition to Library/Gallery building, 1970. Financial appraisals and budgets -Wa-Che-Yo-Cha-Pa Foundation, 1971.
Date Range
1970-1971
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 711
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 / 711
Date Range
1970-1971
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Letters regarding possible addition to Library/Gallery building, 1970. Financial appraisals and budgets -Wa-Che-Yo-Cha-Pa Foundation, 1971.
Subject Access
Wa-Che-Yo-Cha-Pa Foundation
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