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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
Peter and Catharine Whyte Fonds (M36/S37/V683) I. Peter and Catharine Whyte Sous-Fonds - 1862
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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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Joe Kaquitts singing; Banff Indian Days Parade; Tom Simeon, Joe Kaquitts sings and tell stories

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Joe Kaquitts singing; Banff Indian Days Parade; Tom Simeon, Joe Kaquitts sings and tell stories. -- Reproduction must be approved by Head Archivist. - - Reference copy available. Summary available.
Date Range
1951-1952
Reference Code
S37 / 76
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Sound recording
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
Sous-Fonds
S37
Reference Code
S37 / 76
GMD
Sound recording
Date Range
1951-1952
Physical Description
1 sound recording
Scope & Content
Joe Kaquitts singing; Banff Indian Days Parade; Tom Simeon, Joe Kaquitts sings and tell stories. -- Reproduction must be approved by Head Archivist. - - Reference copy available. Summary available.
Name Access
Bearspaw, Hansen
Kaquitts, Joe
Simeon, Tom
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents
Content Details
Source: Joe Kaquitts; Tom Simeon Date: July 21, 1951; June 1952 Taped by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: At camp during Banff Indian Days – some songs, dances and stories. “Indian, 1951, Hansen Bearspaw” Joe Kaquitts, Owl Dance. Camp sounds. A.M. riding around. Parade – Banff Indian Days. Owl Dance #5. Song – “I love you once before but I quit you now” “June 1952” Tom Simeon and Joe Kaquitts (?) Old dugout Indian huts in Banff area, Peter remembers some on deer Street and on the Golf Course, asks Tom Simeon if he know of anymore; Tom only Knew of some in Morley, Tom Simeon talks about catching eagles.
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Indigenous Camp Evening, July 22, 1951.

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Music and dances. -- Reproduction must be approved by Head Archivist. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
Date Range
1951
Reference Code
S37 / 77
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Sound recording
Reel to reel
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
S37
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
Sous-Fonds
S37
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
S37 / 77
GMD
Sound recording
Reel to reel
Parallel Title
“Indian Camp Evening, 1951”
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 sound recording
Scope & Content
Music and dances. -- Reproduction must be approved by Head Archivist. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
Name Access
Bearspaw, Hansen
Dixon, Alan
Dixon, Paul Sr.
Hunter, Nat
Kaquitts, Joe
McLean, Bill
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Language
English
Creator
Whyte, Peter
Whyte, Catharine
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Source: Stoney Indians – various singers Date: July 22, 1951 Taped by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: Catharine has list enclosed with tape on various singers. "Indigneous Camp Evening, 1951” List enclosed with tape: Sun. evening 1951. 1. Joe Kaquitts, Bill McLean, Nat Hunter – Owl Dance Hansen Bearspaw; 2. Mrs. Joe Kaquitts T. Dance; 3. Owl Dance – Men and Women mixed, geo Mclean shouting?; 4. Sun Dance Song; 5. Owl Dance Hobema, 2 Crees – Pipestem; 6. “Catch you partner for Owl Dance” In middle days “Everybody Owl Dance”; 7. War Dance – Moses, Pipesteam; 8. Talking 3 boys – Stoney: Nat Hunter, Joe Kaquitts and Geo K. [Kaquitts]: I am already married, I don’t want anyone to mention me again – old boy friend’s – Lovely song from Sioux Indian people, Montana – heard years back – 3 children 100 teepees in circle and sundance; all day singing sundance songs and in evening riding horses round camp singing this song; 9. Owl Dance, Bighorns – Sam Crier, Hobema – Old fellow Crees; 10. Same man; 11. Alan Dixon – Mrs. Paul Dixon, Owl Dance, Eden Valley – Dance”; 12. “Natures Bagpipes” says George.
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Indigenous Camp, Paul Francis '51.

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Reference copy available.
Date Range
1951
Reference Code
S37 / 78
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Sound recording
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
Sous-Fonds
S37
Reference Code
S37 / 78
GMD
Sound recording
Parallel Title
Indian camp, Paul Francis, '51
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 sound recording
Scope & Content
Reference copy available.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Source: Paul Francis Date: [July] 1951 Interviewed by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ "Indian Camp, Paul Francis ‘51” Day Wildwar P.M. – Paul Francis talking and telling stories of old days in Hobbema.
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Tom Kaquitts, June 8, 1951

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Reference copy available.
Date Range
1951
Reference Code
S37 / 80
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Sound recording
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings
Sous-Fonds
S37
Reference Code
S37 / 80
GMD
Sound recording
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
1 sound recording
Scope & Content
Reference copy available.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Source: Tom Kaquitts Interviewed by: Peter and Catharine Whyte Speed: 7 ½ Remarks: Includes a couple of Stoney Indian songs “Tom Kaquitts, June 8, 1951” Tom Kaquitts talking about how life is changing; Banff Indian Days; Tom speaking in Stoney and English; Tom singing Stoney songs including Sun Dance; gives interpretation of his songs.
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Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recording collection

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of seven sub-series: 1. Interviews, conversations, proceedings, etc., 1950-1975, 40 items; pertain to or involve John B. H. Dunphy, James White, Frances and Murray Adaskin, Campbell family, Verne Castella, Dorothy Whyte, George Encil, Edward Feuz, Ethel Fulcher, Mrs. David Henderson…
Date Range
1950 - 1975
Reference Code
S37 / I.D.
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Sound recording
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings series
Sous-Fonds
S37
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
S37 / I.D.
GMD
Sound recording
Date Range
1950 - 1975
Physical Description
178 sound recordings : audio tape reels, audio tape cassettes.
History / Biographical
Peter Whyte, 1905-1966, and Catharine Robb Whyte, 1906-1979, artists, outdoor enthusiasts, travellers, philanthropists, Banff, Alberta. See descriptions for the Catharine Robb Whyte papers and photographs and the Peter Whyte papers and photographs, for biographical details on Peter and Catharine Whyte.
Scope & Content
Series consists of seven sub-series:
1. Interviews, conversations, proceedings, etc., 1950-1975, 40 items; pertain to or involve John B. H. Dunphy, James White, Frances and Murray Adaskin, Campbell family, Verne Castella, Dorothy Whyte, George Encil, Edward Feuz, Ethel Fulcher, Mrs. David Henderson, Arlene Voorbies, Tom Javanaugh, Mr. Neilson, Bill Legarde, George K. K. Link, Doris Burditt, Ruth Gorman, Nick Morant, Jimmy Simpson, Fred Stiles, Peter Whyte, Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Mary Vaux, C. M. Walker, Sam Ward, Cis Ward, Jon Whyte, Flossie Currie, Pearl Moore, Edmee Reid, Dell Brewster, Sydney and Doris Vallance, Moore family, Painter family, Gilbert and Frances Roddy.
2. Family conversations and performances, 1951- 1962, 11 items; pertain to or involve Robb family, Russell Robb III, Doris Burditt, Edith Morse Robb, Jon Whyte, Frances James, Bill McKenzie, Dave Whyte.
3. Meetings and speeches, 1956-1973, 5 items; pertain to political speeches and meetings, organizations, Indigenous peoples.
4. Conversations with Stoney Nakoda First Nations, Banff Indian Days, 1950-1973, 27 items; pertain to or involve Paul Amos, Bill Peyto, David Bearspaw, Johnny Bearspaw, Paul Francis, Noah Goat, Frank Kaquitts, Tom McCullough, Tom Kaquitts, George McLean, Peter Whyte, Dorothy Whyte, Jacob Twoyoungman, Hanson Bearspaw, Joe Kaquitts, Tom Simeon, Bill McLean, Percy Wildward, Catharine Whyte.
5. Musical performances, 1953- 1969, 15 items; pertain to Murray Adaskin.
6. Broadcasts: a. Re Canadian Rockies, 1951-1968, 18 items; pertain to Banff personalities, local and regional events, Rundle Memorial United Church, rescue work, music, historical broadcasts; b. Miscellaneous broadcasts, 1951-1968, 59 items; pertain to politics, sports, royal visits and royalty, art, Hawaiian music, etc.
7. Elk sounds, 1952-1957, 3 items.
Name Access
Adaskin, Frances
Adaskin, Murray
Amos, Paul
Bearspaw, David
Bearspaw, Hansen
Bearspaw, Johnny
Brewster, Dell
Burditt, Doris
Castella, Verne
Currie, Flossie
Dunphy, John
Encil, George
Feuz, Edward
Francis, Paul
Fulcher, Ethel
Goat, Noah
Gorman, Ruth
Henderson, (Mrs.) David
Javanaugh, Tom
Kaquitts, Frank
Kaquitts, Joe
Kaquitts, Tom
Legarde, Bill
Link, George K. K.
McCullough, Tom
McKenzie, Bill
McLean, Bill
McLean, George
Moore, Pearl
Moore family
Morant, Nick
Morse, Edith
Neilson, (Mr.)
Peyto, Bill
Reid, Edmee
Robb, Russell III
Roddy, Frances,
Roddy, Gilbert
Simeon, Tom
Simpson, Jimmy (James Sr.)
Stiles, Fred
Twoyoungman, Jacob
Vallance, Doris
Vallance, Sydney
Vaux, Mary
Woorbies, Arlene
Walker, C. M.
Ward, Cis
Ward, Sam
White, James
Wildward, Percy
Whyte, Dave
Whyte, Dorothy V.
Whyte, Jon
Subject Access
Elk
Music
Rundle Memorial United Church
Stoney Nakoda
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Language
English
Finding Aid
Inventory available in computer database for; select M36INV. Reference copy cassettes and recording summaries available.
Related Material
Consitutes Sous-fonds I, Series D of Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds.
Title Source
Title based on accession record and contents of sound recordings.
Processing Status
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 27 b&w. prints. The prints pertain to Catharine Robb Whyte and her activities and interests. Prints document Catharine at the Whyte Museum sitting for professional portraits.
Date Range
ca.1972 to ca.1977
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 1 / PA - 822 to 849
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / I / B / 1 : Catharine Robb Whyte: Catharine Robb Whyte
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / I / B / 1 / PA - 822 to 849
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca.1972 to ca.1977
Physical Description
Photographs: 27 prints; b&w.
Scope & Content
File consists of 27 b&w. prints. The prints pertain to Catharine Robb Whyte and her activities and interests. Prints document Catharine at the Whyte Museum sitting for professional portraits.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file.
Processing Status
Processed
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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.
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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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