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First Shack at Cave + Basin

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.835
Description
A simple log cabin that is shaped in a simple square is in the foreground. Just in front of the structure there is some logs on on the ground, off to the side is a wooden fence, and behind the building there is a tree without leaves (suggesting that the drawing is later in the year). In the backgro…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
First Shack at Cave + Basin
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
20.4 x 25.3 cm
Description
A simple log cabin that is shaped in a simple square is in the foreground. Just in front of the structure there is some logs on on the ground, off to the side is a wooden fence, and behind the building there is a tree without leaves (suggesting that the drawing is later in the year). In the background there is pine trees, and the Rocky Mountains. In the sky their is a couple clouds. On the door of the building says “HOTEL”, and on the bottom edge is says “FIRST SHACK AT CAVE + BASIN”. Peter signed the drawing in the BRC “PETE WHiTE”
Subject
mountains
Rocky Mountains
Banff
Cave and Basin
hotel
cabin
lumber
log cabin
trees
clouds
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 0
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.835
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Report of the commissioner of Dominion Parks : for the year ending in March 31, 1913

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1914
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1913
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Published Date
1914
Physical Description
96 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Yoho
Elk Island National Park
Bugaboo Creek
Glacier National Park
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1913. Published in 1914, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.
Notes
Front reads, "Part V Annual Report 1913"
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1913
Collection
Archives Library
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Report of the commissioner of Dominion Parks : for the year ending in March 31, 1914

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19987
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1915
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1914
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Published Date
1915
Physical Description
127 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Yoho
Elk Island National Park
Bugaboo Creek
Glacier National Park
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1914. Published in 1915, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1914
Collection
Archives Library
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.890
Description
A lake in the foreground is framed with tall grasses near the bottom edge of the drawing, and it is lined with trees. In the background a rugged mountain rises up to a relatively clear sky (a few clouds drawn in)
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
22.8 x 15.4 cm
Description
A lake in the foreground is framed with tall grasses near the bottom edge of the drawing, and it is lined with trees. In the background a rugged mountain rises up to a relatively clear sky (a few clouds drawn in)
Subject
clouds
sky
mountians
Rocky Mountains
trees
lake
water
grass
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.890
Images
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.907
Description
A house with a fence going around it’s left side, there are trees and bushes in the yard. Across from the house there is a fenced corral. In the background there is a mountain range with a few clouds in the sky.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1915 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
15.0 x 22.5 cm
Description
A house with a fence going around it’s left side, there are trees and bushes in the yard. Across from the house there is a fenced corral. In the background there is a mountain range with a few clouds in the sky.
Subject
mountains
Rocky Mountains
clouds
foothills
house
farm
ranch
corral
fence
tree
bushes
vegetation
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.907
Images
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