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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Cards to Peter and Catharine.
Date Range
1934-1942
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / e / ii / 611
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 / 611
Date Range
1934-1942
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Cards to Peter and Catharine.
Name Access
Armbrister, Fred
Subject Access
Kingman, Henry S.
Moore, Philip
Moore, Pearl (Brewster)
Rungius, Carl
Thorington, James Monroe
Wyatt, Colin
Simpson, Mary
Hibbard, Aldro
Phillips, Walter J.
Link, George K. K.
Noble, George
White, Cliff Sr.
Harris, Lawren
Whyte, Peter
Ski Club of the Canadian Rockies
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Date
1940 – 1940
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
107.01.0276 a,b
Description
Two miniature figurines resembling pig-dogs with long bodies, stubby tails, floppy ears, brown bead eyes, and snouts. Their backs are decorated with two-toned yellow and blue flowers, a yellow and red crown, and a red and blue crest depicting three fleur-de-lis and a white animal. Marker on the bot…
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Title
Animal Figurine
Date
1940 – 1940
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
3.0 x 2.3 cm
Description
Two miniature figurines resembling pig-dogs with long bodies, stubby tails, floppy ears, brown bead eyes, and snouts. Their backs are decorated with two-toned yellow and blue flowers, a yellow and red crown, and a red and blue crest depicting three fleur-de-lis and a white animal. Marker on the bottom reads “1940...”.
Subject
whyte home, miniature, small
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0276 a,b
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1944
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.265
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Ansons near Calgary
Date
1944
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
27.6 x 35.0 cm
Subject
military
transportation, airplane
Peter Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.265
Notes
Artistry Revealed: Peter Whyte, Catharine Robb Whyte and Their Contemporaries; June 17, 2018 to October 21, 2018
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Bank Notices. P.W. C.R.W

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Statements: Imperial Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal.
Date Range
1935-1947
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / a / i / 662
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 / 662
Date Range
1935-1947
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Statements: Imperial Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal.
Subject Access
Whyte, Peter
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.07.1088
Description
Large beaded belt, orange background with blue and white hourglass pattern and yellow and blue steps. Skin tabs and ties at ends, cotton backing.
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Title
Beaded Belt
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
7.0 x 106.0 cm
Description
Large beaded belt, orange background with blue and white hourglass pattern and yellow and blue steps. Skin tabs and ties at ends, cotton backing.
Subject
Indigenous, Blackfoot
regalia
beadwork
Whyte family
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2002
Catalogue Number
103.07.1088
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; fibre; glass
Catalogue Number
103.07.1091
Description
Large beaded belt with yellow fabric backing, skin tabs and ties on ends. Beadwork light blue background with red and dark blue diamonds, red and green mountain edging.
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Title
Beaded Belt
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; fibre; glass
Dimensions
7.0 x 110.0 cm
Description
Large beaded belt with yellow fabric backing, skin tabs and ties on ends. Beadwork light blue background with red and dark blue diamonds, red and green mountain edging.
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
regalia
beadwork
Whyte family
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2002
Catalogue Number
103.07.1091
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1156 a,b
Description
Skin dress with beaded bodice and sleeves. Beadwork geometric design in red, white, dark blue, light blue and yellow. Skin fringe below bodice and along bottom of dress. Matching beaded belt with skin tabs and ties.
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Title
Beaded Dress
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
skin; glass; fibre
Dimensions
90.0 x 84.0 cm
Description
Skin dress with beaded bodice and sleeves. Beadwork geometric design in red, white, dark blue, light blue and yellow. Skin fringe below bodice and along bottom of dress. Matching beaded belt with skin tabs and ties.
Subject
Indigenous, Stoney
beadwork
Whyte family
Mark Poucette
regalia
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2002
Catalogue Number
103.05.1156 a,b
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
metal; rubber; fibre; plastic
Catalogue Number
106.04.1051
Description
One women’s bicycle, painted red, with yellow plastic grips on handlebars. No manufacturer’s mark on frame, but has “CCM” on pedal. Large springy seat and black fenders.
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Title
Bicycle
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
metal; rubber; fibre; plastic
Dimensions
105.0 x 56.0 x 182.0 cm
Description
One women’s bicycle, painted red, with yellow plastic grips on handlebars. No manufacturer’s mark on frame, but has “CCM” on pedal. Large springy seat and black fenders.
Subject
sports
cycling
Catharine Whyte
Credit
Gift of Mike Gordon, Canmore, 2000
Catalogue Number
106.04.1051
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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Record…
Date Range
ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
1870s-1880s
ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
1986-1998
1986
1990
1993
1995
1997-1998
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 3-4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 3-4
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
1870s-1880s
ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
1986-1998
1986
1990
1993
1995
1997-1998
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (139 pages ; 30 x 35 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Records were filed in an envelope that was titled "Book Notes." Notable people include James Wardle, J.B. Harkin, Pat Brewster, Arthur Unwin, Dr. Brett, Norman Sanson, and Bill Peyto, among others. Notable places and topics include the organization of the Department of the Interior, the Banff-Windemere Highway, Rocky Mountain Park and Park Wardens, Kootenay National Park fires, coal and precious metal mines (e.g. Bankhead, Silver City), trail riding and hiking, research about James Wardle and his accomplishments, Ya-Ha-Tinda, and various parks (e.g. Glacier, Revelstoke, Elk Island, Kootenay, and Yoho). Other records include a handwritten letter to the Auld family in Scotland (cousins of Sheila Ritchie) with a story about Glenbow and a highland cow from Oban, Scotland; personal reflections on the Banff area and mountains in general; notes that Dorothy took while doing research at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Public Library; and a variety of newspaper clippings.
Notes
Includes request slips and stationary from the archives at the Whyte Museum.
Potentially includes a handwritten list of Dorothy's written works.
Newspaper clippings primarily from the Times Colonist, which is published in Victoria, British Columbia.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard)
Brewster, Pat
Peyto, Bill
Brett, Robert George
Sanson, Norman
Subject Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Banff Public Library
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
Parks Canada
Park policy
Research
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Wardens
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
Hiking
Community life
History
Mines and mineral resources
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Bankhead
British Columbia
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Castle Mountain
Glacier National Park
Kootenay National Park
Silver City
Victoria
Yoho National Park
Scotland
Revelstoke
Language
English
Conservation
Some of the slips of paper are taped together. Was unable to remove them without damaging the materials. May present conservation issues in the future.
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Politics
Natural resources
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Title was written on an envelope containing these materials.
Processing Status
Processed
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Bush Station, Tofino

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1943
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.268
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Bush Station, Tofino
Date
1943
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
28.0 x 35.1 cm
Subject
landscape
mountain
Tofino
building,military
Peter Whyte
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.268
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