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1907 Diary [Hector Wheeler]

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Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and s…
Date Range
1907
Reference Code
M546 / 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 53
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1907
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 7.5 x 11.8 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and surrounding camps and climbs. Mention of A. O. and Oliver Wheeler August 14. In and out of Calgary and Golden. Camping and climbing in Ptarmigan, Donald Camp, Beaueumouth [?]. Memoranda at back monetary notations for trip expenses. Notations of expenses for 1907 and 1908 trips.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Wheeler, Hector
Subject Access
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Calgary
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, Hector
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Luxton family fonds

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Reference Code
LUX
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
  1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
LUX
Sous-Fonds
LUX
Accession Number
Lux1 - EL estate, 1996
Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000
Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001
Reference Code
LUX
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Framed print
Negative
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Other Title Info
Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives
Date Range
[ca.1860]-1995
Physical Description
ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)
History / Biographical
The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.
Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.
Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.
In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.
The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.
Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.
Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.
Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.
Notes
Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.
III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First Nations
Professional and Personal Life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Research
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material
box list for unprocessed material
Creator
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Eleanor
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
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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(Miss) Alice G. Fulmer's scrapbook

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Part Of
Alice Fulmer fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook pertains to early Banff history and personalities; includes Walter P. Fulmer's papers
Date Range
1833-1969
Reference Code
M70
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Alice Fulmer fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M70 / V217
Sous-Fonds
M70
Accession Number
2416
Reference Code
M70
GMD
Scrapbook
Responsibility
Alice Fulmer
Date Range
1833-1969
Physical Description
.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Scrapbook pertains to early Banff history and personalities; includes Walter P. Fulmer's papers
Name Access
Alice G. Fulmer
Subject Access
Newspaper
Accidents
Activities
Banff
Banff Crag and Canyon
Communities
Community events
Community life
Skiing
Sports
Sports and leisure
Exploration
Discovery and travel
Winter sports
Trains
Tourism
Townsite development
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Access Restrictions
Access restricted - fragile. Use photocopy
Language
English
Related Material
Related in part to Helen Fulmer Wells fonds (M480/V675)
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Oversize “C” Automobiles / Banff - History / Bears, Grizzly / / Boorne and May (photographers) / Bridges - Banff / Buildings - Banff (Banff Avenue, Bear Street, Buffalo Street, Caribou Street, Lynx Street) / Cascade Scenic Railway Co. / Cave and Basin / Kananaskis Dude Ranch / Morley Trading Store / Mount Royal Hotel / Newspapers and magazines / North West Mounted Police / Photographers / Post office, Banff / Restaurants, tea rooms, etc. / Schools - Banff / Silver City / Skiing - History Personalities include: Astley, Lizzie Ida / Bagley, (Major) Fred / Barnes, Elliott Chapple / Beattie, Francis / Benham, Gertrude / Brett, Harry / Brett, Robert Earle / Brett, Robert George / Brett family / Brewster, Fred / Brewster, Jack Walker / Brewster, James I. / Brewster, John / Brewster family / Campbell, Robert E. / Christmas, (Rev.) F. / Connor, Ralph / Deacon, Thomas R. / Fear, William H. / Fidler, John J. / Fulmer, Minnie Christina / Fulmer, Walter P. / Galletly, D. D. / Hogbin, George H. / Leroy, Charles / Locke, John / Luxton, Norman / McCardell, William / McDougall, David / McDougall, (Mrs.) David / English, Thomas F. / Fear, William H. / Johnson, Gustaf / Lindsay, (Dr.) N. J. / Lipsett, John C. / Mather, Margaret / McCardell, William H. / Moffatt, Charles W. / Paris, Ida / Ricks, Frank / Rundle, Robert Terrill / Schaffer, Mary T. S. / Sibbald, Andrew S. / Smith, Joe / Stocks, John / Unwin, Ethel / Unwin, Sid / Walker, John White, Dave, Sr. / Warren, William / Woodworth, Ben
Processing Status
Processed
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Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1900 & 1901 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 7 : Includes waiting for news from Regina throughout January and February. Documentation of weather, temperature. Daily discussions of correspondence, office work, day to day activities, leisure. Camping at Crowsne…
Date Range
1900-1901
Reference Code
M546 / 7 to 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
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Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 7 to 8
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1900-1901
Physical Description
3.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.6 x 15.2 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1900 & 1901 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 7 : Includes waiting for news from Regina throughout January and February. Documentation of weather, temperature. Daily discussions of correspondence, office work, day to day activities, leisure. Camping at Crowsnest throughout August and work in Foothills throughout September. Weather Records, Notes and Bills Receivable, and Cash Accounts sections utilized. M546 / 8 : Includes work on irrigation maps February through May. Documentation of Foothill work throughout March and April. July to September travels and camps around Albert Canyon and Revelstoke with Paddy and Phillips. Documentation of financial transactions and Addresses, Cash Accounts May to August. Diary blank up to February 25.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Subject Access
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Calgary
Revelstoke
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, Arthur O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of volume.
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1902 & 1903 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 9 : Diary entries begin February 8. March 5 correspondence with Dr. Schaffer. Throughout March work on Selkirks map. May 17 to July 22 blank. August trip around Rogers Peak and old location of Rogers Pass. August 2…
Date Range
1902-1903
Reference Code
M546 / 9 to 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 9 to 10
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1902-1903
Physical Description
4.8 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1902 & 1903 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 9 : Diary entries begin February 8. March 5 correspondence with Dr. Schaffer. Throughout March work on Selkirks map. May 17 to July 22 blank. August trip around Rogers Peak and old location of Rogers Pass. August 20 Pror [?] Fritz [dog?] fell and was killed. September camp in Asulkan Pass. August camp in Fish creek. Financial documentation regarding sending and receiving cheques. Developing negatives and plates throughout November in batches of 12. Cash Account section in back of diary used March, June to November. Daily notations of weather, day to day activities, leisure, office work, travel, church attendance. M546 / 10 : Includes trip to Skagny, climbing descriptions, photography notations, Glacier House, working at Boom Lake, September 3, 1903 receives letter from Mrs. Schaffer, day to day notations of office work, work while travelling, weather. Diary blank up to February 8.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned M546 / 9 : loose piece of paper in pocket at back gives instructions for use of Mother Tiricture [?] of Bryonia.
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Subject Access
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Calgary
Alberta
Selkirks
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, Arthur O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of volume.
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1904 & 1905 personal diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 11 : Includes correspondence with Dr and Mrs. Schaffer throughout the year. Day to day activities including office work, correspondence, leisure, daily notations of weather and temperature. January to March work on ma…
Date Range
1904-1905
Reference Code
M546 / 11 to 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 11 to 12
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1904-1905
Physical Description
3.8 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 8 x 12.1 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1904 & 1905 personal diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 11 : Includes correspondence with Dr and Mrs. Schaffer throughout the year. Day to day activities including office work, correspondence, leisure, daily notations of weather and temperature. January to March work on mapping and defining contours. Camp in July around Laggan and Lethbridge areas with extensive descriptions of movement of staff and work done. September travels to Chicago. M546 / 12 : Includes travel to Ottawa, Boston, Winnipeg, Calgary. Diary blank from June 5-October 4. Developing plates, office work, trip to Rogers Pass and Glacier, reporting writing, day to day activities. Daily notations of weather.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Schaffer, Charles
Schaffer, Mary
Subject Access
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Alberta
Selkirks
Ottawa
Ontario
Boston
Massachusetts
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Calgary
British Columbia
Canada
United States of America
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, Arthur O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1906 & 1907 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 13 : Early January working on map of Cougar Valley. February 5 documentation of receiving from Mr. Whyte. March 8 received slides from Mary Schaffer. Throughout April working on contouring. Throughout May working o…
Date Range
1906-1907
Reference Code
M546 / 13 to 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 13 to 14
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1906-1907
Physical Description
4.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 10.2 x 15.1 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1906 & 1907 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 13 : Early January working on map of Cougar Valley. February 5 documentation of receiving from Mr. Whyte. March 8 received slides from Mary Schaffer. Throughout April working on contouring. Throughout May working on Selkirk report. Daily notations of what time he takes baths. June 5 saw Mrs. Schaffer and J. Simpson. Notations of day to day activities including office work and correspondence, leisure and travel. June 20 climbing Ptarmigan Peak. Camp throughout June. July 15 working at Yoho Glacier. July daily notations of changing plates. September notation of continued work in the field. Throughout December developing negatives. Cash account detailed for June at back of book. M546 / 14 : Diary begins June 20th. Documentation of daily activities including weather, temperature, office work and leisure. Alpine Club Camp in early July, Yoho Valley, Field, Canyon Creek, South Fork Falls. Times and numbers of daily baths. Passages underlined in red throughout diary. Diary continues into mid-January 1908.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned M546 13 : Loose notepaper with scribbled out note, reading “Camp Van Horne Range 12”
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Schaffer, Mary
Subject Access
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Selkirks
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, Arthur O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of volume.
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1908 & 1909 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 15 : Note on Feb. 2 directs reader to 1907 diary for previous entries. Office work and continued mapping throughout February and March, mid March travel around Toronto and Winnipeg, Dead bug crushed on April 5. Thr…
Date Range
1908-1909
Reference Code
M546 / 15 to 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 15 to 16
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1908-1909
Physical Description
4.4 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.5 x 15.2 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1908 & 1909 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 15 : Note on Feb. 2 directs reader to 1907 diary for previous entries. Office work and continued mapping throughout February and March, mid March travel around Toronto and Winnipeg, Dead bug crushed on April 5. Throughout April notations of “do”. Blank between April 16-June 19. June 20 travel to Glacier. Majority of June and early July is blank. July 24 marked with post it note entry regards barometers and meeting Mr. Auesley. July 27 marked with post it note entry regards packing camp, Shushwap Lake and an interaction with Mr. Auesley. Travel around Golden, Revelstoke. Listings of cash accounts throughout June. M546 / 16 : Diary is blank until May 18 documents Bridgland leaving for Golden. Blank from May 23-June 4. Travel to Revelstoke. Work at club house throughout July. Early September travels to Glacier. September 13 marked with post it note regarding travel to Kamloops. September 19 marked with post it note regarding car and Shuswap. September documentations of temperatures and lake temperature. October 29 marked with post it note regards rain. October 31 trip to Moraine Lake and November work in Club house. Examination of land at the Chase. November 21 marked with post it note regard strip to Kamloops. November 21 meets Mrs. Schaffer in Glacier. To do list on back inside cover.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Subject Access
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Selkirks
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, Arthur O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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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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Part Of
Charles Reid fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album, comprising 183 photographs, H12 x W17.5 cm or smaller. Photographs pertain to Charlie Reid and his family and friends during, predominantly, the 1920's. The first photograph is of a child and man; the child looks like it could be Charlie Reid at around 4 to 5 …
Date Range
ca.1909 - ca.1929
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
Reference Code
V487 / I / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Private record
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Part Of
Charles Reid fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M413 / V487
Series
V487 / I : Albums
Sous-Fonds
V487
Accession Number
5248
Reference Code
V487 / I / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Private record
Date Range
ca.1909 - ca.1929
1922
1923
1924
1925
1926
1927
Physical Description
1 album (183 photographs : b&w ; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album, comprising 183 photographs, H12 x W17.5 cm or smaller.
Photographs pertain to Charlie Reid and his family and friends during, predominantly, the 1920's. The first photograph is of a child and man; the child looks like it could be Charlie Reid at around 4 to 5 years old.
Photographs document sports and recreation (races, sledding, skiing, snowshoeing, track, canoeing, golf, camping, horseback riding, fishing), events at the Banff Springs Hotel, Banff Indian Days, Banff Winter Carnival (Festival), Highland gathering, Herald road race, and various activities in and around Banff.
Locations include: Banff, Medicine Hat, University of Alberta (Edmonton), and Lake Louise.
Notes
One of the photographs is a cut-out quote, "a canoo in foolish hands is probably the nation's greatest tipping well"
Album is bound in brown leather with "photographs" written on the cover. Some of the photographs have captions. Not every page is filled.
Name Access
Reid, Charles
Subject Access
Banff
Banff Indian Days
Banff National Park
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff Winter Festival
Bow River Bridge
Camping
Canoes and canoeing
Children
Cross-country skiing
Dogs
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Fishing
Golfing
Hiking
Hockey
Horseback riding
Ice sculpture
Indigenous Peoples
Leisure
Personal and Family Life
Photography
Public events
Recreation
Skating
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Sports and recreation
Sulphur Mountain lookout
Swimming
Winter sports
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Canada
Lake Louise
Medicine Hat
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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