Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpin…
ca.42 m of textual records. -- ca.12,500 photographs: prints, stereographic prints, transparencies, slides, negatives, postcards. -- 85 photograph albums. -- 8 motion pictures: films, video recordings. -- 3 sound recordings
History / Biographical
The Alpine Club of Canada, the national mountaineering club, was co-founded in 1906 by A. O. Wheeler and Elizabeth Parker, and other like-minded climbers. The club espoused scientific study and exploration, cultivation of art, public education, acquisition of climbing skills, and preservation of natural areas within the mountainous regions of Canada. Through a national executive, local sections and volunteer committees, the club provided climbing camps, clubhouse, huts, and publications, including the Canadian Alpine Journal. ACC expeditions and projects resulted in pioneer exploration, first ascents, and included mountain warfare training during the Second World War. In recent years, the club's membership has increased dramatically with the popularity of climbing and its programs have evolved to serve the needs of unguided climbers using sophisticated technical aids.
Scope & Content
Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpine Club itself.
The fonds consists of four Sous-fonds: I. Alpine Club of Canada records; II. Mount Everest Expedition (1982) records; III. Personal papers and photographs; IV. Other material. Club administration records (series I.A.) pertain to executive positions; head office; finance; camps, climbing and treks; expeditions; huts and properties; clubhouses; library; publications; photography; other committees; other activities; and other. Other club records include section records (series I.B.), hut registers and summit records (series I.C.).
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 …
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.
File contains budgets for the 1990 Season, notes on members of the National Sport Climbing Team, claims for reimbursements for team member's expenses, correspondence on accommodation expenses for team members during Sport Climbing Competitions, and other financials.
File contains budgets for the 1990 Season, notes on members of the National Sport Climbing Team, claims for reimbursements for team member's expenses, correspondence on accommodation expenses for team members during Sport Climbing Competitions, and other financials.
File contains notes and correspondence on financials for the Wheeler Hut building materials, receipts for building supplies, and expense statements for the Michel Addition. Also includes a Preliminary Estimate for the Calgary Lucania Expedition 1977, a Breakdown of Ticket Sales, 1978 Doug Scott Lec…
File contains notes and correspondence on financials for the Wheeler Hut building materials, receipts for building supplies, and expense statements for the Michel Addition. Also includes a Preliminary Estimate for the Calgary Lucania Expedition 1977, a Breakdown of Ticket Sales, 1978 Doug Scott Lecture, the Calgary Section's The Chinook Mechanical Requirements and Rates/Frequency Discounts, and other financial records.
File contains the Publications Committee Accidents in North America receipts and other financials, CAJ '83 costs, Canadian Alpine Journal 1985 correspondence about costs and quotes, notes on the Camp Cost 1984 Season, and other financial records. Also includes the Ottawa Section's financial stateme…
File contains the Publications Committee Accidents in North America receipts and other financials, CAJ '83 costs, Canadian Alpine Journal 1985 correspondence about costs and quotes, notes on the Camp Cost 1984 Season, and other financial records. Also includes the Ottawa Section's financial statement for the Banff Film Festival in 1986, correspondence and notes on revenue from a General Mountaineering Camp, correspondence on bills and payments, and a 1978 proposed equipment expense statement.
File includes a report from the Scientific Research Committee on funding and a report outlining the Goals, Structure, Function and what the Scientific Research Committee does.
File includes a report from the Scientific Research Committee on funding and a report outlining the Goals, Structure, Function and what the Scientific Research Committee does.
File consists of notes on Specific Funds and Trusts Funds, a report on Huts Construction, Expeditions, Income and Expense Statements and Management Expenses from June 1971. Also includes correspondence about a bequest in October 1982, and more reports on the Hut Construction Fund, including the 198…
File consists of notes on Specific Funds and Trusts Funds, a report on Huts Construction, Expeditions, Income and Expense Statements and Management Expenses from June 1971. Also includes correspondence about a bequest in October 1982, and more reports on the Hut Construction Fund, including the 1981-1982 Huts Committee Budgets and Statements.
File consists of a pamphlet called "An Introduction to The Edmonton Section of The Alpine Club of Canada", a report to the Board of Management from the Expeditions Committee on the Feasibility of A Rescue Fund from 1980, and a response report Re: Halton Region Conservation Authority Plans from 1981…
File consists of a pamphlet called "An Introduction to The Edmonton Section of The Alpine Club of Canada", a report to the Board of Management from the Expeditions Committee on the Feasibility of A Rescue Fund from 1980, and a response report Re: Halton Region Conservation Authority Plans from 1981. Also includes a position statement for the Board Meeting in February 4 and 5, 1984.
Notes
Financials have been separated into M200 / II / A / 74 [1972-1984 Club Records, reports] acc. 6376.
File includes the first 2 pages of the Minutes of the 71st Annual General Meeting, a report from the Huts Committee in 1976 for the Board, a report from the Camps Committee from January 1977, and a report from the Summer Camps Committee to the Board of Management.
File includes the first 2 pages of the Minutes of the 71st Annual General Meeting, a report from the Huts Committee in 1976 for the Board, a report from the Camps Committee from January 1977, and a report from the Summer Camps Committee to the Board of Management.
Notes
The Other Financial records relating to these Club Meeting Minutes and Reports have been separated into M200 / II / D / 64 [1976-81 Reports and Records to the Board] accn. 6376.
File contains a Proposed Budget for the 1977 Nepal Trek, the Budget for the 1977 GMC (General Mountaineering Camp) at Moat Lake, the 1977 Fairy Meadows Northern Selkirks Camp Budget, the 1977 Hermit Meadows Rogers Pass Budget, and other 1977 camp budgets. Also includes the 1980 General Mountaineeri…
File contains a Proposed Budget for the 1977 Nepal Trek, the Budget for the 1977 GMC (General Mountaineering Camp) at Moat Lake, the 1977 Fairy Meadows Northern Selkirks Camp Budget, the 1977 Hermit Meadows Rogers Pass Budget, and other 1977 camp budgets. Also includes the 1980 General Mountaineering Camp at Clemenceau statement of revenue and expenses and the 1981 budget for the Houston Creek Battle Range Camp.
Notes
These Other Financials have been separated from M200 / I / A / 58 [1976-81 Reports and Records to the Board] accn. 6376.
File includes the agenda for the Board of Management meeting June 1981, the Timetable of Events for the Annual General Meeting 1981, the agenda for the 76th Annual General Meeting 1981, and the meeting minutes of the Board of Management meeting in February 1982.
File includes the agenda for the Board of Management meeting June 1981, the Timetable of Events for the Annual General Meeting 1981, the agenda for the 76th Annual General Meeting 1981, and the meeting minutes of the Board of Management meeting in February 1982.
Notes
Financial records have been separated into M200 / II / A: [1981-1982 Agendas and Board Meeting Mins.] accn. 6376.
For the former file M200 / I / A / 82: Banff Park Huts Proposal, file has been re-numbered and moved to Series I / D: Property Records accn. 6376, due to the subject matter of this file pertaining to the huts as properties of the ACC.
File consists of a Policy on Conservation report, a Draft Proposal on a Safety Fund, a Draft Proposal for Foreign Climbing Camps, and a Huts Committee Report to the Board. Also includes a follow up report to Parks Canada on plans for camps, a report on the UIAA Safety Commission meeting in 1982, an…
File consists of a Policy on Conservation report, a Draft Proposal on a Safety Fund, a Draft Proposal for Foreign Climbing Camps, and a Huts Committee Report to the Board. Also includes a follow up report to Parks Canada on plans for camps, a report on the UIAA Safety Commission meeting in 1982, and a Publications Report in 1982. Includes a Safety Committee Field Test Report 1982, a Mountain Management Committee report from 1982, and a UIAA report on the Commission For The Protection of the Mountains.
Notes
Financials have been separated in M200 / II / A / 79 [1981-1982 Records to the Board] accn. 6376 and M200 / II / B / 11 [1981-1982 Records to the Board] accn. 6376.
For Former M200 / I / A / 89 Club Meetings 82/83 16, 268(D) accn. 6376 see:
File M200 / I / D Club Meetings 82/83 16, 268(D) accn. 6376, as records from this file pertain to ACC huts as ACC properties; and
File M200 / I / H Club Meetings 82/83 16, 268(D) accn. 6376, as records fall under the Other Admin section not Club meeting minutes or reports.
File contains the financial statements, summaries, and balances of the ACC camps in 1982.
Notes
Financials have been separated from M200 / I / A / 89 and M200 / II / B / 11. For these club meeting minutes and reports, see M200 / I / A / 89 [1981-1982 Records to the Board] accn. 6376.
For records on donations and bequests, see M200 / II / B / 11.
File contains correspondence regarding funds and donations to the Toronto Section of Alpine Club of Canada and the Bon Echo Hut.
Notes
For Meeting Minutes and Reports related to these financials, see file M200 / I / A / 89 [1981-1982 Records to the Board] accn. 6376.
For Financial Statements and Reports related to these financials, see file M200 / II / A / 79 [1981-1982 Records to the Board] accn. 6376.
File consists of the Agenda for the Second Annual Section Chairman's Meeting that took place in New York, September 1982, and the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Thunder Bay Group from Sept 1984.
File consists of the Agenda for the Second Annual Section Chairman's Meeting that took place in New York, September 1982, and the Minutes of the Regular meeting of the Thunder Bay Group from Sept 1984.
File includes the Final Agenda for the Board of Management meeting on October 15 and 16, 1982 and the Minutes of the Board of Management meeting on October 16, 1982 that took place in Calgary.
File includes the Final Agenda for the Board of Management meeting on October 15 and 16, 1982 and the Minutes of the Board of Management meeting on October 16, 1982 that took place in Calgary.
Notes
Financial reports have been separated into M200 / II / A [1982: Board of Management] accn. 6376.
File contains correspondence from Club members concerning the Mount Everest Society, grant applications for the Recreation, Parks, and Wildlife Foundation for the archives project of the Everest Expedition. Also includes the Project Funding Proposal Re: Expedition Archives.
File contains correspondence from Club members concerning the Mount Everest Society, grant applications for the Recreation, Parks, and Wildlife Foundation for the archives project of the Everest Expedition. Also includes the Project Funding Proposal Re: Expedition Archives.
File consists of a report to the Board of Management from the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition from June 1981 and a 1979 Progress Report concerning Canadian Mount Everest Expedition, 1982.
File consists of a report to the Board of Management from the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition from June 1981 and a 1979 Progress Report concerning Canadian Mount Everest Expedition, 1982.
File consists of the Proposed Budget for the Canadian Mount Everest Expedition '82. Also includes a report Re: Evaluation of 3rd Dues Notice from November 1980 and the Alberta Mountain Council's Budget for 1980.
File consists of the Proposed Budget for the Canadian Mount Everest Expedition '82. Also includes a report Re: Evaluation of 3rd Dues Notice from November 1980 and the Alberta Mountain Council's Budget for 1980.