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File name: fonds: Title: Date: D escription: v439_pd_358_7_001 Moore family fonds Brookman, [Edmée Moore], Betty [ca. 1912] Three young children on a horse.

A Fireside Chat with John Gow On March 16th, 2023, the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies hosted a Fireside Chat with John Gow and Chic Scott. John Gow’s roots in Banff go back a long way. His grandfather, Tex Vernon-Wood, was an early guide and outfitter here in the valley. Although John grew up in Ottawa, he soon developed a deep love for the Rocky Mountains. He became a ski instructor in 1965 and a certified mountain guide in 1967. Soon he started the very successful mountaineer camp for teens, called High Horizons. A light plane crash in 1969 in which he lost most of his lower leg and half the other foot, seriously affected his climbing and skiing plans, but he went on to win gold medals in the first Olympic skiing event for skiers with disabilities. But John is best known as a very successful ski area manager. He apprenticed at Sunshine Village as Assistant Manager under Cliff White, then in the mid-70s. When Cliff retired, John took over as president of the resort. Along with White, he created the Sunshine Village Master Plan which opened up the Goat’s Eye area, and as president, he was responsible for building the gondola. When Sunshine Village was sold in 1982, John moved on and in partnership with Norm Crerar developed the Silver Star Ski Resort near Vernon. Since then John lived in France and Thailand but in recent years he has returned home to the Bow Valley. After a number of years living in Banff, he has recently taken up residence in Canmore. Still strong after all these years he loves to ride his bike and over the last two summers has ridden up the Mount Norquay road 257 times! Photo Description: John Gow (Left) and Cliff White (Right) at Sunshine Village Ski Resort. Image by Simon Hoyle

Welcoming New Faces at the Whyte: Samantha Palmer-Forrest By Jen Royal, Manager of Education Back to the Cairn We have a new face at the Whyte Museum! Samantha Palmer-Forrest joined us from Crowsnest Pass where she worked at the Frank Slide Interpretive Centre for 3.5 years in interpretive programming and school program delivery. Having an interest in preserving built heritage, she was a member of the Crowsnest Pass Municipal Historic Resources Advisory Committee which advises council on all historic resources and matters within the municipality. In her position as education and interpretation assistant at the Whyte Museum, her job involves the delivery of interpretive programming and the development and delivery of school programs and public tours. Born and raised in Calgary, Samantha studied at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario where she received a bachelor of science degree. Samantha went back to school and graduated with a post-baccalaureate diploma in heritage resource management from Athabasca University. While a full-time student, she became her mother’s caregiver after a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s. Wanting to share her story and help others in the same situation, Sam became an advocate and was the Alzheimer’s Society of Calgary Alzheimer’s awareness month ambassador in 2018 and was interviewed for Global News Calgary, the Calgary Herald, and 770 CHQR about her experiences. She also wrote an article for Dementia Connections magazine. Samantha is enthusiastic about researching, sharing, and presenting knowledge and information to others. She is passionate about the preservation, interpretation, and engagement of heritage in communities. Her hobbies include painting, gardening, learning American Sign Language and hanging out with her dog, Lucy. Interested in family history and genealogy, she contributed a guest blog post written about her grandmother Helen for the Glenbow Museum titled " Her Legacy Continues Through Me ." Sam is excited to be working in the education department at the Whyte Museum. Since arriving here in November, she has been working on the revision of existing school programs and the development of new school programming. Samantha is looking forward to the busy summer where she will be delivering different tours daily - and bringing her enthusiasm to every aspect of her job! We’re so glad she’s joined the team! Welcome to the Whyte Museum, Samantha! Back to the Cairn Images: Image 1 - Photo of Samantha Palmer-Forrest by D.L. Cameron.

Chinese Takeout Menu MaskDon Kwan Chinese Take Out Menu Mask Don Kwan Chinese Takeout Menu Mask Artist Statement I am in Ottawa based interdisciplinary artist with a studio in the Ottawa Valley. My work examines identity and memory using mixed media, found objects, sourced personal text and images. This collection of work is my response as an isolated artist during this time of COVID-19 and the global pandemic crisis. The work explores ideas of isolation, racism, fear, grief, transformation, protection, health, safety and community. Return

Your support helps us to care for the Whyte Museum’s collection and create exhibitions and public programs. JOIN + GIVE Membership Donate Your visitation, memberships, and donations to The Whyte support the collections, exhibitions, public programming, and operations. The Whyte aims to engage locals and visitors alike through transformational experiences that promote new and different perspectives about mountain culture. Donors and members are the lifeblood of this organization. We couldn't do this without you. For all inquiries concerning memberships and donations, including tax receipting and recurring monthly donations, please contact Lachlan Mackintosh, Fund Development Manager, by email at lmackintosh@whyte.org or by phone at 403-762-2291 ext. 326. Donate We are deeply grateful to all who choose to donate to The Whyte. Your financial gifts directly support the collections, exhibitions, public programming and operations. Ways to Give: You can donate online through our website. You can donate online through the CanadaHelps platform. You can issue a cheque. All cheques can be made payable to "The Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation" and mailed to the following address: ATTN: Mabelle Carvajal Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies 111 Bear Street, Po Box 160 Banff, AB, T1L 1A3 Canada The Whyte operates under The Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation, which was registered in 1958 under Part 9 of the Alberta Companies Act. The Foundation is a registered charitable organization (# 107837643 RR0001) incorporated in Alberta and dedicated to the support of The Whyte. The Whyte expects to raise $490,000 through donation and sponsorship at an estimated cost of $75,000 between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2025. Membership A membership to The Whyte provides an easy and important means to support art and heritage in Banff. Member Benefits: FREE museum admission FREE admission to exhibition openings (4x annually) 15% off regular-priced products in the Book Shop at The Whyte 15% off regular rates at Banff Park Lodge using code WHYTE* 15% off guest admission tickets Special pricing on programs and events FREE admission to select reciprocal museum partners in Alberta and British Columbia Emailed copy of our quarterly digital publication The Cairn Emailed copy of our monthly What's On at The Whyte newsletter To view our membership options, and purchase yours today, please click here: *Discounts at Banff Park Lodge are subject to availability. Reciprocal Partners: Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre (Canmore, AB) Glenbow Museum (Calgary, AB) Art Gallery of Alberta (Edmonton, AB) Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives (Jasper, AB) Southern Alberta Art Gallery (Lethbridge, AB) Esplanade Arts and Heritage Centre(Medicine Hat, AB) Medalta Historic Clay district (Medicine Hat, AB) Kootenay Gallery of Art (Castlegar, BC) The Arts Station (Fernie, BC) Gallery 2 (Grand Forks, BC) Kelowna Art Gallery (Kelowna, BC) Revelstoke, Railway Museum (Revelstoke, BC) Smithers Art Gallery (Smithers, BC) Art Gallery of Greater Victoria (Victoria, BC) Island Mountain Art Society (Wells, BC) McMichael Canadian Art Collection (Kleinburg, ON) Membership Government and Foundations We are grateful to the funders, foundations and community partners who continue to support The Whyte. Community Partnerships and Support

File name: fonds: Title: Date: D escription: v86_pa_091 Fred Brewster fonds Gathering of John Brewster family on steps of Moore home [ca. 1940] Three generations of the Brewster family. Left to right, front row - Mrs. James I. "Del" Brewster, James I. "Jim" Brewster, Fern Brewster Clarkson, Pearl Brewster Moore, John Brewster, unidentified, unidentified; second row - [George Clarkson?] , unidentified , unidentified, William A. "Bill" Brewster, Edmée Moore, Frederick A. Brewster, ; third row - Col. Philip A. Moore, unidentified (with baby) , [George O. Brewster]; Mrs. Jack (Merle) Brewster, Jack W. Brewster; back row - unidentified, unidentified, Forrest Oliver "Pat" Brewster, unidentified

File name: fonds: Title: Date: D escription: m4_2_005_4 Banff School District No. 102 fonds Attendance register for National Park School District #102 April, 1897 Students include Fred Brewster, Pearl Brewster, James Brewster, George Brewster and others such as Stella White, Ada Wilson, and Tressa (Lade) Bagley (who would marry Jim Brewster in 1901) .

File name: fonds: Title: Date: D escription: v439_pd_358_43_001 Moore family fonds Banff Carnival of 1922 1922 Back row, left to right: Shorty Russik, Winterton, Soloman Cook, Batiste Campbell, Stabback, Pranteau. Front row: Grayson, [Pearl Moore], "Strongheart", Earl Bridges. Shorty Russick. Winner of the Dog Derby for the Strongheart Trophy.

File name: fonds: Title: Date: D escription: v439_pd_360_5_001 Moore family fonds Edmée Moore standing in camp. [between 1925 and 1935]

File name: fonds: Title: Date: D escription: V439_pd_358_031 Moore family fonds "Trail Riders of 1925. O'Hara and Wapta" 1925 Page from Edmée Moore's photograph album.

File name: fonds: Title: Date: D escription: v439_pa_315 Moore family fonds Edmée Moore, 7 years old. [ca. 1916] Studio portrait of Edmée Moore standing and wearing a white dress.

File name: fonds: Title: Date: D escription: v439_pa_329 Moore family fonds Edmée Moore standing in the living room of the Moore home. [ca. 1930]