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Artist
Unknown
Date
n.d.
Medium
reproduction on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.04.21
Description
A full-face portrait of a bearded man wearing a tam. His robe is draped open to mid chest. The name Brooke L. Cobham, is printed in top left corner.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
16th Century Man
Date
n.d.
Medium
reproduction on paper
Dimensions
28.9 x 20.3 cm
Description
A full-face portrait of a bearded man wearing a tam. His robe is draped open to mid chest. The name Brooke L. Cobham, is printed in top left corner.
Subject
portrait, male
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.04.21
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18-85. Laughing Falls, B.C. Field

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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Scope & Content
Yoho Valley, Rocky Mountains
Date Range
[before 1920]
Reference Code
V650 / 6603 - PA - 7
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 6603 - PA - 7
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[before 1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 25 x 20 cm
Scope & Content
Yoho Valley, Rocky Mountains
Subject Access
Environment and Nature
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Unknown
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207. James Bay, view from Cathedral, Victoria

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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 14
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 14
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 18 x 24 cm
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Unknown
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504. Cathedral Crag, Field Hill

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 colour transparency photographs. Content pertains to Cathedral Crag, Field Hill in Yoho National Park, BC
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / A4 / 504
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies / 1.c. Darkroom files : colour I
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / A4 / 504
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Physical Description
3 photographs : transparencies, col, 6x6 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 colour transparency photographs. Content pertains to Cathedral Crag, Field Hill in Yoho National Park, BC
Subject Access
Yoho National Park
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
N/A
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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624. The Loop, C.P.R. Selkirks

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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Scope & Content
Selkirk Mountains
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 3
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 3
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 11 x 18 cm
Scope & Content
Selkirk Mountains
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Railways
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Unknown
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654. H.M.S. "Swiftsure", Vancouver B.C.

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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 11
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 11
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 11 x 18 cm
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Transportation
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Unknown
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676. Devil's Lake, Banff National Park

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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Scope & Content
Lake Minnewanka
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 16
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 16
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 11 x 18 cm
Scope & Content
Lake Minnewanka
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Geographic Access
Alberta
Creator
Unknown
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697. Pioneer S. S. "Beaver"

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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Scope & Content
Wreck of the Beaver, Vancouver
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 13
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 1987 - PA - 13
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1890]
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 18 x 23 cm
Scope & Content
Wreck of the Beaver, Vancouver
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Transportation
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Unknown
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2500 Year Old Douglas Fir (Sooke, B.C.)

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 66 b&w negative photographs (55 mm). Content pertains to the felling and transportation of a 2500 year old fir tree near Sooke, B.C. which was used for an exhibition in London. Images depict felled fir tree, logging machinery and employees, etc.
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1975]
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 6
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / A : Photography : Negatives and Transparencies
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 6
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1975]
Physical Description
66 Photographs: negatives, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 66 b&w negative photographs (55 mm). Content pertains to the felling and transportation of a 2500 year old fir tree near Sooke, B.C. which was used for an exhibition in London. Images depict felled fir tree, logging machinery and employees, etc.
Notes
Contains numerous duplicates of several original images.
Subject Access
Transportation
Forestry
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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"A Talk Without Words", "World At Your Feet" Music Recordings

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54327
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 audiotape film reels with music content recorded by Nicholas Morant. Pertains to music/audio used in slideshow presentation series "A Talk Without Words" by Nicholas and Ivy "Willie" Morant (see "History/Bio"). Items (in order) are labelled "Introduction", "Showtape", "Introducti…
Date Range
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1950]
1949
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
Reference Code
S20 / II / C / 7 / 1 to 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Film
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
S20
Sub-Series
S20 / II / C : Professional Records : Topical Files
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
S20 / II / C / 7 / 1 to 4
GMD
Sound recording
Film
Responsibility
Recorded by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1950]
1949
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
Physical Description
4 sound recordings: audiotape film reels
History / Biographical
"A Talk Without Words" was an original presentation by Nick and Ivy "Willie" Morant featuring some of their photographs taken while travelling across Canada for work, as well as photographs from their travels in Peru. The presentation involved a brief introduction by Nick and Willie, followed by an approximately one-hour long slideshow accompanied by music which was recorded by Nick. The couple presented this slideshow, and similar variations, to the public for about 15 years (ca. 1950 to ca. 1965).
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 audiotape film reels with music content recorded by Nicholas Morant. Pertains to music/audio used in slideshow presentation series "A Talk Without Words" by Nicholas and Ivy "Willie" Morant (see "History/Bio"). Items (in order) are labelled "Introduction", "Showtape", "Introduction B" and "Showtape B".
Notes
Item S20/II/C/7/1 originally stored in brown paper Canadian Pacific mailing envelope with shipping label: "INTRODUCTION NICHOLAS MORANT BOX 1288 BANFF, ALBERTA CANADA" Items S20/II/C/7/2 to 4 were attached by string tied around them. Item S20/II/C/7/2 has label taped to inside of clear plastic container reading: "SHOWTAPE. Nova Scotia 123 Trees Prairies Quiet Places World at Feet Mountains 123 Exit Music." Item S20/II/C/7/3 and S20/II/C/7/4 were in brown paper Canadian Pacific envelope labelled: "SHOWTAPE B INTRODUCTION B Excludes - Peru - Soundpix" S20/II/C/7/3 in "Scotch Tape" brand box labelled "Introduction B .... Okay for Revere or Magnecord." S20/II/C/7/4 in "audiotape" brand box labelled "Showtape B. Okay for Revere and Magnecord."
Name Access
Morant, Nicholas
Morant, Ivy
Subject Access
Photography
Travel
Scenery
Landscapes
Presentation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Nova Scotia
Peru
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.whyte.org/nicholas-morant-later-career Also referenced in book "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" by John F. Garden (Revelstoke: Footprint Publishing, 1991) under chapter "A Talk Without Words"
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Artist
Unknown
Date
n.d.
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.67
Description
Form with three sides, broad flat base narrowing towards peak; shapes resemble iceberg floes, mountains or possibly clouds; G or 6 incised on bottom and 5 followed by illegible number.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Abstract Carving
Date
n.d.
Dimensions
8.0 x 6.3 x 12.0 cm
Description
Form with three sides, broad flat base narrowing towards peak; shapes resemble iceberg floes, mountains or possibly clouds; G or 6 incised on bottom and 5 followed by illegible number.
Subject
abstract, non-representational
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.67
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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 168 negative photographs (colour, b&w) and 54 colour transparencies. Content pertains to cruise ships, glaciers and scenery, travellers, activities in British Columbia and Alaska. Includes ships: Princess Kathleen (betw.1948 and 1952), Princess Marguerite II and Princess Patricia.
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1965]
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 41
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
Fonds Number
M300/ S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / A : Photography : Negatives and Transparencies
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 41
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1965]
Physical Description
222 Photographs: negatives and transparencies; b&w, colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 168 negative photographs (colour, b&w) and 54 colour transparencies. Content pertains to cruise ships, glaciers and scenery, travellers, activities in British Columbia and Alaska. Includes ships: Princess Kathleen (betw.1948 and 1952), Princess Marguerite II and Princess Patricia.
Notes
Contains duplicates. Negatives and transparencies are stored in separate file boxes.
Subject Access
Travel
Transportation
Ship
Cruise ships
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
United States of America
Alaska
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Albert Canon on Illecellewaet River

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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Scope & Content
Illecillewaet River, Selkirk Mountains
Date Range
1889 Oct. 6
Reference Code
V650 / 2581 - PD 1 - 33
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 2581 - PD 1 - 33
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1889 Oct. 6
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, in album
Scope & Content
Illecillewaet River, Selkirk Mountains
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Unknown
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Algonquin Hotel, Digby Pines, Ascot and Le Baron Motels

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 45 negative photographs (b&w, colour) and 33 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway hotels: Algonquin Hotel, St. Andrew's NB; Digby Pines Hotel, Digby NS; Ascot Hotel, Montreal QC(?); and Le Baron Hotel, Sherbrooke QC.
Date Range
1964
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 25
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / A : Photography : Negative and Transparencies
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 25
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1964
Physical Description
78 Photographs: negatives and transparencies; b&w and colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 45 negative photographs (b&w, colour) and 33 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway hotels: Algonquin Hotel, St. Andrew's NB; Digby Pines Hotel, Digby NS; Ascot Hotel, Montreal QC(?); and Le Baron Hotel, Sherbrooke QC.
Notes
Some of photographs are duplicates. Negatives and transparencies stored in separate file boxes.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Hotel
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Date Range
1889 Sept. 19
Reference Code
V650 / 2581 - PD 1 - 63
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 2581 - PD 1 - 63
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1889 Sept. 19
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, in album
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Unknown
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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Date Range
1889 Sept. 19
Reference Code
V650 / 2581 - PD 1 - 64
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 2581 - PD 1 - 64
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1889 Sept. 19
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, in album
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Unknown
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An Awkward Juxtaposition

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Artist
Unknown
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.03.11
Description
A man wearing a dark jacket, white pants, a hat down over his eyes, a cane and a cigarette in a long holder, stands facing left under a sign which reads Curios.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
An Awkward Juxtaposition
Date
n.d.
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
25.8 x 20.2 cm
Description
A man wearing a dark jacket, white pants, a hat down over his eyes, a cane and a cigarette in a long holder, stands facing left under a sign which reads Curios.
Subject
figure, male
cartoon
Credit
Gift of Iva (Mrs. Len) Smith, 1976
Catalogue Number
UnK.03.11
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1988
Medium
watercolour on paper
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.21
Description
Twelve sketches of animals, each washed with a single colour watercolour.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Animalia Capillary
Date
1988
Medium
watercolour on paper
Dimensions
37.2 x 17.9 cm
Description
Twelve sketches of animals, each washed with a single colour watercolour.
Subject
animals, whimsey
Credit
Gift of Harold C. Whyte, Penticton, 2003
Catalogue Number
UnK.05.21
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Anthracite and Cascade Mountain from Hoodoos, Alba / On Line of Canadian Pacific Railway. 16-42

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Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Scope & Content
Anthracite townsite and mine, Rocky Mountains
Date Range
[ca.1900]
Reference Code
V650 / 1883 - PA - 13
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Professional photographers collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V650
Reference Code
V650 / 1883 - PA - 13
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1900]
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 19 x 24 cm
Scope & Content
Anthracite townsite and mine, Rocky Mountains
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Railways
Geographic Access
Alberta
Creator
Unknown
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Artist
Unknown
Date
c. 1780
Medium
tempera on wood
Catalogue Number
UnK.14.01
Description
Wooden icon showing a painted winged figure [St. Michael?] on a winged horse in the centre with another figure looking on from upper left corner.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Archangel Michael
Date
c. 1780
Medium
tempera on wood
Dimensions
318 x 1.3 x 24.0 cm
Description
Wooden icon showing a painted winged figure [St. Michael?] on a winged horse in the centre with another figure looking on from upper left corner.
Subject
religious
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.14.01
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