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W-6. Skiing, Little Yoho Valley, 1932

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Yoho National Park BC

Date Range: 1932

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / W-6

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

1 image

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Series: I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies / 1.b. Darkroom files : black/white I

Sous-Fonds: V500

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / W-6

GMD: Negative

Date Range: 1932

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, glass, b/w

Scope & Content: Yoho National Park BC

Notes: NM note: A. A. McCoubrey in foreground

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Language: NA

Title Source: original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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57-339. The Royal Train at Field, 1939 (George VI & Eliz), engine 2850

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Royal tour on Canadian Pacific Railway, Yoho National Park BC

Date Range: 1939

Reference Code: V500 / A3 / 57-339

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

1 image

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Series: I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies / 1.b. Darkroom files : black/white II

Sous-Fonds: V500

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V500 / A3 / 57-339

GMD: Negative

Date Range: 1939

Physical Description: 2 photographs (1 negative, 1 print) : b/w

Scope & Content: Royal tour on Canadian Pacific Railway, Yoho National Park BC

Notes: NM note: original print 57-339 Ross collection

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Language: NA

Title Source: original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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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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David and Mollie Morant, Ivy 'Willie' Morant, Francis Morant

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 glass negative slides pertaining to Ivy 'Willie' Morant and a young David Morant (Nicholas Morant's younger brother). 1 image depicts David as a child on mother Mollie Morant's lap getting his hair combed, 3 images depict Ivy 'Willie' Morant in a dress standing by a lake, and 1 i…

Date Range: [ca. 1920 to ca. 1930]; [ca. 1930 to 1940]

Reference Code: V500 / III / D / 4 / NG - 1 to 7

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / III / D / 4 : Personal and Family Photography

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: V500 / III / D / 4 / NG - 1 to 7

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [ca. 1920 to ca. 1930]; [ca. 1930 to 1940]

Physical Description: 7 Photographs: glass negatives; b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 glass negative slides pertaining to Ivy 'Willie' Morant and a young David Morant (Nicholas Morant's younger brother). 1 image depicts David as a child on mother Mollie Morant's lap getting his hair combed, 3 images depict Ivy 'Willie' Morant in a dress standing by a lake, and 1 image depicts David as a toddler in bed sleeping. 2 images of Francis Morant (Nicholas Morant's father), feeding animals and smoking pipe.

Storage Range: In box V500 / III / D / 4 / NG - 1 to V500 / III / D / 4 / NG- 7

Name Access: Morant, David; Morant, Ivy

Subject Access: Family; Animals

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia

Access Restrictions: Prints in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Prints in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Conservation: Items are to be protected on both sides with acid-free paper and padded to protect from the interior of the box, and must only be stored with other glass negatives.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Morant Family Photographs, Various Dates and Topics

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 111 negative photographs, b&w, various sizes. Contents pertain to personal and family events involving numerous members of the Morant family: Nicholas Morant, David Morant, Francis Morant (Sr. and Jr.), Mollie Morant, Ivy 'Willie' Morant, 'Shandy', 'Trixie' and 'Uncle Dick'. Topics…

Date Range: [ca. 1925 - ca. 1935]; 1939; ca. 1940 - 1944; 1943; 1946; [ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]; 1963; 1966; 1972

Reference Code: V500 / III / D / 4 / NA - 1 to 111

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / III / D / 4 : Personal and Family Photography

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: V500 / III / D / 4 / NA - 1 to 111

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [ca. 1925 - ca. 1935]; 1939; ca. 1940 - 1944; 1943; 1946; [ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]; 1963; 1966; 1972

Physical Description: 111 Photographs: negatives; b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 111 negative photographs, b&w, various sizes. Contents pertain to personal and family events involving numerous members of the Morant family: Nicholas Morant, David Morant, Francis Morant (Sr. and Jr.), Mollie Morant, Ivy 'Willie' Morant, 'Shandy', 'Trixie' and 'Uncle Dick'. Topics include the Morant family crest; images of 'Willie' in the kitchen, at the dentist's and working (multiple dates); David Morant as a child; Morant family Christmas in 1946; 'Willie' and Mollie Morant on the family farm; personal travel ('Vacation 1943', Mexico and Peru); etc.

Storage Range: In file box V500 / III / D / 4 / NA - 1 to V500 / III / D / 4 / NA - 111

Name Access: Morant, David; Morant, Ivy; Morant, Mollie

Subject Access: Family; Farm; Family crest; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Alberta; Banff; Peru; Mexico

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Conservation: Negatives must be kept in protective acid-free envelopes and stored only with other similar negatives.

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Washout at Ottertail, Bridge and Bird at Donald B.C., Avalanche Fences etc. at Port Coldwell, Graves at Donald B.C. ; Mountain and Lake Landscape

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 31 negative film strips, b&w, and 1 colour negative. Content in film strips pertains to a washout at Ottertail, a bridge and bird flying nearby at Donald B.C., a gravestone dedicated to 'Albert B. Masters' (one image), and avalanche fences installed at Port Coldwell. Colour negativ…

Date Range: [ca. 1930 - ca. 1950]; [ca. 1950 - ca. 1970]

Reference Code: V500 / II / C / 5 / NA - 1a to 31b and NA - 57

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / II / C / 5 : Professional Photography

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: V500 / II / C / 5 / NA - 1a to 31b and NA - 57

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [ca. 1930 - ca. 1950]; [ca. 1950 - ca. 1970]

Physical Description: 32 Photographs: negatives; b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 31 negative film strips, b&w, and 1 colour negative. Content in film strips pertains to a washout at Ottertail, a bridge and bird flying nearby at Donald B.C., a gravestone dedicated to 'Albert B. Masters' (one image), and avalanche fences installed at Port Coldwell. Colour negative pertains to mountain and lakeside landscape with multicolour flowers.

Storage Range: In file box V500 / II / C / 5 / NA - 1a to 31b and V500 / II / C / 5 / NA - 57

Subject Access: Bridge; Tombstone; Grave; Mountains; Landscapes

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Conservation: Items in this file must be stored in protective mylar sheets, emulsion-side down. Negatives must only be stored with similar materials.

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Miscellaneous Professional Negatives

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 130 negatives, various sizes. Content pertains to various subjects, including images by Nicholas Morant used in newspapers, local wildlife (Alberta), mountain views and other Canadian landscapes, an unnamed swimsuit model, images of model Betsy Newell, images from Bela Escedi's ret…

Date Range: [ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]; 1939; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]; [ca. 1950 - ca. 1965]; 1967; [ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]; 1984

Reference Code: V500 / II / C / 5 / NA - 32 to 161

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / II / C / 5 : Professional Photography

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: V500 / II / C / 5 / NA - 32 to 161

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]; 1939; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]; [ca. 1950 - ca. 1965]; 1967; [ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]; 1984

Physical Description: 130 Photographs: negatives; b&w and colour

Scope & Content: File consists of 130 negatives, various sizes. Content pertains to various subjects, including images by Nicholas Morant used in newspapers, local wildlife (Alberta), mountain views and other Canadian landscapes, an unnamed swimsuit model, images of model Betsy Newell, images from Bela Escedi's retirement, images of Swiss guide Rudolph Aemmer, etc.

Storage Range: In file box V500 / II / C / 5 / NA - 32 to 161

Name Access: Newell, Betsy; Escedi, Bela; Aemmer, Rudolf

Subject Access: Wildlife; Mountains; Guide

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Conservation: Items in this file must be stored in acid-free paper envelopes for protection. Negatives must only be stored with similar items.

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mt. Norquay Chairlift and Royal York Hotel Ads, Calendar Pages, Personal Sketch

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 colour advertising posters, 2 calendar pages, and one hand-drawn illustration. Content pertains to 'The Banff Chairlift on Mt. Norquay'; a Laurie Signs Ltd. ad with a Nicholas Morant image and metal hanger (formerly a page from a calendar, date unknown); a 'Bourne Bros.' calendar…

Date Range: 1913; [ca. 1944 - ca. 1955]; [ca. 1950 - 1960]

Reference Code: M300 / II / C / 6 / 1 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Poster; Textual record; Drawing

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Series: M300 / II : Professional Records

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / II / C / 6 : Promotional Items, Awards and Correspondence

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: M300 / II / C / 6 / 1 to 8

GMD: Poster; Textual record; Drawing

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1913; [ca. 1944 - ca. 1955]; [ca. 1950 - 1960]

Physical Description: 5 Posters/Advertisements, 2 Calendar Pages, 1 Illustration; colour.

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 colour advertising posters, 2 calendar pages, and one hand-drawn illustration. Content pertains to 'The Banff Chairlift on Mt. Norquay'; a Laurie Signs Ltd. ad with a Nicholas Morant image and metal hanger (formerly a page from a calendar, date unknown); a 'Bourne Bros.' calendar dated '1913', featuring a large image of a woman named 'Berenice' on a metal hanger; 4 red and white Royal York Hotel advertising posters with cardboard attachments on back to stand upright; and an illustration addressed to Nicholas Morant (unknown artist), drawn in pencil, depicting a character covered in porcupine quills (?) with an easel, painting the message 'dere Marantz thanks 4 the encouragement'.

Notes: 4 Royal York Hotel posters formerly stored in individual brown paper packaging with cardboard supports inside, labelled 'Royal York Hotel Poster' on the front of each in black marker. Original packaging has been removed for conservation reasons.

Storage Range: In file box M300 / II / C / 6 / 1 to M300 / II / C / 6 / 8 & M300 / II / C / 6 / 70 to 72

Subject Access: Royal York Hotel; Calendar; Banff Chairlift

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Mt. Norquay; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Conservation: Items must be stored using acid-free paper and / or mylar sheets to protect them from surface damage. Items must be stored in appropriate conditions.

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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57-502. Joe Saddleback (Maskwacis)

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Banff Indian Days, Banff AB

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / A3 / 57-502

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

1 image

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V500

Series: I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies / 1.b. Darkroom files : black/white II

Sous-Fonds: V500

Accession Number: 7438

Reference Code: V500 / A3 / 57-502

GMD: Negative

Parallel Title: 57-502. Joe Saddleback (Hobbema Indian)

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, film, b/w

Scope & Content: Banff Indian Days, Banff AB

Notes: NM note: 57-502 Joe Saddlebag, 57-150

Name Access: Saddleback, Joe

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; Banff Indian Grounds; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Teepees

Geographic Access: Alberta

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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C-11. Greek Orthodox Church at Brandon

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 b&w negative photographs pertaining to the Greek Orthodox Church at Brandon, MB (views of church building). Date unknown.

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / I / A2 / C-11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

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.b. Darkroom files : black/white I

Accession Number: 7438

Reference Code: V500 / I / A2 / C-11

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 6 photographs : negatives, film, b/w, 6x6 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 b&w negative photographs pertaining to the Greek Orthodox Church at Brandon, MB (views of church building). Date unknown.

Notes: NM note: Mr. N. Morant 484

Subject Access: Churches

Geographic Access: Canada; Manitoba

Language: English

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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P-38. Athabasca Falls, Jasper Park

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Jasper National Park AB. Includes Willie Morant

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / P-38

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

1 image

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Series: I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies / 1.b. Darkroom files : black/white I

Sous-Fonds: V500

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / P-38

GMD: Negative

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 11 photographs : negatives, film, b/w

Scope & Content: Jasper National Park AB. Includes Willie Morant

Notes: NM note: private

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: NA

Title Source: original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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P-103. Metchosin farm, before and after our possession

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w negative photographs. Content pertains to shots of Metchosin Farm on Vancouver Island, BC (specific dates unknown).

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / P-103

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

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.b. Darkroom files : black/white I

Accession Number: 7438

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / P-103

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 26 photographs : negatives, film, b/w, 6x6 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w negative photographs. Content pertains to shots of Metchosin Farm on Vancouver Island, BC (specific dates unknown).

Notes: NM note: Metchosin farm original state

Subject Access: Farmland; Metchosin Farm

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia

Language: English

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Q-17. French countryside, farms etc, bridge to Isle of Orleans

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 b&w negative photographs, various sizes. Content pertains to views of countryside/rural areas of Quebec and bridge to Isle of Orleans across St. Lawrence River (outside Quebec City, QC).

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / Q-17

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

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.b. Darkroom files : black/white I

Accession Number: 7438

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / Q-17

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 5 photographs : negatives, film, b/w

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 b&w negative photographs, various sizes. Content pertains to views of countryside/rural areas of Quebec and bridge to Isle of Orleans across St. Lawrence River (outside Quebec City, QC).