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Letter from CPR (1895) re: Death of Burton Wheatley

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Item is a three-page typed document on yellow tissue paper released by the Canadian Pacific Railway's Solicitor Office in 1895. Pertains to the death of Burton Wheatley, CPR Engineer, in 1894 at Field Hill, B.C. and provides a statement waiving CPR's liability in Wheatley's death. spaces on last pa…

Date Range: 1895

Reference Code: M300 / III / D3 / A / 76 (O.S.)

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Corporate record

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D: Personal and Family Records : Collected Material

Accession Number: 182

Reference Code: M300 / III / D3 / A / 76 (O.S.)

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Corporate record

Responsibility: Canadian Pacific Railway

Date Range: 1895

Physical Description: 1 Textual Record (3 pages): tissue paper; non-annotated

History / Biographical: Burton Wheatley was an engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway company, who died during a railway accident in 1894 which occurred at Field Hill, B.C. The Wheatley family were related to Ivy "Willie" Morant (1910-1986), wife of photographer Nicholas Morant.

Scope & Content: Item is a three-page typed document on yellow tissue paper released by the Canadian Pacific Railway's Solicitor Office in 1895. Pertains to the death of Burton Wheatley, CPR Engineer, in 1894 at Field Hill, B.C. and provides a statement waiving CPR's liability in Wheatley's death. spaces on last page of the document to write the date and witness signatures have not been filled in (likely a copy of a completed form).

Notes: Item was previously numbered as M27/3/O.S./"H" and is entered into database twice; more recently updated as item in Nicholas Morant fonds

Name Access: Wheatley, Burton

Subject Access: Wheatley family; Wheatley, Burton; Canadian Pacific Railway; Canadian Pacific; Engineer; Death

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only; no reproduction

Language: English

Conservation: Must be stored flat in mylar sheets

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.archivesalberta.org/findingaids/whyte/Morant/M300-III%20inv.pdf

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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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Stamped, Framed Correspondence (Nicholas Morant and Edward Milkis)

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Framed letter written by Nicholas Morant addressed to TV and Film Producer Edward Milkis following the creation of film "Silver Streak" (1976). Letter is typed, with "BULL SHIT!" stamped multiple times across front. Also includes Nicholas Morant's professional stamp and satirical illustration by Mo…

Date Range: 1976

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 60 (O.S.)

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D : Personal and Family Records : Collected Material

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 60 (O.S.)

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1976

Physical Description: 1 framed letter (wood frame), typed; 1 letter, typed, attached to back of frame

History / Biographical: Edward Milkis (1931 - 1996) was a film and television producer. Milkis was best known for his work with the original "Star Trek" series (1968 - 1969), and other TV shows such as "The Brady Bunch" (1969 - 1972), "Laverne & Shirley" (1976 - 1983) and "Happy Days" (1974 - 1984). Milkis was also the producer for multiple films, including "Silver Streak" (1976) starring Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor and Jill Clayburgh. Nicholas Morant was involved with "Silver Streak" while he took action shots of the cast and photos of the train segment of the film set, while working for the Canadian Pacific Railway company as their Special Photographer (much of the filming took place aboard a Canadian Pacific train, explaining Morant's involvement). It is likely Milkis and Morant became acquainted while working on the set of "Silver Streak" together.

Scope & Content: Framed letter written by Nicholas Morant addressed to TV and Film Producer Edward Milkis following the creation of film "Silver Streak" (1976). Letter is typed, with "BULL SHIT!" stamped multiple times across front. Also includes Nicholas Morant's professional stamp and satirical illustration by Morant of unidentified creature. Signed "Marantz" on bottom (an inside joke which Morant usually applied to gag letters and notes for friends and colleagues). Response letter (signed) from Edward Milkis typed onto paper with "Silver Streak" film logo is attached to back, dated July 30, 1976 .

Notes: From collection of items formerly on display in Nick and Ivy "Willie" Morant's Banff home.

Name Access: Milkis, Edward

Subject Access: Film; Movie; Silver Streak; Illustration

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only; no reproduction

Language: English

Creator: Nicholas Morant, Edward Milkis

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0587558/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr2 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075223/locations?ref_=tt_dt_dt https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075223/fullcredits?ref_=ttloc_sa_1

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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R-102. Bulk grain train, M-113, Lake Louise '77

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: At "Morant's Curve" on Canadian Pacific Railway near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB

Date Range: 1977

Reference Code: V500 / I / A / 1 / b / A2 / NA / R-102

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Negative; Transparency

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Series: I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: 1.b.A2 Darkroom files : black/white I

Accession Number: 7438

Reference Code: V500 / I / A / 1 / b / A2 / NA / R-102

GMD: Film; Negative; Transparency

Date Range: 1977

Physical Description: 3 photographs : b&w negatives ; 5.71 x 5.71 cm

Scope & Content: At "Morant's Curve" on Canadian Pacific Railway near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB

Name Access: Morant, Nicholas (Nick)

Subject Access: Advertising; Canadian Pacific Railway; Train; Trains; Photography; Scenery

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Morant's Curve; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: NA

Finding Aid: yes

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: The A2 denotes part I (one) of the b&w series ; A3 denotes part II (two)

Processing Status: Processed

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57-66. Crump with auto & teepees

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Norris R. (Buck) Crump, President of the Canadian Pacific Railway, at Banff Indian Days, Banff AB. File includes two unrelated images

Date Range: [between 1955 and 1972]

Reference Code: V500 / A3 / 57-66

Description Level: 5 / File

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

Reference Code: V500 / A3 / 57-66

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: [between 1955 and 1972]

Physical Description: 4 photographs : negatives, film, b/w

Scope & Content: Norris R. (Buck) Crump, President of the Canadian Pacific Railway, at Banff Indian Days, Banff AB. File includes two unrelated images

Geographic Access: Alberta

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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57-262. Pusher service photos, Beavermouth, 1967, Rogers depot, 1976-7 on

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway pusher locomotives, Glacier National Park BC

Date Range: 1967-1977

Reference Code: V500 / A3 / 57-262

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

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

Reference Code: V500 / A3 / 57-262

Date Range: 1967-1977

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

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway pusher locomotives, Glacier National Park BC

Notes: NM notes: "Beaver Turn" pushers on Stoney Creek 1967; 1976-77 pusher depot at Rogers BC; see also GD Box 141 for further Rogers photos

Geographic Access: British Columbia

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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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B-12. Indigenous laundry driers

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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 / A2 / B-12

Description Level: 5 / File

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 I

Sous-Fonds: V500

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / B-12

Parallel Title: B-12. Indian laundry driers

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : negatives, film, b/w

Scope & Content: Banff Indian Days, Banff AB

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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Indigenous farmlands nr Lytton BC (Bennett buggy, old wheels etc)

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / M-26

Description Level: 5 / File

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 I

Sous-Fonds: V500

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / M-26

Parallel Title: M-26. Indian farmlands nr Lytton BC (Bennett buggy, old wheels etc)

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 15 photographs : negatives, film, b/w, 6x6 cm

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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O-20. First Nation pictographs, Skaha Lake BC

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / O-20

Description Level: 5 / File

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 I

Sous-Fonds: V500

Reference Code: V500 / A2 / O-20

Parallel Title: O-20. Indian pictographs, Skaha Lake BC

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

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

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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).