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Alpine Scenes and Work Near Home

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24925
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1890
Author
J.R.
Publisher
Harper's Weekly
Call Number
02.6 R11a PAM O.S
Author
J.R.
Responsibility
J.R. (author)
Frederic Remington (illustrator)
Publisher
Harper's Weekly
Published Date
1890
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Mountaineers, British
Mountaineers, Swiss
Sir Donald, Mount
Glacier House
Travel
Tourism
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway Hotels
Abstract
Pertains to Glacier House and the ascent of Sir Donald by Emil Huber and Carl Sulzer from Switzerland and Harry Cooper from England with illustration on page 725
Notes
In Harper's Weekly, Vol. XXXIV No. 1760, September 13, 1890, pp. 723 - 725
Accession Number
7979
Call Number
02.6 R11a PAM O.S
Collection
Archives Library
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My home in the Alps

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1892
Author
Le Blond, Elizabeth
Publisher
London : Sampson Low, Marston, and Company Limited
Call Number
02.2 L46m
Author
Le Blond, Elizabeth
Responsibility
Mrs. Main
Publisher
London : Sampson Low, Marston, and Company Limited
Published Date
1892
Physical Description
131 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Switzerland
Europe
Alps
Travel
Women
Nature
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
02.2 L46m
Collection
Archives Library
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Canada's El Dorado

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1892?
Author
Ralph, Julian
Call Number
07.2 R11c Pam
Author
Ralph, Julian
Responsibility
Julian Ralph
Published Date
1892?
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
British Columbia
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to a Julian Ralph publication, where he shares his input and observations of the Indigenous Peoples of North America.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
07.2 R11c Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Picturesque California : The Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Slope

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1894
Author
Muir, John (editor)
Ingersoll, Ernest (author)
Publisher
San Francisco, New York : J. Dewing Company, Publishers
Call Number
02.6 In4p PAM O.S.
Author
Muir, John (editor)
Ingersoll, Ernest (author)
Responsibility
John Muir (editor)
Ernest Ingersoll (author)
Eminent American Artists (photos, photogravures, wood engravings derived from paintings)
Publisher
San Francisco, New York : J. Dewing Company, Publishers
Published Date
1894
Physical Description
16 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
California Series No. 32, April 23, 1894
Subjects
Travel
Tourism
Rocky Mountains
Art
Fraser, John Arthur
Notman, William & Son
Banff
Canmore
Kamloops
Vancouver
Victoria
Sir Donald, Mount
Bow River
Hot springs
Banff Springs Hotel
Emerald Lake
Selkirk Mountains
Selkirk Mountains - Hermit Range
Asulkan Glacier
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Abstract
Pertains to the Canadian Rockies as authored by Ernest Ingersoll with introduction by John Muir including a variety of sketches of Sir Donald, Bow River, Canmore, the Great Glacier, hot springs, open pool, Mount Burgess and Emerald Lake, Bow Falls and Banff Springs Hotel, the Selkirks and Hermit Mountain, Cheops, Asulkan Glacier, Stanley Park, Victoria, Shushwap Mission at Kamloops, and the Canadian Pacific Docks at Vancouver.
Notes
Part XXVI - The Canadian Rockies by Ernest Ingersoll
Accession Number
7901
Call Number
02.6 In4p PAM O.S.
Collection
Archives Library
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The valley of the hidden lakes

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1922
Author
Wilcox, Walter D.
Publisher
Philadelphia : The Society
Call Number
02.6 W64v
Author
Wilcox, Walter D.
Responsibility
Walter D. Wilcox
Publisher
Philadelphia : The Society
Published Date
1922
Physical Description
9 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, map
Scale
1:40,0000
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Rocky Mountains
Wilcox, Walter Dwight
Guide
Guidebook
Guidebooks
Abstract
Summary of Walter D. Wilcox’s time spent at the Valley of the Hidden Lakes
Notes
Reprinted from Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia.no. 3-4, April-July, 1922.XX
Accession Number
TBD
Call Number
02.6 W64v
Collection
Archives Library
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Wanderings of an artist among the Indians of North America : from Canada to Vancouver's Island and Oregon through the Hudson's Bay Company's territory and back again

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4983
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1925
Author
Kane, Paul
Publisher
Toronto : Radisson Society
Call Number
07.2 K13
Author
Kane, Paul
Publisher
Toronto : Radisson Society
Published Date
1925
Physical Description
liv, 329p. : ill., ports
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Columbia River
Jasper
Rundle, Robert Terrill
Travel
Accession Number
400
Call Number
07.2 K13
Collection
Archives Library
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The triangle tour of British Columbia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue7932
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1926
Call Number
02.5 C16tr Pam copy 1 1926
02.5 C16tr PAM copy 2
  1 website  
Responsibility
Canadian National Railways
Published Date
1926
Physical Description
16p. : ill., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Tourism
Canadian National Railway
Railway map
Railway routes
Jasper National Park
Prince Rupert - Stewart
Vancouver
Abstract
Pertains to the Triangle Tour of British Columbia which route includes Jasper to Prince Rupert to Vancouver to Jasper on Canadian National Railway - includes detailed map of railway route, summary of trip, and photographs of Jasper and other sightseeing opportunities along the route, list of Canadian National Railway Office of the Travel Department and layout of the Canadian National Railway steamships the Prince Rupert and the Prince George
Notes
Publication date of copy 2 unknown, varies from copy 1 1926 pamphlet
Accession Number
20500
2019.103
Call Number
02.5 C16tr Pam copy 1 1926
02.5 C16tr PAM copy 2
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Version available online
Websites
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The kicking horse trail, scenic highway from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19849
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1927
Author
Williams, M.B.
Publisher
[Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
Call Number
02.6 W66k PAM
  1 website  
Author
Williams, M.B.
Responsibility
M.B. Williams
Publisher
[Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
Published Date
1927
Physical Description
47 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
British Columbia
Alberta
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to a Canadian Rocky Mountain travel guide. With the use of both images and text, the author has been successful in compiling a guide for travelling in the Canadian Rockies. The book is written in a narrative voice, as to immerse the reader into the Canadian Rocky Mountain experience. The author cover areas and landmarks ranging from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia.
Notes
This version contains a unique annotation on the first page dating August 4, 1927 from Fred Johnston
Accession Number
2019.50
Call Number
02.6 W66k PAM
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The URL is linked to an interactive website in which the reader can learn more about the author and her admiration for Canada’s national parks.
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Beyond the rockies : three thousand miles by trail and canoe through little-known British Columbia

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1929
Author
Johnston, Lukin
Publisher
London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
Edition
1st edition
Call Number
02.5 J64b
Author
Johnston, Lukin
Edition
1st edition
Publisher
London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
Published Date
1929
Physical Description
212 pages ; 52 ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Cariboo Mountains
Northern British Columbia
Vancouver Island
Contents
Foreword -- I. In which we discover an island eden in the Gulf of Georgia -- II. We explore Galiano, Pender and Salt Spring Islands -- III. Over the Cariboo highway--A foot and otherwise -- IV. In which a bishop comes to the rescue -- V. A "hobo's" adventures by the way -- VI. A sky-pilot among the enchanted islands of the British Columbia coast -- VII. Barkerville--The town of a thousand golden memories -- VIII. Chilcotin--Heart of the great British Columbia cattle country -- IX. Secrets in the great north -- X. Prince George and historic Fort St. James -- XI. Trappers, traders and pioneer settlers -- XII. Romantic trails of northern British Columbia -- XIII. The bridge river valley -- XIV. Waterways of the great north -- XV. Down the Peace--From finlay forks to old Fort St. John -- XVI. Peace River--The Last great west -- XVII. Taming the northern wilderness--The Story of sixteen years.
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
02.5 J64b
Collection
Archives Library
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Circular of general information regarding Glacier National Park Montana

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20134
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1929
Author
United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office
Call Number
02.3 D34c Pam
Author
United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office
Published Date
1929
Physical Description
64 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park (U.S.)
Montana
Travel
Guide
Abstract
Pertains to a comprehensive collection of information regarding travel and amenities in Glacier National Park, Montana. The publication provides insight into travel options, accommodations, costs, rules, regulations, animal safety, outdoor activities and much more.
Contents
General description (pg. 1)
A romance in rocks (pg. 2)
The Lewis overthrust (pg. 3)
Magnificently colored strata (pg. 3)
Carved by water and ice (pg. 5)
Advantages of camping out (pg. 6)
A general view (pg. 7)
The west side (pg.7)
History (pg. 8)
East side valleys (pg. 8)
The principal passes (pg. 12)
South and west side valleys (pg. 15)
Administration (pg. 17)
How to reach the park (pg. 17)
Road-sign information (pg. 20)
How to dress (pg. 20)
Transportation and accomodations (pg. 21)
Free public automobile camp grounds (pg. 24)
Post offices (pg. 24)
Telegrams (pg. 25)
Express (pg. 25)
Information, utilities, etc. (pg. 25)
Medical service (pg. 25)
Saddle-horse tours (pg. 26)
Nature-guide tours (pg. 27)
Information for hikers (pg. 27)
Rowboats (pg. 28)
Swimming (pg. 28)
Fishing (pg. 29)
Wild animals (pg. 31)
Rules and regulations (pg. 32)
Map (pg. 40)
Panoramic view (pg. 40)
Literature (pg. 41)
Government publications (pg. 41)
References (pg. 42)
Other National Parks (pg. 43)
Authorized rates for public utilities, season of 1929 (pg. 44)
Hotels, chalets, transportation within the park, etc. (pg. 44)
Notes
Additional information on front reads, "Season from June 15 to September 15"
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
02.3 D34c Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Highways, motor camps and stopping places in British Columbia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24953
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1929
Author
Bureau of Provincial Information
Publisher
Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King
Call Number
02.5 B85h PAM
  1 website  
Author
Bureau of Provincial Information
Publisher
Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King
Published Date
1929
Physical Description
96 pages : illustrations, maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Tourism
Automobiles
Highways
British Columbia
Camps
Maps
Government
Abstract
Pertains to highways, camping, and stopping places in British Columbia as of 1929 - includes maps and descriptions
Contents
British Columbia:
Camps and Fire Precautions
Fishing and Hunting
Island Highway
Vancouver Highways
Dewdney Road
Pacific Highways
Yale Road
Cariboo Road
South Trunk Highway
Kamloops-Okanagan Highway
Trans-provincial Highway
Northern Highway
Okanagan-Arrow-Kootenay Lakes
Columbia Valley Highway
Accession Number
2014.8336
Call Number
02.5 B85h PAM
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Mentioned as a "Special Publication" in this document entitled "Publications of the Government of British Columbia 1811-1947"
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The Selkirk Range Text and Maps

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 volumes, 1 textual and 1 cartographic, from 'The Selkirk Range British Columbia'. Volume 1 pertains to a textual account of the Selkirk region; volume 2 pertains to a collection of various topographical maps of the Selkirk region. Volume 1 is signed by Emmeline Wheeler.
Date Range
1951
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to 53
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
Responsibility
Produced by A.O. Wheeler
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
Textual record: book & Cartographic records: maps
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 volumes, 1 textual and 1 cartographic, from 'The Selkirk Range British Columbia'. Volume 1 pertains to a textual account of the Selkirk region; volume 2 pertains to a collection of various topographical maps of the Selkirk region. Volume 1 is signed by Emmeline Wheeler.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 53.
Name Access
Wheeler, A.O.
Subject Access
Travel
Geography
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Selkirks
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
Creator
A.O. Wheeler
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1954
Author
Hutchison, Harold F.
Publisher
London : London Transport
Call Number
02.2 H97v
Variant Title
Visitor's London 1978 : London transport tourist guide
Author
Hutchison, Harold F.
Responsibility
Harold F. Hutchison
Publisher
London : London Transport
Published Date
1954
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
England
Travel
Maps
Abstract
Pertains to “London Transport’s own official guide to London and its immediate countryside. In alphabetical order, with opening times, admission prices and how to get by bus or underground to more than 500 essential places of interest to the visitor.”
Notes
Includes a large foldout map
Abstract taken directly from the publication itslef
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
02.2 H97v
Collection
Archives Library
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Journal kept by David Douglas during his travels in North America, 1823- 1827

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue6611
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1959
Author
Douglas, David
Publisher
New York : Antiquarian Press
Call Number
04.1 D74
Author
Douglas, David
Responsibility
published under the direction of the Royal Horticultural Society
Publisher
New York : Antiquarian Press
Published Date
1959
Physical Description
364p. : port
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Brown, Mount
Hooker, Mount
Travel
Accession Number
8000
Call Number
04.1 D74
Collection
Archives Library
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Travel guides and maps

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / …
Date Range
[ca.1920-2010]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Map
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A
GMD
Map
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1920-2010]
Physical Description
ca. 274 maps -- ca. 61 travel guides, brochures
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / I / A / v : Index maps, other
Notes
Some materials in sub-series are annotated with notes by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Geography
Geology
Environment
Map
Tourism
Tourist information
Travel
Trails
Roads
Transportation
Natural history
National parks and reserves
Provincial parks and reserves
Government
Sports
Recreation
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Columbia Icefields
United States of America
Colorado
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - some materials are fragile
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some fragile/torn materials stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two lantern slide photographs of western and eastern Canadian national parks maps.
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 231 and 232
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Map
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 231 and 232
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Map
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Physical Description
2 photographs : lantern slides
Scope & Content
File consists of two lantern slide photographs of western and eastern Canadian national parks maps.
Material Details
Lantern slides are hand-coloured
Subject Access
Map
Geography
National parks and reserves
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Access Restrictions
Fragile - restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Map of Exmoor, Jon Whyte Text, Assorted

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54157
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 map and 3 published books. Contains 'Ordnance Survey: Contoured Road Map of Exmoor' (1930), annotated by Mollie Morant; 1 copy of 'Tidewater to Timberline' by Dan McCowan (1951) with handwritten note by the author to Nicholas and Ivy 'Willie' Morant; 1 copy of 'Indians in the Roc…
Date Range
1930
1951
1953
1985
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 42 to 45
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 42 to 45
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
Responsibility
Various authors
Date Range
1930
1951
1953
1985
Physical Description
Textual Records & Cartographic Record: 3 books, 1 map
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 map and 3 published books. Contains 'Ordnance Survey: Contoured Road Map of Exmoor' (1930), annotated by Mollie Morant; 1 copy of 'Tidewater to Timberline' by Dan McCowan (1951) with handwritten note by the author to Nicholas and Ivy 'Willie' Morant; 1 copy of 'Indians in the Rockies' by Jon Whyte (1985), with personal note from Jon to Nicholas and Willie; 1 copy of 'Ornamente der Volksunst' with note by Nicholas Morant inside - annotation identifies it as a 1937 Christmas gift to Willie, but copy was printed in 1953.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 38 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 45
Name Access
Whyte, Jon
Morant, Mollie
McCowan, Dan
Subject Access
Travel
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
England
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
German
Conservation
Items in this file with risky materials attached, such as adhesives, must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.
Creator
Various authors
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Canada's Great Highway and The Rockies of Canada

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54158
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 published books. Contains 1 copy of 'Canada's Great Highway: from the First Stake to the Last Spike' by J.H.E. Secretan (1924), annotated by Nicholas Morant; and 1 copy of 'The Rockies of Canada' by Walter D. Wilcox (1909) with topographical map of the Rocky Mountain region in ba…
Date Range
1909
1924
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 46 to 47
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 46 to 47
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Responsibility
Produced by J.H.E. Secretan and Walter D. Wilcox
Date Range
1909
1924
Physical Description
2 Textual records: books
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 published books. Contains 1 copy of 'Canada's Great Highway: from the First Stake to the Last Spike' by J.H.E. Secretan (1924), annotated by Nicholas Morant; and 1 copy of 'The Rockies of Canada' by Walter D. Wilcox (1909) with topographical map of the Rocky Mountain region in back pocket.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 46 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 47.
Subject Access
Travel
Geography
History
Geographic Access
Canada
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 with risky materials attached, such as adhesives, must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Antique Maps of India and Germany, Walter Wilcox Mounts

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54204
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and h…
Date Range
1868
1892
1894
1903
1904
1917
1921
1950
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Textual record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
M300 & V500 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.
GMD
Map
Textual record
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1868
1892
1894
1903
1904
1917
1921
1950
Physical Description
13 Maps: print; b&w, and set of 4 rag paper mounts
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and highlighted/coloured routes; none of German maps are annotated. File also contains set of 4 rag paper mounts, annotated. 3 naming artist Walter Wilcox (likely formerly held his works but are now blank). One labelled 'Model'.
Notes
Maps were originally stored together in one poster tube labelled: "MAPS OF GERMANY INDIA See notes inside" Shipping label: PLS HOLD Armand To Nicholas Morant 222 Melville Ave Westmount Montreal" (with two 3 - cent stamps attached) Note inside, written by Nicholas Morant: "These maps were among those issued to Capt. Tim Ffrench (?) preparatory to intelligence work done during W. War II" Signed "Nick M." Wilcox mounts were stored in brown paper packaging with several other blank mounts (disposed of). Labelled section of original paper packaging has been stored with mounts in oversize box for reference.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Geographic Access
Germany
India
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owners
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owners.
Language
English
German
Conservation
Items must be kept only with items of similar materials, and stored with protective acid-free barriers to prevent further damage.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel Documents and Maps (File 1 of 2)

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 maps / map clippings of regions in Alberta (including map of Banff annotated to show location of former Morant home), B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba; 6 packing inventory lists and 3 other handwritten notes including shopping list; business card for Starlight Villa Motel in Nels…
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
1962
1972
1981 - 1982
1985
1988
[ca. 1992]
Reference Code
M300 / III / A9 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Map
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / A : Nick and WIllie Morant
Accession Number
Unknown
Reference Code
M300 / III / A9 / 1
GMD
Textual record
Map
Responsibility
Collected by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
1962
1972
1981 - 1982
1985
1988
[ca. 1992]
Physical Description
26 Textual records: maps, pamphlets, handwritten notes, partial notepads, typed pages, laminated card, business card
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 maps / map clippings of regions in Alberta (including map of Banff annotated to show location of former Morant home), B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba; 6 packing inventory lists and 3 other handwritten notes including shopping list; business card for Starlight Villa Motel in Nelson, B.C.; laminated card by Banff Lifts Ltd. allowing Nicholas Morant to ride Sulphur Mountain Gondola for free throughout 1992; and customs form with 2 other attached pages with inventory of camera equipment.
Notes
All contents originally stored in clipboard with black leather cover, untitled, with 6 b&w film negatives (now filed under V500 / III / A9 / NA - 1). Some items previously stored in labelled envelopes; original envelopes kept in folders directly behind previous contents.
Subject Access
Travel
Inventory
Mountain
Gondola
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
British Columbia
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Sulphur Mountain
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 heir identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Creator
Various authors including VIA Rail , Banff Lifts Ltd. , Canadian Government Travel Bureau
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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