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Photographs used by John Garden

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of ca. 405 photographs used in books "Nicholas Morant's Canada" and "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" by John Garden, and 23 textual items. Photographs include ca.123 prints (13 oversize), ca.125 transparencies, and ca.156 negatives. Content pertains to Rocky Mountain scenics, vari…
Date Range
[ca.1940 - ca.1980]
Reference Code
V500 / I / D2 and M300 / I / D2
Description Level
4.1 / Sub-sub-series
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Negative
Transparency
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.1 / Sub-sub-series
Fonds Number
M300 / V500 / S20
Sous-Fonds
M300 & V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / D : Photography : other photographs
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
V500 / I / D2 and M300 / I / D2
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Negative
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca.1940 - ca.1980]
Physical Description
ca. 405 Photographs: prints, transparencies, negatives; b&w and colour
Scope & Content
File consists of ca. 405 photographs used in books "Nicholas Morant's Canada" and "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" by John Garden, and 23 textual items. Photographs include ca.123 prints (13 oversize), ca.125 transparencies, and ca.156 negatives. Content pertains to Rocky Mountain scenics, various hotel interior and exterior views, scenes from Peru, and other miscellaneous content relating to the Canadian Pacific Railway company. Textual materials include personal correspondence collected by Willie Morant, handwritten notes by Nicholas Morant, and one newspaper clipping (annotated).
Notes
Contains some duplicates. Negative photos to be re-housed in negative envelopes before moving to downstairs vault
Subject Access
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff National Park
Canadian Pacific Railway
Hotels
Rocky Mountains
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff
Peru
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
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Assorted CPR, Wildlife, Travel and Canadian Culture Prints, Miller Services Ltd.

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 85 b&w prints and 1 colour print, various sizes. Content pertains to CPR, construction sites, horses and ranching, wildlife/landscapes, Indigenous art, and images from scenes in several provinces across Canada (BC, AB, NB, NS, QC) created for use in Canadian Pacific travel promotio…
Date Range
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1940]
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1980 - 1986]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 419 to 504
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
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 / PA - 419 to 504
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant and Ivy 'Willie' Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1940]
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1980 - 1986]
Physical Description
86 Photographs: prints; b&w and colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 85 b&w prints and 1 colour print, various sizes. Content pertains to CPR, construction sites, horses and ranching, wildlife/landscapes, Indigenous art, and images from scenes in several provinces across Canada (BC, AB, NB, NS, QC) created for use in Canadian Pacific travel promotions. Also contains three portrait images of Stoney Nakoda chiefs including John Hunter and Jacob Two-Young-Man, and two images of an older Nicholas Morant (at least one taken by Ivy 'Willie' Morant, depicting Nicholas Morant in train tunnel holding camera equipment). Many images in this file are stamped on the reverse side as property of Miller Services Ltd.
Storage Range
In file box V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 326 to V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 648
Name Access
Hunter, John
Two-Young-Man, Jacob
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Travel
Horses
Arts
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Alberta
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
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
Prints with ink or other risky materials attached need to be stored in mylar to protect adjacent items. File must be stored in appropriate conditions.
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Nicholas Morant Photographs (Various Ages), Passport Photos and Victoria University Boys' School Students

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 b&w prints and 6 colour prints, various sizes. Content pertains to Nicholas and Ivy 'Willie' Morant, including 8 passport photographs (dated 1956, consisting of 4 photographs each of Nicholas and Ivy Morant), 1 image of Nicholas as a teenager, 1 image of Francis Morant, a group …
Date Range
[ca. 1925 - ca. 1926]
[ca. 1926 - ca. 1928]
1956
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
[ca. 1980 - ca. 1985]
1983
Reference Code
V500 / III / D / 4 / PA - 1 to 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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 / PA - 1 to 18
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant and Ivy 'Willie' Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1925 - ca. 1926]
[ca. 1926 - ca. 1928]
1956
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
[ca. 1980 - ca. 1985]
1983
Physical Description
18 Photographs: prints; b&w and colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 b&w prints and 6 colour prints, various sizes. Content pertains to Nicholas and Ivy 'Willie' Morant, including 8 passport photographs (dated 1956, consisting of 4 photographs each of Nicholas and Ivy Morant), 1 image of Nicholas as a teenager, 1 image of Francis Morant, a group photograph of Nicholas Morant and his classmates from the Victoria University Boys' School, and 7 images of an older Nicholas Morant (one annotated by Ivy, 1983).
Notes
Passport photographs originally in small paper folder labelled 'P-51 Passport Photos 1956 Personal Family Neg’s'
Storage Range
In file box V500 / III / D / 4 / PA - 1 to V500 / III / D / 4 / PA - 25
Name Access
Morant, Francis
Subject Access
Travel
School
Victoria University Boys School
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
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 express permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Conservation
Prints with ink or other risky materials attached need to be stored in mylar to protect adjacent items. File must be stored in appropriate conditions.
Creator
Nicholas Morant and Ivy 'Willie' Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Map of Exmoor, Jon Whyte Text, Assorted

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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

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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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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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National Dream Tunnel Shot

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 duplicate poster-sized b&w prints depicting a train entering a tunnel. Content pertains to image produced by Nicholas Morant for 1973 television series 'The National Dream' re: the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Date Range
[1973]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 42 to 43 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph print
Photograph
Poster
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 / PA - 42 to 43 O.S.
GMD
Photograph print
Photograph
Poster
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[1973]
Physical Description
2 Photographs : poster prints ; b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 duplicate poster-sized b&w prints depicting a train entering a tunnel. Content pertains to image produced by Nicholas Morant for 1973 television series 'The National Dream' re: the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Notes
Posters originally packaged separately in large poster tubes, both labelled 'National Dream Tunnel Shot'. 1 mailed to Nicholas Morant from 'Jean Taillon, Manager, Photographic Services, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, CP Rail, Montreal Quebec'. 1 mailed to Morant from 'Arnold Harrington, Manager, Photographic Services, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, CP Rail, Montreal Quebec'; value label ‘E 46-33-78'. Both sent to Morant while he was living in Banff, Alberta; one PO Box 1288 (Jean Taillon copy), one sent to ‘C/O Station Agent’ (no dates).
Storage Range
In oversize storage as V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 42 O.S. to V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 43 O.S.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Trains
Travel
Television
National Dream
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Quebec
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 are stored in protective mylar sheets to prevent surface damage from contact with other items.
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title provided by content creator
Processing Status
Processed
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Oversized Promotional Scenics, Canadian Pacific

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 photographic prints, originally framed, which were created for promotional / tourism use by the Canadian Pacific company. Content pertains to a colour photograph of Lake O'Hara (showing a mountain/forest scene reflecting in the water), signed by Nicholas Morant and dated 1940; on…
Date Range
1940
1945
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 49 to 51 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / II / C / 6 : Promotional Items, Awards and Correspondence
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 49 to 51 O.S.
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Date Range
1940
1945
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
Physical Description
3 Photographs: prints; colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 photographic prints, originally framed, which were created for promotional / tourism use by the Canadian Pacific company. Content pertains to a colour photograph of Lake O'Hara (showing a mountain/forest scene reflecting in the water), signed by Nicholas Morant and dated 1940; one colour photograph of "Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia" signed by Morant and dated 1945; and one colour photograph of Moraine Lake featuring a female model posing by a lakeside log cabin (no date, unsigned).
Notes
Prints in this file were originally stored individually in large frames, but were removed for storage and conservation reasons. "Peggy's Cove" print's original frame had an attached auction tag which read as follows: "HALL'S AUCTION SERVICES Ltd." "CONSIGNOR DFB 7172 (2) LOT # 460 (2)
Subject Access
Travel
tourism
Lake
Canadian Pacific
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Nova Scotia
Lake O'Hara
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 with acid-free paper barriers to protect from surface damage.
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Early Scenic Photographs and Gag Photos

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographic prints, (9 mounted and 1 loose, 8 b&w and 2 colour). Content includes multiple Canadian scenic photographs, (ships, winter scenes, landscapes), a gag photo of Nicholas Morant and another unidentified man titled 'Onions', a view of a village, possibly in Peru, depict…
Date Range
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1940]
1936
1937
1938
1940
1956
[ca. 1955 - ca. 1970]
[ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]
[ca. 1975 - ca. 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / III / D / 4 / PA - 3 to 13 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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 / PA - 3 to 13 O.S.
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant, Associated Screen News
Date Range
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1940]
1936
1937
1938
1940
1956
[ca. 1955 - ca. 1970]
[ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]
[ca. 1975 - ca. 1980]
Physical Description
10 Photographs: prints; b&w and colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographic prints, (9 mounted and 1 loose, 8 b&w and 2 colour). Content includes multiple Canadian scenic photographs, (ships, winter scenes, landscapes), a gag photo of Nicholas Morant and another unidentified man titled 'Onions', a view of a village, possibly in Peru, depicting a person with a donkey travelling down a dirt road, and a gag photo of Morant wearing glasses and a hat (with caption "The Author (as a young man)" written on the back). Many of the prints in this file were taken early in Nicholas Morant's career (ca. 1936 - 1940), and most are dated and signed by Morant. One attributed to 'Associated Screen News', creator unknown.
Notes
Some of these photographs may have been published and used for professional purposes following their creation. However, the specific copies of the photographs contained within this file were used by Nicholas Morant for personal display, and therefore have been categorized as personal photography. Each print within this file was originally framed, and recently removed due to storage and conservation reasons. Some of these frames were annotated as follows: PA Oversize - 3: Label on back of frame reads "Hudson's Bay Company ART DEPARTMENT 13760 WINNIPEG" and "13760" PA Oversize - 7: Label on back of frame reads "The T. EATON Co. Limited OF MONTREAL PICTURE DEPARTMENT 47998 - 6" PA Oversize - 11: "NICHOLAS MORANT BOX 1288 BANFF ALBERTA" "Photo made at Kamloops B.C. 1936" "4827" (in large writing) PA Oversize - 12: "4827" (in large writing)
Subject Access
Ship
Winter
Travel
Donkey
Landscapes
Village
Geographic Access
[Peru]
Canada
Alberta
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
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 in appropriate conditions and covered with a protective acid-free paper barrier to prevent surface damage.
Creator
Nicholas Morant, unknown, Ivy Morant (?)
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Nicholas Morant Photo Album

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Photo album contains 59 b&w photographs pertaining to Nicholas Morant's personal life between 1925 and 1926. Includes photographs of a local trip with friends in 1925, scenic views from other trips throughout B.C. and photographs of unnamed teenagers, including one of Vacy Fernie, with a later atta…
Date Range
1925
1926
Reference Code
V500 / III / A / E / PD - 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / III / A : Personal and family records : Nick and Willie Morant
Accession Number
7914
Reference Code
V500 / III / A / E / PD - 4
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1925
1926
Physical Description
1 Photograph album : b&w
Scope & Content
Photo album contains 59 b&w photographs pertaining to Nicholas Morant's personal life between 1925 and 1926. Includes photographs of a local trip with friends in 1925, scenic views from other trips throughout B.C. and photographs of unnamed teenagers, including one of Vacy Fernie, with a later attached note about his life by Nicholas Morant.
Notes
Photo album originally had note taped to front cover that reads: "N.E. Morant B.C. Photos 1926"
Name Access
Fernie, Vacy
Subject Access
Travel
Landscapes
Camping
Biking
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Access Restrictions
This item is not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of its identified owner(s).
Reproduction Restrictions
This item is not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of its identified owner(s).
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Moraine Lake, Gold Train, Mt. Athabasca, CPR Trains Oversize Prints

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 oversized prints (16 x 20 inches) and two slightly larger posters / prints, colour, taken by Nicholas Morant. Content pertains to views of Moraine Lake in the summer, a cargo train turning a corner (possibly in the early morning), Mt. Athabasca, a CPR Diesel-Electric Locomotive a…
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 44 to 48 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Poster
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 / PA - 44 to 48 O.S.
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Poster
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
Physical Description
3 Posters: prints; colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 oversized prints (16 x 20 inches) and two slightly larger posters / prints, colour, taken by Nicholas Morant. Content pertains to views of Moraine Lake in the summer, a cargo train turning a corner (possibly in the early morning), Mt. Athabasca, a CPR Diesel-Electric Locomotive at Jackfish Curve (Lake Superior), and a CPR train front view.
Notes
First three items were originally stored together in a poster tube, labelled: "16 x 20 MORAINE GOLD TRAIN MT. ATHABASCA" Shipping label: "CP Rail MR. N. Morant P.O. Box 1288 Banff, Alberta c/o Station Agent Banff, Alta." Canadian Pacific Label: "Value Label CP Rail E 46 - 22 - 24" Other items were unlabelled, stored loose.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Train
Travel
tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Ontario
Lake Superior
Jackfish Curve
Moraine Lake
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 with protective mylar barriers to prevent surface damage.
Creator
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
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Antique Maps of India and Germany, Walter Wilcox Mounts

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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
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"GD - Series" Nicholas Morant Photographs

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of ca. 4,700 photographs (ca. 3900 negatives, ca. 800 transparencies and 35 prints), b&w and colour, various sizes. Content pertains to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Includes CP Oil and Gas (CPOG); various hotels including Banff Springs Hotel, Empress Hotel, Royal York Hotel, …
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
1962
1964
1965
1967
[ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]
1972
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7
Description Level
4.1 / Sub-sub-series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.1 / 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
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
1962
1964
1965
1967
[ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]
1972
Physical Description
ca. 4,670 Photographs: negatives, transparencies and prints; b&w, colour
Scope & Content
File consists of ca. 4,700 photographs (ca. 3900 negatives, ca. 800 transparencies and 35 prints), b&w and colour, various sizes. Content pertains to the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Includes CP Oil and Gas (CPOG); various hotels including Banff Springs Hotel, Empress Hotel, Royal York Hotel, Chateau Frontenac and Chateau Lacombe; logging and forestry projects; Rail News photographs; and photos from Mexico and Peru. Dates range from around 1950s - 1970s. Most photographs titled.
Notes
Negatives, transparencies and prints stored separately. Contains duplicates.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Oil
Gas
Hotel
Banff Springs Hotel
Empress Hotel
Royal York Hotel
Chateau Frontenac
Chateau Lacombe
Logging
Forestry
Travel
tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
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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
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Travel Documents and Maps (File 2 of 2)

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 maps, 3 stamps, ca.12 blank CP labels, 10 CP "value labels",1 notepad, 11 travel release forms (5 annotated) and 1 travel folder. Content pertains to travel documents and maps used by Nicholas Morant during work trips with Canadian Pacific and possibly some personal travel. Inclu…
Date Range
1930
1946
1947
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1975]
1966
1977
1978
Reference Code
M300 / III / A9 / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Organization record
Textual record
Corporate record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / A : Nick and WIllie Morant
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / A9 / 2
GMD
Map
Organization record
Textual record
Corporate record
Responsibility
Collected by Nicholas Morant; corporate records for Canadian Pacific owned by Canadian Pacific company
Date Range
1930
1946
1947
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1975]
1966
1977
1978
Physical Description
ca. 43 Textual records: maps, stamps, labels, notepad, small travel folder, release forms
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 maps, 3 stamps, ca.12 blank CP labels, 10 CP "value labels",1 notepad, 11 travel release forms (5 annotated) and 1 travel folder. Content pertains to travel documents and maps used by Nicholas Morant during work trips with Canadian Pacific and possibly some personal travel. Includes maps of Alberta, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park; professional supplies (travel forms, shipping labels); 14-cent Canadian stamps (from XI Commonwealth Games in 1978); notepad with 2 pages of notes written by Nicholas Morant; and small blue travel-sized folder with pockets with CP Transport label on front.
Notes
CP Rail labels, stamps, value labels, blue folder and notepad originally stored in plastic wrapping labelled "ENVELOPES PAPER STAMPS VALUE LABELS" Travel release forms were originally stored in blue/grey CP Rail mailing envelope labelled "RR Releases" (stored in separate folder in same box) 1966 map of Alberta (fold-out map) and 3 maps of national parks were originally stored in large blue/grey Canadian Pacific envelope labelled "MAPS - PARKS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN ONTARIO" Large map of Alberta formerly stored in unlabelled plastic yellow bag with red cloth border (removed for conservation purposes) Items in this file were part of an original set of ca. 75 items; excess duplicates, blank pages and envelopes, non-annotated maps not relevant to the Canadian Rockies, etc. were discarded.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / A9
Name Access
Morant, Nicholas
Subject Access
Banff National Park
Canadian Pacific Railway
Jasper National Park
National parks and reserves
Parks
Records
Rocky Mountains
Travel
Yoho National Park
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
French
Creator
Canadian Government, Government of Alberta, Government of Ontario, Canadian Pacific, National Parks of Canada
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
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