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35mm returns from Miller to be refiled

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Transparencies returned from Miller Services, Toronto (photographic agency). Views were among Morant's most marketable work. They are related to those in file V500 / B3 / 55b : "To show J. G" [John Garden]
Date Range
[between 1940 and 1980], predominant 1959-1971
Reference Code
V500 / B3 / 56
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V500
Series
I.B. Photography : transparencies : 2. General files
Sous-Fonds
V500
Reference Code
V500 / B3 / 56
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[between 1940 and 1980], predominant 1959-1971
Physical Description
108 photographs : transparencies, 35mm
Scope & Content
Transparencies returned from Miller Services, Toronto (photographic agency). Views were among Morant's most marketable work. They are related to those in file V500 / B3 / 55b : "To show J. G" [John Garden]
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Nova Scotia
Saskatchewan
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
File consists of :
Banff National Park AB views, including autumn colours in the Bow Valley, trees, Vermilion Lakes, Mount Rundle including winter scenes, Fairholme Ranch building, teepees at Banff Indian Days, Bow Peak, Bow Lake, Lake Louise, Willie Morant at Peyto Lake, passenger train near Castle Mountain;
Glacier National Park BC views including snowshed in Rogers Pass, Mount Sir Donald, Moberly Peak
Mount Assiniboine
Other, including: harvesting, grain elevators and prairie landscapes; moose, woodpacker, flowers; Roberts Bank Kaiser coal operations; Peace River area; coastal British Columbia; Nova Scotia lighthouses, fishing boats, seascapes, shrine
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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57-134. Assiniboine series, 1961

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Mount Assiniboine BC and area. Views include riders, fishing, lodge, Erling Strom and Willie Morant 57-134-A. Assiniboine 1960 - CP dupes Assiniboine Lodge neg L.S. horizontals. 57-134-B. Erling Strom with saw 57-134-C. Assiniboine CP neg horiz, L.S. larches with-without rider (Erling Strom) 57-13…
Date Range
1960-1962
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-134
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 / 57-134
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1960-1962
Physical Description
24 photographs (23 negatives, 1 transparency)
Scope & Content
Mount Assiniboine BC and area. Views include riders, fishing, lodge, Erling Strom and Willie Morant
57-134-A. Assiniboine 1960 - CP dupes Assiniboine Lodge neg L.S. horizontals.
57-134-B. Erling Strom with saw
57-134-C. Assiniboine CP neg horiz, L.S. larches with-without rider (Erling Strom)
57-134-D. Mount Assiniboine from pass with larches - some with rider
57-134-E. Mt. Assiniboine with Willie Morant, Imperial Oil Co. calendar 1963
57-134-F. Fishing, Mt. Assiniboine, with rider 1962
57-134-G. Assiniboine from distance, no riders
57-134-H. L.S. Assiniboine panoramics, with rider
57-134-K. Mt. Assiniboine, larches and rider 1962, Erling Strom V-H
Notes
NM notes: This series in color - see Z-563
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Language
NA
Title Source
original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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57-249. Totems, Stanley Park, 1967

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Vancouver BC
Date Range
1967-1969
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-249
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 / 57-249
Date Range
1967-1969
Physical Description
4 photographs : negatives, film, b/w
Scope & Content
Vancouver BC
Geographic Access
British Columbia
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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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115. Cabin in the pines (Assiniboine)

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
At Mount Assiniboine
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / A4 / 115
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
  2 images  
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Series
I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies / 1.c. Darkroom files : colour I
Sous-Fonds
V500
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V500 / A4 / 115
GMD
Negative
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Physical Description
6 photographs : transparencies, col, 7.5x10cm
Scope & Content
At Mount Assiniboine
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Language
NA
Title Source
original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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375. Pack train, Og Pass

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Mount Assiniboine BC area
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / A4 / 375
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.c. Darkroom files : colour I
Sous-Fonds
V500
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V500 / A4 / 375
GMD
Negative
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Physical Description
2 photographs : negatives, film, col
Scope & Content
Mount Assiniboine BC area
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Language
NA
Title Source
original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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472. VIA Canadian, M-113, Lake Louise

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
"The Canadian" passenger train, Canadian Pacific Railway, at "Morant's Curve" near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB
Date Range
[c. 1930 - 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / b / A4 / NA - 472
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.c. Darkroom files : colour I
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / b / A4 / NA - 472
GMD
Film
Negative
Transparency
Date Range
[c. 1930 - 1980]
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 5.71 x 5.71 cm
Scope & Content
"The Canadian" passenger train, Canadian Pacific Railway, at "Morant's Curve" 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 A4 denotes part I (one) of the colour series ; A5 deontes part II (two)
Processing Status
Processed
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504. Cathedral Crag, Field Hill

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 colour transparency photographs. Content pertains to Cathedral Crag, Field Hill in Yoho National Park, BC
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / A4 / 504
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies / 1.c. Darkroom files : colour I
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / A4 / 504
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Physical Description
3 photographs : transparencies, col, 6x6 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 colour transparency photographs. Content pertains to Cathedral Crag, Field Hill in Yoho National Park, BC
Subject Access
Yoho National Park
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
N/A
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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"A Talk Without Words" Posters

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 posters printed (colour) on construction paper, advertising "A Talk Without Words" presentation by Nicholas and Ivy Morant. Posters have mostly identical texts, with variation in bottom text describing the location/date/time of presentation (one says "Ballroom Wednesday 8:30 P.M.…
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
Reference Code
M300 / II / C / 6 / 70 to 72
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Poster
Textual record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / V500 / S20
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / II / C / 6 : Promotional Items, Awards and Correspondence
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / II / C / 6 / 70 to 72
GMD
Poster
Textual record
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant, Ivy Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
Physical Description
2 Posters: paper, colour ink
History / Biographical
"A Talk Without Words" was a sideshow presentation with musical accompaniment featuring Nicholas and Ivy Morant's professional and travel photography. The presentations were put on around the 1960's, and continued for about 15 years.
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 posters printed (colour) on construction paper, advertising "A Talk Without Words" presentation by Nicholas and Ivy Morant. Posters have mostly identical texts, with variation in bottom text describing the location/date/time of presentation (one says "Ballroom Wednesday 8:30 P.M.", two say "The Ballroom Sunday 9:00 P.M").
Notes
2 copies originally came from set of 52 and were selected for processing. The other 50 copies are currently in oversize storage with other non-annotated items from Nicholas Morant accession #7784 (upstairs vault).
Storage Range
In file box M300 / II / C / 6 / 1 to M300 / II / C / 6 / 8 & M300 / II / C / 6 / 70 to 72
Name Access
Morant, Ivy
Morant, Nicholas
Subject Access
Presentation
Slideshow
Photography
Advertising
Geographic Access
Canada
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
Items must be stored flat with similar materials.
Creator
Nicholas Morant, Ivy Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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"A Talk Without Words", "World At Your Feet" Music Recordings

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 audiotape film reels with music content recorded by Nicholas Morant. Pertains to music/audio used in slideshow presentation series "A Talk Without Words" by Nicholas and Ivy "Willie" Morant (see "History/Bio"). Items (in order) are labelled "Introduction", "Showtape", "Introducti…
Date Range
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1950]
1949
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
Reference Code
S20 / II / C / 7 / 1 to 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Film
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
S20
Sub-Series
S20 / II / C : Professional Records : Topical Files
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
S20 / II / C / 7 / 1 to 4
GMD
Sound recording
Film
Responsibility
Recorded by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1950]
1949
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
Physical Description
4 sound recordings: audiotape film reels
History / Biographical
"A Talk Without Words" was an original presentation by Nick and Ivy "Willie" Morant featuring some of their photographs taken while travelling across Canada for work, as well as photographs from their travels in Peru. The presentation involved a brief introduction by Nick and Willie, followed by an approximately one-hour long slideshow accompanied by music which was recorded by Nick. The couple presented this slideshow, and similar variations, to the public for about 15 years (ca. 1950 to ca. 1965).
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 audiotape film reels with music content recorded by Nicholas Morant. Pertains to music/audio used in slideshow presentation series "A Talk Without Words" by Nicholas and Ivy "Willie" Morant (see "History/Bio"). Items (in order) are labelled "Introduction", "Showtape", "Introduction B" and "Showtape B".
Notes
Item S20/II/C/7/1 originally stored in brown paper Canadian Pacific mailing envelope with shipping label: "INTRODUCTION NICHOLAS MORANT BOX 1288 BANFF, ALBERTA CANADA" Items S20/II/C/7/2 to 4 were attached by string tied around them. Item S20/II/C/7/2 has label taped to inside of clear plastic container reading: "SHOWTAPE. Nova Scotia 123 Trees Prairies Quiet Places World at Feet Mountains 123 Exit Music." Item S20/II/C/7/3 and S20/II/C/7/4 were in brown paper Canadian Pacific envelope labelled: "SHOWTAPE B INTRODUCTION B Excludes - Peru - Soundpix" S20/II/C/7/3 in "Scotch Tape" brand box labelled "Introduction B .... Okay for Revere or Magnecord." S20/II/C/7/4 in "audiotape" brand box labelled "Showtape B. Okay for Revere and Magnecord."
Name Access
Morant, Nicholas
Morant, Ivy
Subject Access
Photography
Travel
Scenery
Landscapes
Presentation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Nova Scotia
Peru
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.whyte.org/nicholas-morant-later-career Also referenced in book "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" by John F. Garden (Revelstoke: Footprint Publishing, 1991) under chapter "A Talk Without Words"
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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