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1723 Copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ Possibly Morant’s (?) and Japanese Stamp Collection

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; …

Date Range: 1723; [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / V500 / S20

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: Unknown

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant (?), Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1723; [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Physical Description: 2 books (1 published, 1 stamp book)

History / Biographical: Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) was born in Cornwall and eventually became a Doctor of Divinity. Prideaux was an author of multiple textual works pertaining to faith and particularly Christianity. He was the Dean of Norwich from 1702 until his death in 1724.

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; front believed to be by Nicholas Morant (?), side unknown. Also includes book of Japanese stamps collected by Nicholas Morant; many not dated, various designs and sizes, annotated on covers with Nicholas Morant's personal ink stamp.

Storage Range: In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 75 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 91

Subject Access: Religion; Biography; Stamps; Postage

Geographic Access: England; Japan; Canada

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).

Language: English

Conservation: 'Mahomet' book must be stored with protective barrier to prevent further damage (i.e. acid-free paper).

Creator: Humphrey Prideaux, Nicholas Morant

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/prideaux

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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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: Processed

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Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of 53 diaries pertaining to personal life, travel, office work, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Diaries range in date from 1885 to 1944. Also included are two volumes/scrapbooks compiled by A.O. Wheeler. Both volumes include numerous articles, newspaper clippings, letters, ACC broc…

Date Range: 1885-1944

Reference Code: M546 / V771

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Map; Private record; Scrapbook

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 546; V 771

Sous-Fonds: M546 / V771

Accession Number: 2016.8598; 2014.8312; 8144; 8160

Reference Code: M546 / V771

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Map; Private record; Scrapbook

Date Range: 1885-1944

Physical Description: 62 vol. of textual material. -- 66 vol. of photograph albums

History / Biographical: Arthur Oliver Wheeler (1860-1945) DLS, ALS, BCLS, was born in Ireland, arriving in Canada in 1876. Wheeler was a mountaineer, co-founder of the Alpine Club of Canada (1906), and Dominion Land Surveyor. In 1913, Wheeler was appointed Boundary Commissioner and tasked with photo surveying the Alberta / British Columbia interprovincial boundary.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of 53 diaries pertaining to personal life, travel, office work, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Diaries range in date from 1885 to 1944. Also included are two volumes/scrapbooks compiled by A.O. Wheeler. Both volumes include numerous articles, newspaper clippings, letters, ACC brochures and notices addressed to ACC members. Volume one covers the period 1902 to 1913; volume two includes materials from 1914 to 1940. A inventory of both volumes, compiled by ACC member Paul Geddes, is also included. Additionally there are 7 volumes of notes corresponding to the photographs A.O. Wheeler took. Photographic material consists of 66 albums which contain approximately 5000 photographs, black and white positive prints from glass negatives, all 12 x 16 cm. The first album is dated 1915, the last 1924. Some of the albums contain a small map printed on linen. Each album contains an index to the photographs taken for the Alberta - British Columbia Interprovincial Boundary photo survey and are organized by Station, Bearing, and Subject.

Name Access: Alberta/British Columbia Boundary Survey; Dominion of Canada Land Surveyor; Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Government

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: electronic finding aid

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Astley family fonds

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Part Of: Astley family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of notes, correspondence and articles pertaining to the Astley family and early history of Lake Louise and Lake Minnewanka areas. Fonds includes correspondence between Willoughby Astley and J. A. Jaffary of the Provincial Library, Alberta, 1928-1929, re place names in the Lake Louise…

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Reference Code: M265 / V394

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Astley family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 265; V 394

Sous-Fonds: M 265; V 394

Accession Number: 1420, 1520, 2961, 6353, 6756, 7939

Reference Code: M265 / V394

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Physical Description: 13 textual records. -- ca.40 photographs: prints

History / Biographical: Willoughby John Astley, 1859-1948, came to Banff in 1888 and built the Beach House Hotel at Lake Minnewanka. He moved to Lake Louise in 1889. Brother, Charles D'Oyley Astley, 1849-1937, and Lucy Ann Astley continued to operate the hotel until 1907 when they retired to Banff. The hotel was destroyed as part of power development at Lake Minnewanka, ca.1912.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of notes, correspondence and articles pertaining to the Astley family and early history of Lake Louise and Lake Minnewanka areas. Fonds includes correspondence between Willoughby Astley and J. A. Jaffary of the Provincial Library, Alberta, 1928-1929, re place names in the Lake Louise area; scrapbook of clippings re World War I, including a list of Banff men who enlisted; Beach House Hotel guest register, 1890-1906, recording name and residence of guest, and occasionally record of fish caught; Astley family photographs, ca.1886-1930s. Photographs pertain to fishing and boating on Lake Minnewanka; Beach House Hotel and Lady of the Lake steam launch; Devil's Canyon, Bankhead and Banff; views of avalanche clearing in Roger's Pass by Byron Harmon. Includes one panorama view of group at Lake Minnewanka.

Name Access: Astley, Charles D'Oyley; Astley, Willoughby John

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: reference copy of hotel register

Related Material: Hotel register is related to similar item in Rodney Touche fonds (M377)

Creator: Astley, Charles D'Oyley; Astley, Willoughby John

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on accession records and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Astley family photographs

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Part Of: Astley family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 b&w prints, some captioned. File pertains to a portrait of Lucy Ann Astley and a group posed in front log cabin, Lake Minnewanka, 1890. File also contains a copy of group photograph at Lake Minnewanka and brief biographical information and obituary of Lucy Ann Andrew.

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Reference Code: V394 / PA - 42 to 43

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Astley family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M 265; V 394

Sous-Fonds: V 394

Accession Number: 7939

Reference Code: V394 / PA - 42 to 43

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Physical Description: Photographs: 2 prints, b&w

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 b&w prints, some captioned. File pertains to a portrait of Lucy Ann Astley and a group posed in front log cabin, Lake Minnewanka, 1890. File also contains a copy of group photograph at Lake Minnewanka and brief biographical information and obituary of Lucy Ann Andrew.

Name Access: Astley (family)

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Astley (family)

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Astley family photographs

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Part Of: Astley family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 42 b&w prints, some captioned. Photographs pertain to fishing and boating on Lake Minnewanka; Beach House Hotel and Lady of the Lake steam launch; Devil's Canyon, Bankhead and Banff; views of avalanche clearing in Roger's Pass by Byron Harmon. Includes one panorama view of group a…

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Reference Code: V394 / PA - 1 to 42

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

8 images

Part Of: Astley family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M 265; V 394

Sous-Fonds: V 394

Accession Number: 1420; 6353

Reference Code: V394 / PA - 1 to 42

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1886]-1970

Physical Description: Photographs: 42 prints, b&w

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of 42 b&w prints, some captioned. Photographs pertain to fishing and boating on Lake Minnewanka; Beach House Hotel and Lady of the Lake steam launch; Devil's Canyon, Bankhead and Banff; views of avalanche clearing in Roger's Pass by Byron Harmon. Includes one panorama view of group at Lake Minnewanka.

Name Access: Astley (family)

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Astley (family)

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Military; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Burton Wheatley family papers and photographs

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains mainly to Canadian Pacific Railway engineer, Burton Wheatley, and his death in a railway accident on the Field Hill, 1894. Includes CPR Solicitor’s Office Release re death of Burton Wheatley, 1895, 3 p. The Wheatley family was related to Willie Morant. File also contains notes and o…

Date Range: 1884-1903

Reference Code: M300 / D / 74 to 77; V500 / E / 5 (PA)

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.D. Personal and family records : collected material

Reference Code: M300 / D / 74 to 77; V500 / E / 5 (PA)

Date Range: 1884-1903

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records. -- 2 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: File pertains mainly to Canadian Pacific Railway engineer, Burton Wheatley, and his death in a railway accident on the Field Hill, 1894. Includes CPR Solicitor’s Office Release re death of Burton Wheatley, 1895, 3 p. The Wheatley family was related to Willie Morant. File also contains notes and other material pertaining to railway history, tunnels, other

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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Early Canada Books

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two hardcover books. Contains 1 copy of 'The Glittering Mountains of Canada' (1925), with inserted notes typed by Nicholas Morant pertaining to Jimmy Simpson, book signed by Edward Feuz; 1 copy of 'The Queen's Highway' (1887), annotated by Nicholas Morant and containing a travel ag…

Date Range: 1887; 1925

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 50 to 51

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

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 / 50 to 51

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by J. Monroe Thorington & Stuart Cumberland

Date Range: 1887; 1925

Physical Description: 2 Textual records: books

Scope & Content: File consists of two hardcover books. Contains 1 copy of 'The Glittering Mountains of Canada' (1925), with inserted notes typed by Nicholas Morant pertaining to Jimmy Simpson, book signed by Edward Feuz; 1 copy of 'The Queen's Highway' (1887), annotated by Nicholas Morant and containing a travel agent's business card, ca. 1900.

Storage Range: In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 50 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 51.

Name Access: Simpson, Jimmy

Subject Access: Mountains; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada

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 with risky materials, such as adhesives, must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items. Damaged bindings on these items may need additional packaging to prevent further damage while being moved.

Creator: J. Monroe Thorington & Stuart Cumberland

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Locomotive 314 Framed Print

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: 1 later copy of a [ca. 1890 - ca. 1900] (?) photograph depicting historic 'Locomotive #314', with attached page of historic information on back of the frame. Image shows woman in a white dress and hat posing inside the train with 2 men standing in front.

Date Range: [ca. 1890 - ca. 1900] [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Reference Code: V500 / III / D / 4 / PC - 7 O.S.

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M300 / V500 / S20

Sous-Fonds: V500

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

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: V500 / III / D / 4 / PC - 7 O.S.

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [ca. 1890 - ca. 1900] [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Physical Description: 1 Framed Photograph: print; b&w

Scope & Content: 1 later copy of a [ca. 1890 - ca. 1900] (?) photograph depicting historic 'Locomotive #314', with attached page of historic information on back of the frame. Image shows woman in a white dress and hat posing inside the train with 2 men standing in front.

Notes: 'Locomotive #314' print believed to be a later reprint of a turn-of-the-century original photograph; given dates are estimations based on characteristics of photograph's frame and its attached information.

Subject Access: Train; History

Geographic Access: Canada

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: Canadian Pacific Railway (?)

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in ca…

Date Range: 1885-1894

Reference Code: M546 / 1 to 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

2 images 2 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 1 to 2

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1885-1894

Physical Description: 2.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9 x 14.2 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in camp April 15. April 23 regarding Riel’s location. May 8 Battleford engagement with Poundmaker and Big Bear and discussion of the wounded from the Fish Creek fight. May 10 passed site of Fish Creek Battle and was shot in shoulder. May 12 discussion of Battle of Batoche. May 15 Riel taken prisoner and discussion of “half breeds.” June 3 short description of Battle of Loon Lake. Returned home July 20 and continues with office work, correspondence and financial matters. M546 / 2 : Includes travel to/from Calgary, Winnipeg. Camp preparations. Notations of climbs, measurements and/or distances. Throughout December work on irrigation map. Documentation of day to day activities, office work, correspondence, leisure. Diary blank up to June 4th.