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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white and colour postcards. Four postcards have written messages on the backs and accompanying postage, the rest are blank except for the occasional date written on the backs in pencil - possibly by Bob Smith. Postcards depict Lake Minnewanka, Anthracite, Bankhead, Johnst…
Date Range
1924-1939
Reference Code
V809 / IV / PG - 01 to PG - 09
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M589 / V809
Sous-Fonds
V809
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
V809 / IV / PG - 01 to PG - 09
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1924-1939
Physical Description
Photographs : 9 postcards, col. & b&w : 15.1 x 12.5 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white and colour postcards. Four postcards have written messages on the backs and accompanying postage, the rest are blank except for the occasional date written on the backs in pencil - possibly by Bob Smith. Postcards depict Lake Minnewanka, Anthracite, Bankhead, Johnston Canyon, a man standing beside a car with a black bear cub climbing on it begging for food, and Holliday Beach of Lac Du Bonnet in Manitoba.
Name Access
Smith, Enoch
Smith, Laurene
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Automobiles
Bankhead
Beach
Boats
Correspondence
Family
Family and personal life
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka Power Development
Landscapes
Mountains
Painting
Shorelines
Geographic Access
Banff
Bankhead
Anthracite
Banff National Park
Alberta
Manitoba
Language
English
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
thumbnail
thumbnail
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Canadian Landscape Scenes, Tourism and Other Miscellaneous

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 126 colour transparencies, various sizes, most of which are individually titled. Content pertains to numerous landscape views across Canada (including scenes in British Columbia, Alberta, the Canadian prairies, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia), with a majority depicting the Canadia…
Date Range
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1975]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 5 / NS - 410 to 535
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
V500 / II / C / 5 : Professional Photography
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 5 / NS - 410 to 535
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1975]
Physical Description
126 Photographs: transparencies; colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 126 colour transparencies, various sizes, most of which are individually titled. Content pertains to numerous landscape views across Canada (including scenes in British Columbia, Alberta, the Canadian prairies, Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia), with a majority depicting the Canadian Rockies regions. Content also includes other assorted images pertaining to the Stoney Nakoda community, as well as Canadian Pacific tourism-related images.
Storage Range
In file box V500 / II / C / 5 / NS - 410 to 535 and V500 / III / D / 4 / NS - 1 to 9
Subject Access
Travel
tourism
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario
Quebec
Nova Scotia
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 must be stored in mylar sheets to prevent surface damage. Transparencies must only be stored with other transparencies.
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Photography Receipts, Correspondence and Notes

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 postcard, 1 set of typed and annotated notes, 1 page with an attached card and newspaper clipping, and assorted memos, receipts and letters. Content pertains to correspondence between Nicholas and Ivy 'Willie' Morant and 'Clara A (?) K H' , correspondence between Nicholas and Ivy…
Date Range
1935
1952
1957
1958
1961
1963
1965
1966
1967
1968
1979
1981 - 1985
1982
1987
1990
Reference Code
M300 / III / A / 8 / 1 to 41
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Postcard
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / A / 8 : Personal Correspondence and Notes
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / A / 8 / 1 to 41
GMD
Photograph
Postcard
Textual record
Private record
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1935
1952
1957
1958
1961
1963
1965
1966
1967
1968
1979
1981 - 1985
1982
1987
1990
Physical Description
Textual: letters, invoices, postcard, notes
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 postcard, 1 set of typed and annotated notes, 1 page with an attached card and newspaper clipping, and assorted memos, receipts and letters. Content pertains to correspondence between Nicholas and Ivy 'Willie' Morant and 'Clara A (?) K H' , correspondence between Nicholas and Ivy 'Willie' Morant, a 1935 Winnipeg Free Press article with an image by Nicholas Morant, a small folder of Nicholas Morant's typed notes recounting an unfinished story, receipts and correspondence ranging from 1957 to 1990 sent by various photography and film companies to Nicholas Morant, and 1982 handwritten letter on back of colour image of 2 trains, titled "The Great Daily Race of the Broadway and Century" (postcard?), sender unknown.
Notes
Postcard was originally located inside book 'It's Me O Lord' by Rockwell Kent, reference code M300 / III / D / 5 / 36 Handwritten note on back of M300 / III / A / 8 / 41 is cut off / incomplete at bottom.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / A / 8 / 1 to M300 / III / A / 8 / 41.
Name Access
Morant, Ivy
Subject Access
Winnipeg Free Press
Trains
Photography
Geographic Access
Canada
Manitoba
Winnipeg
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
Any items with risky materials such as ink or adhesives attached must be covered with acid-free paper to protect adjacent items. Contents must be stored in appropriate conditions.
Creator
Nicholas Morant, Kodak, Braun, Graflex, Ansco, Lisco
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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57-6. Copy, City Hall, Winnipeg

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
[between 1930 and ca.1960]
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-6
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 / 57-6
Date Range
[between 1930 and ca.1960]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, copy, b/w
Geographic Access
Manitoba
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57-10. Chateau Frontenac, Jacques Cartier

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Canadian Pacific Railway hotel at Quebec City
Date Range
[between 1930 and ca.1960]
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-10
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 / 57-10
Date Range
[between 1930 and ca.1960]
Physical Description
3 photographs : negatives, film, b/w
Scope & Content
Canadian Pacific Railway hotel at Quebec City
Notes
NM note: ballroom and lounge (57-10-A)
Geographic Access
Quebec
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57-29. Old apartment in Montreal

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
[between 1930 and ca.1960]
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-29
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 / 57-29
Date Range
[between 1930 and ca.1960]
Physical Description
3 photographs : negatives, film, b/w
Geographic Access
Quebec
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57-38. Interior Basilica, Quebec City

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
[between 1930 and ca.1960]
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-38
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 / 57-38
Date Range
[between 1930 and ca.1960]
Physical Description
2 photographs : negatives, film, b/w
Geographic Access
Quebec
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57-199. Montreal skyline, nite

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
[ca.1963]
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-199
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 / 57-199
Date Range
[ca.1963]
Physical Description
6 photographs : negatives, film, b/w
Notes
NM note: CPR, (P), Gen. Electric
Geographic Access
Quebec
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57-200. Montreal, Dorchester Street from Laurentien Hotel

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
[ca.1963]
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-200
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 / 57-200
Date Range
[ca.1963]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, film, b/w
Geographic Access
Quebec
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57-238. Airviews, Quebec City (upper), grain elevator

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
[ca.1965]
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-238
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 / 57-238
Date Range
[ca.1965]
Physical Description
3 photographs : negatives, film, b/w
Geographic Access
Quebec
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57-283. Eastern Township home

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
[ca.1969]
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-283
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 / 57-283
Date Range
[ca.1969]
Physical Description
2 photographs : negatives, film, b/w
Notes
NM note: CP
Geographic Access
Quebec
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57-389. Countess of Dufferin, photo made when engine was on exhibition in 1930s in front of CPR Winnipeg depot

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
At Canadian Pacific Railway station, Winnipeg MB
Date Range
193-
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-389
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 / 57-389
Date Range
193-
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, film, b/w
Scope & Content
At Canadian Pacific Railway station, Winnipeg MB
Geographic Access
Manitoba
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57-399. Challoner murals in old main dining room of Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg, circa 1936

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
ca.1936
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-399
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 / 57-399
Date Range
ca.1936
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, film, b/w
Geographic Access
Manitoba
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57-403. Royal Scot locomotive in Winnipeg 1935, stationmaster Bill Rough, note CP bell on pilot to conform with Canadian RR laws

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Canadian Pacific Railway
Date Range
1935
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-403
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 / 57-403
Date Range
1935
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, film, b/w
Scope & Content
Canadian Pacific Railway
Notes
NM note: see 16.5x 20cm negative in Blue Book desk file in C- 9
Geographic Access
Manitoba
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57-519. Weston shops, boxcar wheels

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Canadian Pacific Railway Weston yards at Winnipeg MB
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / A3 / 57-519
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 / 57-519
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, film, b/w
Scope & Content
Canadian Pacific Railway Weston yards at Winnipeg MB
Geographic Access
Manitoba
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A-15. Virden #19 EFTS series

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / A2 / A-15
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 I
Reference Code
V500 / A2 / A-15
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Physical Description
75 photographs : negatives, film, b/w
Geographic Access
Manitoba
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A-28. Horse being raised on crane (street accident)

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
ca.1936
Reference Code
V500 / A2 / A-28
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 I
Reference Code
V500 / A2 / A-28
Date Range
ca.1936
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, film, b/w
Notes
NM note: Redwood Bridge, Winnipeg, circa 1936. Common accident in those days. Snow on streets sufficient for horse drawn sleigh loaded with cordwood from country; on bridge, no snow
Geographic Access
Manitoba
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A-32. Lamp standard, Winnipeg, art subject

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / A2 / A-32
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 I
Reference Code
V500 / A2 / A-32
Date Range
[between 1930 and 1980]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, glass, b/w
Geographic Access
Manitoba
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