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Hotel Saskatchewan

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54301
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 negative photographs (b&w and colour) and 49 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway's Saskatchewan Hotel, Regina SK. Includes interior and exterior views.
Date Range
1960
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
[ca. 1965]
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 33
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-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 / 33
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1960
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
[ca. 1965]
Physical Description
69 Photographs: negatives and transparencies; b&w, colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 negative photographs (b&w and colour) and 49 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway's Saskatchewan Hotel, Regina SK. Includes interior and exterior views.
Notes
Contains duplicates. Negatives and transparencies stored in separate file boxes.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Hotel
Geographic Access
Canada
Saskatchewan
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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John Garden Oversized Print Copies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54225
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 b&w prints, signed by Nicholas Morant, which were given to John Garden by Nicholas Morant for use in his books "Nicholas Morant's Canada" (pub. 1998) and "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" (pub. 1991). Includes images of Canadian landscapes, portraits, rural scenes, etc.
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1945]
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
Reference Code
V500 / I / D2 / PA - 1 to 13 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / V500 / S20
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / D : Photography: Other Photography
Accession Number
Unknown
Reference Code
V500 / I / D2 / PA - 1 to 13 O.S.
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1945]
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
Physical Description
13 Photographs: prints; b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 b&w prints, signed by Nicholas Morant, which were given to John Garden by Nicholas Morant for use in his books "Nicholas Morant's Canada" (pub. 1998) and "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" (pub. 1991). Includes images of Canadian landscapes, portraits, rural scenes, etc.
Name Access
Garden, John F.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific
Landscapes
Portrait
Photography
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
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

John Garden Transparency Copies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54224
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of approx. 100 transparencies given to John Garden by Nicholas Morant for use in his books "Nicholas Morant's Canada" (pub. 1998) and "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" (pub. 1991). Includes images of trains, Canadian landscapes and other miscellaneous content.
Date Range
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
Reference Code
V500 / I / D3 / NS
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / V500 / S20
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / D : Photography: Other Photography
Accession Number
Unknown
Reference Code
V500 / I / D3 / NS
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
Physical Description
ca. 100 Photographs: transparencies
Scope & Content
File consists of approx. 100 transparencies given to John Garden by Nicholas Morant for use in his books "Nicholas Morant's Canada" (pub. 1998) and "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" (pub. 1991). Includes images of trains, Canadian landscapes and other miscellaneous content.
Storage Range
In box V500/I/D2/NS and V500/I/D3/NS
Name Access
Garden, John F.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railway
Photography
Train
Landscapes
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 must be stored in acid-free envelopes in box separate from other material types.
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Lake Louise Sedan Lift , CP Steamships and Banff Springs Hotel Posters

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54205
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 large promotional posters. Pertains to one b&w image of the Banff Springs Hotel set in the forests of the Bow Valley (possibly produced by Nicholas Morant but unknown); one colour image of the Whitehorn Sedan Lift in Lake Louise showing a woman riding the lift, taken by Nicholas …
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
1960
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 66 to 68 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Poster
More detail
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 - 66 to 68 O.S.
GMD
Poster
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
1960
Physical Description
3 Posters: colour and b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 large promotional posters. Pertains to one b&w image of the Banff Springs Hotel set in the forests of the Bow Valley (possibly produced by Nicholas Morant but unknown); one colour image of the Whitehorn Sedan Lift in Lake Louise showing a woman riding the lift, taken by Nicholas Morant; one colour poster promoting "Canadian Pacific Railway Company Steamship Lines Atlantic Service", annotated by Nicholas Morant on the back. All posters with small print captions at the bottom.
Notes
Items were originally stored separately. Poster of Banff Springs Hotel was stored out of poster tube, secured with white string. Paper label wrapped around said: "OLD PHOTO BSH Bow View" Poster image of sedan lift was originally in poster tube with Canadian Pacific label that read: "LAKE LOUISE SEDAN LIFT POSTERS 1960" Poster of CP Steamship was in poster tube labelled "CPR LAKE BOAT ADVERTISING (FRAMED) PICTURE" , numbered "36" at top, with shipping address label: "Canadian Pacific SUPPLIES 1 Upshover { Req. Contents From Vancouver For N. Morant c/o Agent, BANFF, Alta. Q 51 - 93 - 34"
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific
Travel
tourism
Ship
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Lake Louise
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 acid-free barriers to prevent surface damage.
Creator
Nicholas Morant, unknown
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Lake Louise Tourism Posters Canadian Pacific

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54201
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 promotional Canadian Pacific posters depicting Lake Louise. Includes 5 identical posters depicting a woman dressed in red sitting by the shore of Lake Louise, and 2 identical posters depicting 2 horseback riders posing in the foreground with 2 individuals in a canoe in the backgr…
Date Range
1957
1961
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 55 to 61 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Poster
More detail
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 - 55 to 61 O.S.
GMD
Poster
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Date Range
1957
1961
Physical Description
7 Posters: prints; colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 7 promotional Canadian Pacific posters depicting Lake Louise. Includes 5 identical posters depicting a woman dressed in red sitting by the shore of Lake Louise, and 2 identical posters depicting 2 horseback riders posing in the foreground with 2 individuals in a canoe in the background. All posters have the same caption at the bottom: "Lake Louise in the Canadian Rockies Travel Canadian Pacific"
Notes
Set of 5 posters was originally stored in 2 poster tubes. One labelled "1961 LAKE LOUISE POSTERS Gal on Stump EXTRAS", and also had shipping label addressed to "Mr. Nicholas Morant, Box 1288, Banff, Alberta." (Canadian Pacific logo in corner). Other labelled "EXTRA LAKE LOUISE POSTERS Gal on Stump" with Canadian Pacific shipping label addressed to "Mr. N. Morant care Banff Springs Hotel Banff, Alta." and sticker, "Canadian Pacific Railway Value Label S756627" Set of 2 posters stored in tube together, labelled: "LAKE LOUISE POSTER Riders on Fence" , with postage stamp labelled "12 III '57 Montreal Quebec" and Canadian Pacific shipping label addressed to 'Mr. N. Morant Box 63 Banff, Alta"
Subject Access
Travel
tourism
Canoe
Canadian Pacific
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Lake Louise
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 must be stored in protective mylar barrier with other similar items to prevent future damage.
Creator
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Letter from CPR (1895) re: Death of Burton Wheatley

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54319
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Item is a three-page typed document on yellow tissue paper released by the Canadian Pacific Railway's Solicitor Office in 1895. Pertains to the death of Burton Wheatley, CPR Engineer, in 1894 at Field Hill, B.C. and provides a statement waiving CPR's liability in Wheatley's death. spaces on last pa…
Date Range
1895
Reference Code
M300 / III / D3 / A / 76 (O.S.)
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Corporate record
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D: Personal and Family Records : Collected Material
Accession Number
182
Reference Code
M300 / III / D3 / A / 76 (O.S.)
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Corporate record
Responsibility
Canadian Pacific Railway
Date Range
1895
Physical Description
1 Textual Record (3 pages): tissue paper; non-annotated
History / Biographical
Burton Wheatley was an engineer for the Canadian Pacific Railway company, who died during a railway accident in 1894 which occurred at Field Hill, B.C. The Wheatley family were related to Ivy "Willie" Morant (1910-1986), wife of photographer Nicholas Morant.
Scope & Content
Item is a three-page typed document on yellow tissue paper released by the Canadian Pacific Railway's Solicitor Office in 1895. Pertains to the death of Burton Wheatley, CPR Engineer, in 1894 at Field Hill, B.C. and provides a statement waiving CPR's liability in Wheatley's death. spaces on last page of the document to write the date and witness signatures have not been filled in (likely a copy of a completed form).
Notes
Item was previously numbered as M27/3/O.S./"H" and is entered into database twice; more recently updated as item in Nicholas Morant fonds
Name Access
Wheatley, Burton
Subject Access
Wheatley family
Wheatley, Burton
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific
Engineer
Death
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Conservation
Must be stored flat in mylar sheets
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Biographical Source Notes
http://www.archivesalberta.org/findingaids/whyte/Morant/M300-III%20inv.pdf
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Miscellaneous Rail News

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54283
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of images for CP Rail News (236 negatives, b&w and colour; 7 colour transparencies). Views were for employee profiles and features re operations and facilities, including: grain elevators (at Whitney and Carmangay AB); CP logging train at Ladysmith BC; railway stations in western Cana…
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
1976
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 17
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
Fonds Number
M300 / V500 / S20
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / A : Photography: Negatives and Transparencies
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 17
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]
1976
Physical Description
243 Photographs: negatives and transparencies; b&w and colour
Scope & Content
File consists of images for CP Rail News (236 negatives, b&w and colour; 7 colour transparencies). Views were for employee profiles and features re operations and facilities, including: grain elevators (at Whitney and Carmangay AB); CP logging train at Ladysmith BC; railway stations in western Canada, including Bankhead station at Banff AB; Rogers Pass freight, Glacier National Park BC, 1976; relocating locomotive 5934 through Calgary AB, after 1959; other.
Notes
Negatives and transparencies have been stored in separate file boxes. Contains duplicates of some images.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific
Grain elevator
Canadian Pacific Railway
Train
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
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
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Oil Exploration Oil Stations etc.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54276
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 196 negative photographs (b&w and colour) and 68 colour transparency photographs. Content pertains to western and northern Canada explorations, facilities and operations of the Canadian Pacific Oil and Gas Company (CPOG) and Central Del-Rio Oil. Images include views of oil rigs, me…
Date Range
[1958 - ca. 1971]
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 10
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-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 / 10
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[1958 - ca. 1971]
Physical Description
264 Photographs: negatives and transparencies, colour and b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 196 negative photographs (b&w and colour) and 68 colour transparency photographs. Content pertains to western and northern Canada explorations, facilities and operations of the Canadian Pacific Oil and Gas Company (CPOG) and Central Del-Rio Oil. Images include views of oil rigs, men working with machinery, construction vehicles, above-ground pipelines, etc. Includes numerous duplicates
Notes
Related to file V500 / I / A7 / 36 Negatives and Transparencies stored in separate boxes in downstairs vault Sizes: 12.5 x 17.5cm, 10 x 12.5 cm; 12.5x18cm and smaller
Subject Access
Oil
Canadian Pacific
Pipeline
Construction
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Ontario & Quebec Scenics, Covered Bridges etc.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54291
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 46 negative photographs (b&w and colour) and 12 colour transparencies. Content pertains to waterfront scenic shots for Canadian Pacific (fishing, beach views, etc.) Locations include Old Woman Bay, Lake Superior, Fort Coulogne, Rossport, Selim Lake, Port Coldwell and Fitch Bay. Man…
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 8
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-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 / 8
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1980]
Physical Description
58 Photographs: negatives and transparencies, b&w and colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 46 negative photographs (b&w and colour) and 12 colour transparencies. Content pertains to waterfront scenic shots for Canadian Pacific (fishing, beach views, etc.) Locations include Old Woman Bay, Lake Superior, Fort Coulogne, Rossport, Selim Lake, Port Coldwell and Fitch Bay. Many images marked "CP Scenic".
Notes
Some of images are duplicates (negatives and transparencies of same photos). Negatives and transparencies have been stored in separate file boxes.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific
Lake
Scenery
Fishing
Geographic Access
Canada
Ontario
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
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Oversized Promotional Scenics, Canadian Pacific

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54195
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
More detail
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
Less detail
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