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Edison voicewriter discs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55634
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 Edison voicewriter dictation discs, possibly used by Eleanor Luxton for collection of oral histories or research. Content of discs unknown.
Date Range
[ca.1953-1970]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F4 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Recording disc
Sound recording
More detail
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F4 : Audiovisual and sound records
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F4 / 1
GMD
Recording disc
Sound recording
Date Range
[ca.1953-1970]
Physical Description
8 sound recording discs
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 Edison voicewriter dictation discs, possibly used by Eleanor Luxton for collection of oral histories or research. Content of discs unknown.
Notes
Items kept in original blank storage envelope
Subject Access
Research
Personal and Professional Life
Reproduction Restrictions
Discs require special equipment to access contents - may be blank
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Other research, professional

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55695
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 cassette recordings pertaining to Maryalice Harvey Stewart's research and areas of professional interest.
Date Range
[ca.1970-1980]
1974-1975
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 42 to 46
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
More detail
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
S13 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S13
Sub-Series
S13 / I / B : Research and other professional records
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 42 to 46
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Date Range
[ca.1970-1980]
1974-1975
Physical Description
5 sound recordings : cassettes
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 cassette recordings pertaining to Maryalice Harvey Stewart's research and areas of professional interest.
Notes
Contents of file: S13 / I / B / 42 : Directory listing of museums, Maryalice Harvey Stewart (Feb. 20, 1974) S13 / I / B / 43 : "MHS Talk - Guides + Packers Reunion June 1974" S13 / I / B / 44 : "MHS - Notes" pertaining to historic buildings, homes, properties (n.d.) S13 / I / B / 45 : "Heritage Canada Ann[ual] Meeting Sept 20 /75 Heritage Park - Calgary" S13 / I / B / 46 : Ted Hart, Mary Andrews, Maryalice Harvey Stewart discussing archival subject headings (n.d.)
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Hart, E. J. (Ted)
Andrews, Mary
Subject Access
Buildings
Property
History
Research
Events
Museums
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Oral histories

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55691
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 22 sound recordings produced and/or collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content pertains to interviews conducted by Maryalice with various members of the Banff community and mountaineers. Includes several interviews with Maryalice's father, Ralph S. Harvey.
Date Range
1973-1979
[ca.1980-1990]
1993
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 15 to 36
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
More detail
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
S13 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S13
Sub-Series
S13 / I / B : Research and other professional records
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 15 to 36
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Date Range
1973-1979
[ca.1980-1990]
1993
Physical Description
22 sound recordings : 19 cassettes, 2 film reels -- 0.2 cm textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 22 sound recordings produced and/or collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content pertains to interviews conducted by Maryalice with various members of the Banff community and mountaineers. Includes several interviews with Maryalice's father, Ralph S. Harvey.
Notes
Contents of recordings in file:
S13 / I / B / 15 : "Banff - June 21 /93 George Vaux + MHS"
S13 / I / B / 16 - 17 : "Joe Halstonson"
S13 / I / B / 18 : "Orville Thomas - Oct 24 /93 New Denver"
S13 / I / B / 19 - 20 : "Thomas L. Wood July 21 /78" Tape I and Tape II
S13 / I / B / 21 : "Kitty Bagley July 1976", Verda Mignon Bagley
S13 / I / B / 22 : "Ralph S. Harvey May 3 /78"
S13 / I / B / 23 : "Norman Brice - July 7 1979 MHS"
S13 / I / B / 24 : "Mt. Royal [Ranch]", Marjorie Spicer (n.d.)
S13 / I / B / 25 : "Ralp[h] Harvey Dec 1978 Harvey Locke + Sunshine [Ski Area]"
S13 / I / B / 26 : "Ralph [Harvey], May 3" [copy by Ted Hart], 1978
S13 / I / B / 27 : "Ralph S. Harvey Feb 25 /84"
S13 / I / B / 28 - 29 : "Ralph S. Harvey 1973 with MHS" Tapes I and II
S13 / I / B / 30 : "Aunt Alice Harvey Mitchell July 20 1978 at Ralphine's - Calgary" [Ralphine Locke]
S13 / I / B / 31 : "Ralph Harvey, May 1 /78" [rec. at Victoria General Hospital by E.J. Hart; childhood, Brewster Transport, motor mechanics course in Calgary]
S13 / I / B / 32 : "Geo[rge] Vaux June 21 /93 Reopening of Whyte Museum on 25th Ann[iversary]George Vaux at ribbon[?] [Ribbon Creek?] with Eleanor Luxton - talk"
S13 / I / B / 33 : "Lecture - Noel Odell" about Everest 1924 expedition (n.d.)
S13 / I / B / 34 : Test recording - Maryalice reading brief excerpt of Rockies prehistory from untitled book (n.d.), approx.10 min long; side B is blank
S13 / I / B / 35 - 36 : "Marjorie (Crosby) Dye Interviewed by Maryalice Stewart" (Nov. 27, 1981), tapes #1 and #2
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Harvey, Ralph
Locke, Ralphine
Brice, Norman
Dye, Marjorie (Crosby)
Halstonson, Joe
Thomas, Orville
Wood, Thomas
Bagley, Kitty
Vaux, George
Subject Access
Interview
Biography
Research
History
Exploration
Employment
Education
Family and personal life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Calgary
Language
English
Related Material
S1 / 137A (related to S13 / I / B / 15)
S1 / 141 (related to S13 / I / B / 23 and 26)
Category
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Catharine Robb Whyte's memorial service

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54460
Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one sound recording of the first thirty minutes of Catharine Robb Whyte's memorial service in 1979 [see "Content Details"]
Date Range
1979
Reference Code
S58 / I / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
More detail
Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M571 / V796 / S58
Series
S58 / I : Catharine Robb Whyte
Sous-Fonds
S58
Accession Number
2019.02
Reference Code
S58 / I / 1
GMD
Sound recording
Date Range
1979
Physical Description
1 Sound recording : CD
Scope & Content
File consists of one sound recording of the first thirty minutes of Catharine Robb Whyte's memorial service in 1979 [see "Content Details"]
Notes
Original sound cassette transferred to CD - original item is loan for copy from David Zweifel.
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Becker, Don
Rolston, Tom
Zweifel, David
Stromberg, Ken
Leighton, David
Zweifel, Marilyn
Peyto, Stan
Banff Centre for the Arts
Subject Access
Memorial
Music
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only, no reproduction
Language
English
Latin
Conservation
Cassette (loan for copy) reproduced onto cd
Creator
David Zweifel
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Contents as listed in accession record: Side A - Catharine Robb Whyte memorial - in. March 15, 1979 at the Eric Harvie Theatre, Banff Centre. 00:-5:11 speaker [Don Becker]; 5:30-12:10 quartet [Tom Rolston (viola), David Zweifel (violin), Ken Stromberg (violin) and ? (bass)] playing Bach Double Concerto; 12:30-17:10 speaker [David Leighton]; 17:44-24:06 singer [Marilyn Zweifel] singing Ave Maria; 24:18-30:20 speaker [Stan Peyto] (incomplete). Side B is blank.
Processing Status
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Collected sound recordings (File 1 of 3)

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions21667
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Original recordings made by Nick Morant, various dates (see "Content Details" for list of individual recording contents). Recordings all individually labelled by Nicholas Morant. Recordings consist of CBC and BBC radio broadcasts, music, plays, documentaries, news reports, etc.
Date Range
[ca.1940-ca.1980?]
Reference Code
S20 / III / D1 / 13 to 33
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
S20
Sub-Series
S20 / III / D : Personal and family records : collected material
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
S20 / III / D1 / 13 to 33
GMD
Sound recording
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca.1940-ca.1980?]
Physical Description
21 sound recordings : audio tapes
Scope & Content
Original recordings made by Nick Morant, various dates (see "Content Details" for list of individual recording contents). Recordings all individually labelled by Nicholas Morant. Recordings consist of CBC and BBC radio broadcasts, music, plays, documentaries, news reports, etc.
Notes
Processing began by M. Hadley, Feb. 20, 2007; numbering based on original notes Originally accompanied by leather folder used by Morant at his private school in Victoria
Name Access
Simpson, Jimmy
Barrymore, John
Subject Access
BBC
CBC
Music
Lusitania
Geographic Access
Canada
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
* Fast Freight 901 - CBC - #1 (S20/III/D1/13)
* Men of Mountains, Aug. 7, 1965\6, CBC, J. Simpson - #2 (S20/III/D1/14)
* Men of Mountains, Sept. 27, 1965, CBC, J. Simpson - #4 (S20/III/D1/15)
* Met Opera, Mme Butterfly - opera recording - #6 (S20/III/D1/16)
* Bob Edwards play, Nov. 1959 - #9 (S20/III/D1/17)
* Jimmy Simpson profile, April 3, 1969, CBC - #10 (S20/III/D1/18)
* John Barrymore, CBC? radio play recording - #12 (S20/III/D1/19)
* Lusitania sinking, 1965 - #16 (S20/II/D1/20)
* Fred Allen show 1965 - #17 (S20/III/D1/21)
* Broadcast music, nd - #18 (S20/III/D1/22)
* Lionel Barrymore Xmas tale, Reggie _, Florence Jenkins, soprano - #20 (S20/III/D1/23)
* Electronic music, CBC - #21 (S20/III/D1/24)
* Electronic play, BBC - #22 (S20/III/D1/25)
* Birdsong, electronic music - radio recording - #23 (S20/III/D1/26)
* "Peter Sellers - Travelogue etc." - #24 (S20/III/D1/27)
* Laughton fish story, 2 "Butterfly" pickups - #26 (S20/III/D1/28)
* "Upstairs Downstairs 1977" - #30 (S20/III/D1/29)
* "The Bricklayer", Gerard Hoffnum - #31 (S20/III/D1/30)
* 901 The Story of a Fast Freight - #32 (S20/III/D1/31)
* Old phono records - CBC - #33 (S20/III/D1/32)
* Recording of organ music at Lawson residence w/ Quenty McGrath - #34 (S20/III/D1/33)
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Hans Gmoser interview cassettes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55252
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cassettes with sound recordings pertaining to interviews with Hans Gmoser. Includes interviews by Phil Dowling, [Vicki] Gabereau and [Joseph] Brooks Dodge. Interview with Gabereau was produced for use by the CBC Radio interview show "Gabereau" [aired 1985-1997].
Date Range
1978
1994
1996
2007
Reference Code
S47 / V / C / 1 to 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
More detail
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M57
S47
V40
Series
S47 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock
Sous-Fonds
S47
Sub-Series
S47 / V / C : Interviews
Accession Number
7330
Reference Code
S47 / V / C / 1 to 8
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
Date Range
1978
1994
1996
2007
Physical Description
8 sound recordings : 7 cassettes -- 1 microcassette
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cassettes with sound recordings pertaining to interviews with Hans Gmoser. Includes interviews by Phil Dowling, [Vicki] Gabereau and [Joseph] Brooks Dodge. Interview with Gabereau was produced for use by the CBC Radio interview show "Gabereau" [aired 1985-1997].
Notes
S47 / V / C / 1 : "Gabereau - March 26/96 Hans Gmoser" S47 / V / C / 2 to 4 : "Hans Gmoser - Interview [1, 2 and 3]", n.d. S47 / V / C / 5 to 6 : "Hans Gmoser Interviewed by Phil Dowling 18 Dec 1978 [Tape #1, Tape #2]" S47 / V / C / 7 : "Hans Gmoser Interviewed by Phil Dowling 15 Oct 1994" S47 / V / C / 8 : "Brooks Dodge (M. Gmoser) Feb 18, 2007"
Name Access
Gmoser, Hans
Dowling, Phil
Subject Access
Interview
Personal and Professional Life
Communications
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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CBC broadcasts

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55689
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of cassette recordings of CBC broadcasts collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Most recordings pertain to Banff National Park and surrounding areas, Alberta Arts Foundation, conservation and environmental issues, and notable locals from the Banff area (including Bruno Engler and Harv…
Date Range
1971
1974
[ca.1980-1995]
1992
1995
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 1 to 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
More detail
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
S13 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S13
Sub-Series
S13 / I / B : Archives of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 1 to 12
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
Responsibility
Original content produced by CBC, recorded by Maryalice Harvey Stewart
Date Range
1971
1974
[ca.1980-1995]
1992
1995
Physical Description
12 sound recordings : 11 cassettes, 1 recording tape
Scope & Content
File consists of cassette recordings of CBC broadcasts collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Most recordings pertain to Banff National Park and surrounding areas, Alberta Arts Foundation, conservation and environmental issues, and notable locals from the Banff area (including Bruno Engler and Harvey Locke).
Notes
Contents of file: S13 / I / B / 1 : "Log house in Canmore blocked by planning board" S13 / I / B / 2 : "Bideaux - 'Champagne Safari' " (1934 drive through Rockies - Hythe, AB to northeastern B.C.; filmmaker Charles Unger) S13 / I / B / 3 : "Eye Opener" Harvey Locke radio broadcast (1995) S13 / I / B / 4 : "Brad Pearce - AMPPE", Tourism and Commerce series S13 / I / B / 5 : "John Macaulay Lawyer - Feb 22 /74 Winnipeg, Man." S13 / I / B / 6 : "Joan Murray - Laurier La Pierre CBC" (n.d.) Alberta Arts Foundation S13 / I / B / 7 : "Bruno ENgler Nov. 24/92" S13 / I / B / 8: "Gorbachev" (n.d.) S13 / I / B / 9 : "Brian P[atton]" Cave and Basin, J.E.H. Macdonald journal excerpts, Roundtable with Leslie Taylor, etc. (n.d.) S13 / I / B / 10 : "The Travelling Med Show - don hill 345 4207" (n.d.) S13 / I / B / 11 : "The Dinosaurs - Quirks and Quarks Spring 1992" S13 / I / B / 12 : "Joan Murray Oct. 1971"
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Engler, Bruno
Locke, Harvey
Subject Access
Research
Environment
National parks and reserves
History
Arts
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Cave and Basin
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Ski Better with Hans Gmoser

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55288
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one vinyl record copy of "Ski Better with Hans Gmoser: 29 Skiing Exercises, with Music" instructional recording.
Date Range
[1970 - 1980]
Reference Code
S47 / XIV / B / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Published record
More detail
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M57
S47
V40
Series
S47 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal
Sous-Fonds
S47
Sub-Series
S47 / XIV / B : Family and personal
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
S47 / XIV / B / 1
GMD
Sound recording
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Westmount Records, narrated by Hans Gmoser
Date Range
[1970 - 1980]
Physical Description
1 vinyl record
Scope & Content
File consists of one vinyl record copy of "Ski Better with Hans Gmoser: 29 Skiing Exercises, with Music" instructional recording.
Material Details
File includes vinyl record and original case. Back of case includes brief biography/summary by Elfie Grillmair and John Warren, and a short introduction by Hans Gmoser.
Name Access
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Recreation
Sports
Winter sports
Skiing
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected sound recordings (File 2 of 3)

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54325
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 30 sound recording items (26 audio tapes, 4 audio film reels, various sizes). Content pertains to original recordings made by Nick Morant, various dates (see "Content Details" for list of individual recording contents). Recordings all individually labelled by Nicholas Morant. Recor…
Date Range
ca. 1930
[ca. 1930 - a. 1940]
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1950]
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1960]
1954-1957
1967
1965 - 1985
Reference Code
S20 / III / D1 / 34 to 63
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Sound recording
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
S20
Sub-Series
S20 / III / D : Personal and family records : collected material
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
S20 / III / D1 / 34 to 63
GMD
Film
Sound recording
Responsibility
Recorded by Nichols Morant
Date Range
ca. 1930
[ca. 1930 - a. 1940]
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1950]
[ca. 1945 - ca. 1960]
1954-1957
1967
1965 - 1985
Physical Description
30 sound recordings: film reels, audio tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of 30 sound recording items (26 audio tapes, 4 audio film reels, various sizes). Content pertains to original recordings made by Nick Morant, various dates (see "Content Details" for list of individual recording contents). Recordings all individually labelled by Nicholas Morant. Recordings consist of broadcasts, concert music, comedy skits, etc., ranging in dates from the 1930's to 1980's.
Notes
Items labelled individually by Nicholas Morant.
Name Access
Lauder, Harry
Teyte, Maggie
Subject Access
Music
Concert
Travel
Radio
Comedy
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
England
Peru
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Series 14 – Goon Squad (S20/III/D1/34) Series 6 – 2 Sides (S20/III/D1/35a & 35b)
I: Peru – Old Timers – I Can Hear It
II: Concert Music Series 5 – Broadcast Pickups (S20/III/D1/36) Series II – Mexican Waltes ((S20/III/D1/37) Palm Court Concert (S20/III/D1/38) Series III – Million Strings Swiss Recordings (S20/III/D1/39) “The Continentals” Halifax CBC Pick-up 13 (S20/III/D1/40) Series XII Broadcast Pickups (S20/III/D1/41) Assortment – Broadcast Music 1965 1985 (S20/III/D1/42) Broadcast Music 1967 (S20/III/D1/43) Series 4 – McDowell’s Music etc. (S20/III/D1/44) Series VIII – “Leicester Square” (S20/III/D1/45) Series I (S20/III/D1/46)
1. Harpo Marx 2. Parisian Touch Series 15 – Moran Mack – Oldtime Records (S20/III/D1/47) Series VII – Strings Music – Dancing Zither – South American Mood I (S20/III/D1/48) South American Harp Flute Indienne & Asst. (S20/III/D1/49) Goon Shows (S20/III/D1/50) “No No Nanette” (S20/III/D1/51) Broadcast Pickups ’65 – ’85 (S20/III/D1/52) Series 10 – Souvenir of Vienna – Welcome (Zither) (S20/III/D1/53) Series II – Concert Music from 1930’s (S20/III/D1/54) Quentin Maclean ORGAN (S20/III/D1/55) Series 9 – Concert Music (S20/III/D1/56) ‘78” Series – Flute Duet, Burgess Meredith, Benny Show, 1949 (S20/III/D1/57) Concert Music – Ivor Novello, Piano Waltes (S20/III/D1/58) Maggie Teyte – Some 1900 Music (S20/III/D1/59) “78s” 1930’s Sir Harry Lauder, Jewish Comedian (1920’s), Ketelby Records, Maggie Teyte (S20/III/D1/60) [Untitled] 78 reel (S20/III/D1/61) Peru – Mountains (S20/III/D1/62) Seranata – “Song of the Nightingale” (S20/III/D1/63)
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"A Talk Without Words", "World At Your Feet" Music Recordings

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54327
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
More detail
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"
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