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Letter from CPR (1895) re: Death of Burton Wheatley

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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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The Selkirk Range Text and Maps

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54163
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 volumes, 1 textual and 1 cartographic, from 'The Selkirk Range British Columbia'. Volume 1 pertains to a textual account of the Selkirk region; volume 2 pertains to a collection of various topographical maps of the Selkirk region. Volume 1 is signed by Emmeline Wheeler.
Date Range
1951
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
More detail
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 / 52 to 53
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
Responsibility
Produced by A.O. Wheeler
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
Textual record: book & Cartographic records: maps
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 volumes, 1 textual and 1 cartographic, from 'The Selkirk Range British Columbia'. Volume 1 pertains to a textual account of the Selkirk region; volume 2 pertains to a collection of various topographical maps of the Selkirk region. Volume 1 is signed by Emmeline Wheeler.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 53.
Name Access
Wheeler, A.O.
Subject Access
Travel
Geography
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Selkirks
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
A.O. Wheeler
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Z-245. Passenger special, 1954

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Canadian Pacific Railway passenger train near Canmore and at "Morant's Curve" near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB
Date Range
1954
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / c / A5 / Z-245
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Transparency
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Series
I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
1.c. Darkroom files : colour II
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / c / A5 / Z-245
GMD
Film
Transparency
Date Range
1954
Physical Description
5 photographs : col. slides ; large format 17.5 x 12 cm
Scope & Content
Canadian Pacific Railway passenger train near Canmore and at "Morant's Curve" near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB
Name Access
Morant, Nicholas (Nick)
Subject Access
Advertising
Canadian Pacific Railway
Train
Trains
Photography
Scenery
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Morant's Curve
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
NA
Finding Aid
yes
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Stamped, Framed Correspondence (Nicholas Morant and Edward Milkis)

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
Framed letter written by Nicholas Morant addressed to TV and Film Producer Edward Milkis following the creation of film "Silver Streak" (1976). Letter is typed, with "BULL SHIT!" stamped multiple times across front. Also includes Nicholas Morant's professional stamp and satirical illustration by Mo…
Date Range
1976
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 60 (O.S.)
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Textual record
Private 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
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 60 (O.S.)
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1976
Physical Description
1 framed letter (wood frame), typed; 1 letter, typed, attached to back of frame
History / Biographical
Edward Milkis (1931 - 1996) was a film and television producer. Milkis was best known for his work with the original "Star Trek" series (1968 - 1969), and other TV shows such as "The Brady Bunch" (1969 - 1972), "Laverne & Shirley" (1976 - 1983) and "Happy Days" (1974 - 1984). Milkis was also the producer for multiple films, including "Silver Streak" (1976) starring Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor and Jill Clayburgh. Nicholas Morant was involved with "Silver Streak" while he took action shots of the cast and photos of the train segment of the film set, while working for the Canadian Pacific Railway company as their Special Photographer (much of the filming took place aboard a Canadian Pacific train, explaining Morant's involvement). It is likely Milkis and Morant became acquainted while working on the set of "Silver Streak" together.
Scope & Content
Framed letter written by Nicholas Morant addressed to TV and Film Producer Edward Milkis following the creation of film "Silver Streak" (1976). Letter is typed, with "BULL SHIT!" stamped multiple times across front. Also includes Nicholas Morant's professional stamp and satirical illustration by Morant of unidentified creature. Signed "Marantz" on bottom (an inside joke which Morant usually applied to gag letters and notes for friends and colleagues). Response letter (signed) from Edward Milkis typed onto paper with "Silver Streak" film logo is attached to back, dated July 30, 1976 .
Notes
From collection of items formerly on display in Nick and Ivy "Willie" Morant's Banff home.
Name Access
Milkis, Edward
Subject Access
Film
Movie
Silver Streak
Illustration
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant, Edward Milkis
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0587558/?ref_=ttfc_fc_cr2 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075223/locations?ref_=tt_dt_dt https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075223/fullcredits?ref_=ttloc_sa_1
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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R-102. Bulk grain train, M-113, Lake Louise '77

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
At "Morant's Curve" on Canadian Pacific Railway near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB
Date Range
1977
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / b / A2 / NA / R-102
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Negative
Transparency
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Series
I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
1.b.A2 Darkroom files : black/white I
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / b / A2 / NA / R-102
GMD
Film
Negative
Transparency
Date Range
1977
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w negatives ; 5.71 x 5.71 cm
Scope & Content
At "Morant's Curve" on Canadian Pacific Railway near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB
Name Access
Morant, Nicholas (Nick)
Subject Access
Advertising
Canadian Pacific Railway
Train
Trains
Photography
Scenery
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Morant's Curve
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
NA
Finding Aid
yes
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
The A2 denotes part I (one) of the b&w series ; A3 denotes part II (two)
Processing Status
Processed
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Z-344. Canadian, Lake Louise S curve

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
"The Canadian" passenger train, Canadian Pacific Railway, at "Morant's Curve" near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB
Date Range
[c. 1930 - 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / c / A5 / NS / Z-344
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Transparency
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Series
I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
1.c. Darkroom files : colour II
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / c / A5 / NS / Z-344
GMD
Film
Transparency
Date Range
[c. 1930 - 1980]
Physical Description
2 photographs : col. slides ; large format 17.5 x 12 cm
Scope & Content
"The Canadian" passenger train, Canadian Pacific Railway, at "Morant's Curve" near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB
Name Access
Morant, Nicholas (Nick)
Subject Access
Advertising
Canadian Pacific Railway
Train
Trains
Photography
Scenery
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Morant's Curve
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Finding Aid
yes
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
The A5 denotes part II (two) of the colour series
Processing Status
Processed
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472. VIA Canadian, M-113, Lake Louise

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
"The Canadian" passenger train, Canadian Pacific Railway, at "Morant's Curve" near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB
Date Range
[c. 1930 - 1980]
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / b / A4 / NA - 472
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Negative
Transparency
More detail
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Series
I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
1.c. Darkroom files : colour I
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A / 1 / b / A4 / NA - 472
GMD
Film
Negative
Transparency
Date Range
[c. 1930 - 1980]
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. negative ; 5.71 x 5.71 cm
Scope & Content
"The Canadian" passenger train, Canadian Pacific Railway, at "Morant's Curve" near Lake Louise, Banff National Park AB
Name Access
Morant, Nicholas (Nick)
Subject Access
Advertising
Canadian Pacific Railway
Train
Trains
Photography
Scenery
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Morant's Curve
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
NA
Finding Aid
yes
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
The A4 denotes part I (one) of the colour series ; A5 deontes part II (two)
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
More detail
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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Booklets, Mollie Morant Poem, Signed Pat Brewster Book

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54142
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 textual items, various authors. Content pertains to a copy of 'The Last of the Buffalo' given to Nicholas Morant in 1940 by Norman Luxton; an Illustrated booklet hand-drawn by Cyril Harris for Nicholas and Ivy Morant; a copy of 'Paintings from the Wild' by Clarence Pillenius; a 1…
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
1946
1963
1977
1980
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 1 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Drawing
More detail
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 / 1 to 5
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Drawing
Responsibility
Various authors
Date Range
[ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
1946
1963
1977
1980
Physical Description
5 Textual Records: books, journal copy, illustrations
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 textual items, various authors. Content pertains to a copy of 'The Last of the Buffalo' given to Nicholas Morant in 1940 by Norman Luxton; an Illustrated booklet hand-drawn by Cyril Harris for Nicholas and Ivy Morant; a copy of 'Paintings from the Wild' by Clarence Pillenius; a 1946 journal publication containing a poem written by Mollie Morant; and a copy of 'Weathered Wood' by F.O. 'Pat' Brewster, signed.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 1 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 11
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Brewster, F.O.
Brewster, Pat
Morant, Ivy
Morant, Mollie
Harris, Cyril
Subject Access
Poetry
Publication
Arts
Buffalo
Geographic Access
Canada
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 with ink or other risky materials on the surface must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.
Creator
Various authors
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Signed Trail and Travel Guides, Signed Dan McCowan Books

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 published travel and trail guides and 2 other published books. Content pertains to one Rockies/Selkirks guide (signed by Nicholas Morant); 1 rock-climbing guide book signed with letter to Nick Morant by author Murray Toft; 'The Magic of Lake O'Hara' guide book signed with letter …
Date Range
1924
1948
1955
1981
1988
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 6 to 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
More detail
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 / 6 to 11
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Responsibility
Various authors
Date Range
1924
1948
1955
1981
1988
Physical Description
6 Textual records: books
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 published travel and trail guides and 2 other published books. Content pertains to one Rockies/Selkirks guide (signed by Nicholas Morant); 1 rock-climbing guide book signed with letter to Nick Morant by author Murray Toft; 'The Magic of Lake O'Hara' guide book signed with letter to Nick Morant by author Don Beers; Via Rail Canada travel guide book signed with letter to Nick Morant by author Bill Coo; and 2 books, both signed with personal notes to Nick and 'Willie' Morant by author Dan McCowan.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 1 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 11
Name Access
Toft, Murray
Beers, Donald
Coo, Bill
McCowan, Dan
Subject Access
Publication
Travel
tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Selkirks
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 with risky materials such as adhesives must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.
Creator
Various authors
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.

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