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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
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"
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Assorted Prints, Some Mounted and Signed

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54135
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 41 photographic prints (32 b&w and 9 colour). Content pertains to the CPR and Canadian Pacific companies, Canadian landscapes (including Mount Assiniboine), a portrait of Jimmy Simpson Sr., and three images (mounted and signed by Nicholas Morant) depicting female models posing with…
Date Range
1938
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1940] [ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1970]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 5 to 41 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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 - 5 to 41 O.S.
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1938
[ca. 1935 - ca. 1940] [ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1970]
Physical Description
41 Photographs: prints; b&w and colour
History / Biographical
Jimmy Simpson Sr. was a backpacker and outfitter in the Banff / Rocky Mountains region. He built the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge near Bow Lake which him and his wife Williamina ran from 1920 - 1945, and led many hunting and climbing expeditions in the area. Jimmy and Williamina had three children: Jimmy Simpson Jr. (who took over the Lodge in 1945), and daughters Margaret and Mary Simpson who became famous as professional ice skaters, the 'Simpson Sisters' in the late 1930's.
Scope & Content
File consists of 41 photographic prints (32 b&w and 9 colour). Content pertains to the CPR and Canadian Pacific companies, Canadian landscapes (including Mount Assiniboine), a portrait of Jimmy Simpson Sr., and three images (mounted and signed by Nicholas Morant) depicting female models posing with skis and skates.
Notes
Items V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 1 to 4 are stored separately in file box with items V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 649 to 688
Storage Range
In file box V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 5 to V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 41 O.S.
Name Access
Simpson, Jimmy
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Landscapes
Skiing
Skating
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
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 prints. Items must be stored in appropriate conditions.
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Biographical Source Notes
https://albertaonrecord.ca/jimmy-simpson-family-fonds
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Ballard family, England, Western Canada and United States travel photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs and postcard prints pertaining to the Ballard family and their travels within England, Western Canada and the United States. Includes images of Jack Ballard[?] and children Sidney and Shirley Ballard; Stonehenge; transport and telegraph stations; foot bridges, hiking, c…
Date Range
1903
1907-1909
[1910-1915]
[1920-1924]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 173 to 201
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E4 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 173 to 201
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1903
1907-1909
[1910-1915]
[1920-1924]
Physical Description
29 photographs : b&w prints ; 16.5 x 10.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs and postcard prints pertaining to the Ballard family and their travels within England, Western Canada and the United States. Includes images of Jack Ballard[?] and children Sidney and Shirley Ballard; Stonehenge; transport and telegraph stations; foot bridges, hiking, canoeing and camping scenes; and the Totem Cafe in Montana. Locations include: New Iskoot, Aiyanish[?], Echo Lake, 25 Mile Cabin, Yellowstone [Montana], Iron River, and Idaho.
Notes
Some items are dated and/or contain personal letters written on the back.
Name Access
Ballard, Sidney
Ballard, Shirley
Ballard, Jack
Subject Access
Travel
Hiking
Hunting
Wildlife
Family and personal life
Canoes and canoeing
Boats
Transportation
Businesses
Children
Cabins
Landscapes
Land, settlement and immigration
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Echo Lake
United States of America
New York
Montana
Yellowstone
Idaho
Wisconsin
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff and area landscapes, natural views

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55023
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 42 photographs pertaining to landscape views, wildlife, and hiking and horseback riding trips within Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Includes images of Goat Cave, trips through Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, the Banff animal paddock, CPR trains travelling through …
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
1921
1923
ca.1930-1940]
1940
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 91 to 132
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 91 to 132
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Item LUX/I/D6c/PA-129 produced by A.S. Williams
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
1921
1923
ca.1930-1940]
1940
Physical Description
42 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 42 photographs pertaining to landscape views, wildlife, and hiking and horseback riding trips within Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Includes images of Goat Cave, trips through Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, the Banff animal paddock, CPR trains travelling through the Canadian Rockies, and hoodoo rock formations. One photograph depicts unidentified riders on horseback during winter, annotated “Carnival 1923” [Banff Winter Carnival?]
Notes
Two individuals in photos identified by their titles and last names [“Mrs. Hutchings” and “Mr. Edwards”], but first names not confirmed
Items PA-108 to 119 in file consist of 6 unique images and one duplicate of each image [12 photographs total]
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Wildlife
Animals
Horses
Horseback riding
Hiking
Landscapes
Trains
Canadian Pacific Railway
Animal Paddock
Banff Winter Carnival
Mountain Goat
Geological formation
Geology
Elk
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff
Johnston Canyon
Marble Canyon
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff and area scenic views, King Edward Hotel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55027
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 14 b&w photograph prints [loose and on matboard]. Content pertains to local views near Banff, including Georgina Luxton riding in a carriage along Tunnel Mountain Trail, a hunting trip north of Banff with guide George Harrison[?], the King Edward Hotel building exterior and surroun…
Date Range
1904-1905
1910
[ca.1910-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 220 to 233
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Professional and Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 220 to 233
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Items LUX/I/D6c/PA-232 and 233 produced by Norman Luxton
Date Range
1904-1905
1910
[ca.1910-1920]
Physical Description
10 photographs : b&w ; 29.5 x 18 cm or smaller -- 4 photographs : b&w prints on matboard ; 35.5 x 14 cm and 25 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 14 b&w photograph prints [loose and on matboard]. Content pertains to local views near Banff, including Georgina Luxton riding in a carriage along Tunnel Mountain Trail, a hunting trip north of Banff with guide George Harrison[?], the King Edward Hotel building exterior and surrounding property [1904-1910] and an event hosted in the hotel, and panoramic views of Banff and a waterfront area [Lake Minnewanka?] taken by Norman Luxton.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Harrison, George
Subject Access
Landscapes
Horses
Horseback riding
Sports
Recreation
Hunting
Family and personal life
Businesses
Hotels
Construction
Communities
Land use
Townsite development
Mountains
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Minnewanka
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items stored in three file folders: PA-220 to 222 [Tunnel Mountain Trail and hunting trip]; PA-223 to 231 [King Edward Hotel]; and PA-232 to 233 [Banff & area panoramas]
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photograph prints depicting members of the Banff Gun Club, including Norman Luxton. Photographs pertain to local hunting excursions including the Lake Louise area and canyon views; interior views of the Banff Gun Club building including a fireplace built by Norman Luxton [1924]; tr…
Date Range
[ca.1920-1910]
1924
1927
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3d / PA - 1 to 24
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  33 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D3 : Organizations
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3d / PA - 1 to 24
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1920-1910]
1924
1927
Physical Description
24 photographs : b&w ; 11 x 9 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photograph prints depicting members of the Banff Gun Club, including Norman Luxton. Photographs pertain to local hunting excursions including the Lake Louise area and canyon views; interior views of the Banff Gun Club building including a fireplace built by Norman Luxton [1924]; trap shooting at a gun range in Banff; and Norman Luxton posing with pet dogs [including “Barney”], and with other Gun Club members [including L.C. Brown, W. Miller, J. Sturdy, L.C. Braken, and “McKenzie”]. Most individuals in photographs are not named.
Notes
File contains multiple duplicates
Items LUX/I/D3d/PA-1 to 17 developed by company Byron Harmon Photography; original storage envelope kept in file with prints
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Hunting
Banff Gun Club
Shooting
Membership
Club
Animals
Dogs
Recreation
Sports
Travel
Landscapes
Community life
Family and personal life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Louise
Language
English
Related Material
Duplicate negative copies of some photographs in file processed as LUX/I/D3d/NA-1 to NA-12
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title retrieved from loose note stored in file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Banff townsite, road trip, Luxton family home, Indigenous families

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54975
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photograph prints pertaining to attractions in and near Banff including the Animal Paddock and golfing at Banff Springs; the Luxton family home and garden and a stray dog on the Luxton property; an unidentified Indigenous couple, two individuals and a family posing near teepees [po…
Date Range
[1905-1908]
[1915-1930]
[1935-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 127 to 172
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E4 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 127 to 172
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1905-1908]
[1915-1930]
[1935-1940]
Physical Description
46 photographs : b&w prints; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photograph prints pertaining to attractions in and near Banff including the Animal Paddock and golfing at Banff Springs; the Luxton family home and garden and a stray dog on the Luxton property; an unidentified Indigenous couple, two individuals and a family posing near teepees [possibly members of the Stoney Nakoda tribe in Morley]; a road trip to Sinclair Canyon with Norman Luxton and friends; and various scenic views of Banff and surrounding area including Sundance Lodge.
Notes
Photographs are not dated - date ranges provided are estimates by Processing Archivist based on content and format of file contents
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Aerial photography
Animal Paddock
Animals
Dogs
Family and personal life
Landscapes
Land, settlement and immigration
Teepees
Townsite development
Travel
Camping
Public events
Communities
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Items placed in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First nations
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one colour photograph depicting a view of Bow Lake, taken in October 1983.
Date Range
1983
Reference Code
LUX / III / A3c / PA - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A3 : Collected material
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A3c / PA - 1
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1983
Physical Description
1 photograph : col. print ; 10 x 10 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one colour photograph depicting a view of Bow Lake, taken in October 1983.
Notes
Photograph is annotated on back: "Bow Lakes Oct. /83"
Subject Access
Environment
Landscapes
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Bow Lake
Language
English
Conservation
Item stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Bow Valley area, mountain ranges and views

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55530
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 34 photographs depicting views of the Bow Valley and surrounding areas, and Quebec. Depicted locations include Chinaman's Peak (now Ha Ling), End Mountain, Fairholme Range, Mount McDougall, Mount Chester, Mount Galatea, Fisher Range in Kananaskis, Mount Lougheed and Mount Sparrowha…
Date Range
1938-1939
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 171 to 204
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 171 to 204
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1938-1939
Physical Description
34 photographs : b&w prints ; 11 x 7 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 34 photographs depicting views of the Bow Valley and surrounding areas, and Quebec. Depicted locations include Chinaman's Peak (now Ha Ling), End Mountain, Fairholme Range, Mount McDougall, Mount Chester, Mount Galatea, Fisher Range in Kananaskis, Mount Lougheed and Mount Sparrowhawk in Alberta; and the Laurentian Mountains and St Adele (Quebec).
Notes
Some photographs are individually captioned with locations, dates and other related information
Subject Access
Exploration
Travel
Mountains
Landscapes
Environment
Hiking
Recreation
Summit
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Bow Valley
Kananaskis
Quebec
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright status unknown
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Buildings and bridges

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55555
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to cabins and houses, a boat launch and waterfront building, metal and wooden bridges, and an early view of a residential street in Banff facing Cascade Mountain.
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 131 to 148
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 131 to 148
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Physical Description
18 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to cabins and houses, a boat launch and waterfront building, metal and wooden bridges, and an early view of a residential street in Banff facing Cascade Mountain.
Subject Access
Home
Buildings
Bridges
Landscapes
Mountains
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Cascade Mountain
Language
N/A
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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