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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
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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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Banff Springs Hotel posters

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 colour promotional posters for Canadian Pacific. Content pertains to identical views of the Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow Valley, two of which have explanatory text below. Text reads, "Banff in the Canadian Rockies Travel Canadian Pacific". Image used in posters was taken by Ni…
Date Range
1958
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 52 to 54 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Poster
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 - 52 to 54 O.S.
GMD
Poster
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
Posters: prints; colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 colour promotional posters for Canadian Pacific. Content pertains to identical views of the Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow Valley, two of which have explanatory text below. Text reads, "Banff in the Canadian Rockies Travel Canadian Pacific". Image used in posters was taken by Nicholas Morant.
Notes
Originally stored together in cardboard poster tube, labelled as follows: "Banff Poster Sulfur View" "POSTER (1958) BOW VALLEY with B.S. HOTEL"
Storage Range
In V500 oversize storage
Subject Access
Travel
tourism
Banff Springs Hotel
Canadian Pacific
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
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 with protective mylar barriers in oversize storage to prevent further damage.
Creator
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Black and white Canadian Pacific prints

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertisin…
Date Range
1940
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 13 to 66
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  8 images  
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
V635 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
V635
Accession Number
5757
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 13 to 66
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
1940
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]
Physical Description
54 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertising, and feature excursions led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Some photographs not dated, but likely similar in age to other items dated 1940.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Canadian Pacific
Advertising
Landscapes
Banff Springs Hotel
Hotel
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Peyto Lake
Wolverine Plateau
Scarab Lake
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Canadian Pacific Landscape Posters

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54183
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 large printed posters, colour. Content pertains to promotional tourism imagery produced by Nicholas Morant, depicting various Canadian landscapes and sights. Most of posters depict regions in or close to the Rocky Mountains, with additional images featuring areas in Nova Scotia …
Date Range
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 14 to 37 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Poster
Textual record
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 - 14 to 37 O.S.
GMD
Poster
Textual record
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant , Canadian Pacific
Date Range
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
Physical Description
Posters: paper; colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 large printed posters, colour. Content pertains to promotional tourism imagery produced by Nicholas Morant, depicting various Canadian landscapes and sights. Most of posters depict regions in or close to the Rocky Mountains, with additional images featuring areas in Nova Scotia and Quebec and some which do not mention locations in their titles.
Notes
Items originally stored together in large poster tube, labelled : "Montreal Quebec - 8 I '63 Canada Postage 15 [cents]" "Mr. Nick Morant, P.O. Box 1288, Banff, Alberta. Department of Publc Relations Canadian Pacific Railway Company Windsor Station - Montreal 3, Quebec" "OLD CP VIEWS - Kodaks - " "CP Airline Plane / Chateau Frontenac / Sulphur Mt. Skyline View / Evangeline Church / Kick. Horse - Mt. Field / Kick Horse Canyon with Train / Empress Hotel / BS Hotel from Sulphur Mt. / Quebec Windmills / Yoho Valley Hi-Line Trail / Peggy's Cove / Thompson River View / Moraine Lake Scenic / Icefields / Yoho Valley / Lake Louise / Lake O'Hara / 'Canadian' Stoney Cr. / Freight nr. Lake Louise / Empress of Britain (painting)"
Storage Range
In oversize storage as V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 14 O.S. to V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 37 O.S.
Subject Access
tourism
Advertising
Canadian Pacific
Travel
Landscapes
Trains
Mountains
Scenery
Empress Hotel
Hotels
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Yoho National Park
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
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
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Canadian Pacific trail riders photos

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54355
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 32 black and white prints produced by Canadian Pacific for promotional/publishing purposes. Images depict individuals and groups of members from the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies standing and on horseback, group photos under a large tent, posing by mountain landscapes, etc. …
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
1955
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 85 to 116
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
V635 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
V635
Accession Number
5757
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 85 to 116
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
1955
Physical Description
32 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 32 black and white prints produced by Canadian Pacific for promotional/publishing purposes. Images depict individuals and groups of members from the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies standing and on horseback, group photos under a large tent, posing by mountain landscapes, etc. Most photographs have Canadian Pacific Railway stamp on the back, some are dated 1955 with stamp, some annotated in pencil.
Notes
Some images signed "Helen Ramsay" (possibly photographer)
Name Access
Ramsay, Helen
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Horses
Packing
Trails
Mountain
Landscapes
Travel
Tourism
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Rockies Promotional Posters (Canadian Pacific)

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 promotional posters (colour) for Canadian Pacific. Content pertains to images of different locations within the Canadian Rockies with the specific location listed below each photograph. Images produced by Nicholas Morant for purpose of promoting tourism to Western Canada. Feature…
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 40 to 48 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Poster
Textual record
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 - 40 to 48 O.S.
GMD
Poster
Textual record
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
Physical Description
9 Posters: colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 promotional posters (colour) for Canadian Pacific. Content pertains to images of different locations within the Canadian Rockies with the specific location listed below each photograph. Images produced by Nicholas Morant for purpose of promoting tourism to Western Canada. Featured locations include Mt. Eisenhower, Mt. Rundle, and Moraine Lake; also images of a freight train travelling around Morant's Curve near Lake Louise, and 'The Canadian' train (close-up) turning a corner after crossing a bridge.
Notes
Originally stored together with June 1961 calendar, which has been moved to storage with other calendars under same sub-series. Items were kept in brown paper packaging, labelled: "116 Old CPR Poster Scenics Canadian - Stoney Creek Freight - Diesel M-113 Moraine Lake Scenics 2x Transport Truck Vermillion Lake Scenic" "Lou K 116" "From: C.P. Windsor Station MONTREAL" "Mr. Nick Morant c/o STATION AGENT BANFF, ALBERTA" (writing scribbled over with marker)
Subject Access
Trains
Travel
tourism
Landscapes
Canadian Pacific Railway
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
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 being stored together must be covered with a protective barrier such as acid-free paper to prevent damage from contact with adjacent items in storage.
Creator
Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Chateau Frontenac - Series C

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54314
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 81 negative photographs (b&w and colour), 38 colour transparencies and 2 b&w prints. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway's Chateau Frontenac hotel in Quebec City, QC. Images include interior views of dining area and staged buffet dinner photos, bedrooms, and exterior views…
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
1964
1966
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 47
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
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 / 47
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
1964
1966
Physical Description
121 Photographs: negatives, transparencies and prints; b&w, colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 81 negative photographs (b&w and colour), 38 colour transparencies and 2 b&w prints. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway's Chateau Frontenac hotel in Quebec City, QC. Images include interior views of dining area and staged buffet dinner photos, bedrooms, and exterior views of hotel. Some photos dated 1964 and 1966.
Notes
Contains duplicates. Negatives, transparencies and prints stored in separate file boxes.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Chateau Frontenac
Hotel
Geographic Access
Canada
Quebec
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Colour CPR Photographs and Professional Images of Ivy ('Willie') and Nicholas Morant

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 65 b&w and 30 colour prints, various sizes. Photographs pertain to Nicholas and Willie Morant and the CPR; include photographs of Nicholas Morant at various ages while working professionally, including some taken by his wife Ivy 'Willie' Morant. Also contains photographs of Ivy and…
Date Range
1938
1940 - 1944
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1955]
[ca. 1970?]
ca. 1979
[ca. 1980 - ca. 1990]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 5 / II / PA - 505 to 599
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  9 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 / II / PA - 505 to 599
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant and Ivy 'Willie' Morant
Date Range
1938
1940 - 1944
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1955]
[ca. 1970?]
ca. 1979
[ca. 1980 - ca. 1990]
Physical Description
95 Photographs: prints; b&w and colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 65 b&w and 30 colour prints, various sizes. Photographs pertain to Nicholas and Willie Morant and the CPR; include photographs of Nicholas Morant at various ages while working professionally, including some taken by his wife Ivy 'Willie' Morant. Also contains photographs of Ivy and Nicholas Morant together and photographs of Ivy Morant. Nearly all colour prints and several b&w images pertain to the CPR and depict active trains (various dates).
Storage Range
In file box V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 326 to V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 648
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Trains
Geographic Access
Canada
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 items. File must be stored in appropriate conditions.
Creator
Nicholas Morant and Ivy Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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CPR Advertising Posters and Glacier House Blueprints

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 printed posters and 2 pages with blueprints/illustrations. Content pertains to colour advertisements for the Canadian Pacific Railroad (one promoting a new route to Thunder Bay via Winnipeg on the CPR, one advertising 'The Red Letter Day' in 1986 as the CPR opened up a direct lin…
Date Range
[ca. 1900 to ca. 1925]
1926
[ca. 1940 to ca. 1970]
[ca. 1980 to ca. 1990]
1986
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 9 to 13 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Blueprint
Poster
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 - 9 to 13 O.S.
GMD
Textual record
Blueprint
Poster
Responsibility
Nichols Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1900 to ca. 1925]
1926
[ca. 1940 to ca. 1970]
[ca. 1980 to ca. 1990]
1986
Physical Description
6 Prints: posters and blueprints/illustrations; colour and b&w
History / Biographical
The Glacier House was originally built in 1886 to remove the burden of heavy dining cars by acting as one of multiple attractive pit stops for CPR passengers to take their meals. The building was expanded multiple times over the following 3 decades to accommodate a growing demand for overnight accommodation and increased railway traffic. Glacier House became less marketable by the 20's as dining service improved onboard trains, and the building closed in 1925. Plans were made for new extensions in 1926, but these were never realized.
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 printed posters and 2 pages with blueprints/illustrations. Content pertains to colour advertisements for the Canadian Pacific Railroad (one promoting a new route to Thunder Bay via Winnipeg on the CPR, one advertising 'The Red Letter Day' in 1986 as the CPR opened up a direct line from the Atlantic to Pacific coasts, and one reprint of a poster, date unknown, which originally promoted the CPR in the early 20th century). Also consists of a blueprint design for a proposed extension to the original Glacier House building in the Selkirks (dated 1926) and one print copy of a painted illustration depicting another proposed building design for the Glacier House, date unknown. The blueprint and illustration are possibly more recent copies of older items, and therefore a later date range of [ca. 1940 to ca. 1970] has been added to this file description.
Storage Range
In oversize storage as V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 9 O.S. to V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 13 O.S.
Subject Access
Travel
tourism
Hotels
Canadian Pacific Railway
Glacier House
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
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
Conservation
Items in this file must be stored in mylar to prevent further surface damage while in storage.
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/bc/rogers/decouvrir-discover/natcul6.aspx http://www.geog.uvic.ca/dept2/faculty/smithd/477/2010/2010_05_paper.pdf http://doug56.net/CPRMS1887/glacier-house.html
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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