Research Collections

1723 Copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ Possibly Morant’s (?) and Japanese Stamp Collection

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; …

Date Range: 1723; [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / V500 / S20

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: Unknown

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant (?), Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1723; [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Physical Description: 2 books (1 published, 1 stamp book)

History / Biographical: Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) was born in Cornwall and eventually became a Doctor of Divinity. Prideaux was an author of multiple textual works pertaining to faith and particularly Christianity. He was the Dean of Norwich from 1702 until his death in 1724.

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; front believed to be by Nicholas Morant (?), side unknown. Also includes book of Japanese stamps collected by Nicholas Morant; many not dated, various designs and sizes, annotated on covers with Nicholas Morant's personal ink stamp.

Storage Range: In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 75 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 91

Subject Access: Religion; Biography; Stamps; Postage

Geographic Access: England; Japan; Canada

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).

Language: English

Conservation: 'Mahomet' book must be stored with protective barrier to prevent further damage (i.e. acid-free paper).

Creator: Humphrey Prideaux, Nicholas Morant

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/prideaux

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Aboriginal cultures in Alberta : five-hundred generations

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2004

Publisher: Edmonton : Provincial Museum of Alberta

Call Number: 07.2 Al1b c.1 07.2 Allb c.2

Responsibility: Susan Berry and Jack Brink

Publisher: Edmonton : Provincial Museum of Alberta

Published Date: 2004

Physical Description: vii, 81 p. : col. ill., col. ports

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Archaeology; Art; Buffalo; Canada. Indian Affairs Branch; Education; Government; Medicine; Missionaries; Politics; Religion; Treaties

Notes: Supported by Syncrude

ISBN: 0778528529

Accession Number: 40500 08-01-04 2017.8669

Call Number: 07.2 Al1b c.1 07.2 Allb c.2

Collection: Archives Library

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"And Martha served" : history of The Sisters of St. Martha, Antigonish, Nova Scotia

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2000

Author: Cameron, James D

Call Number: 08.1 C14a

Author: Cameron, James D

Published Date: 2000

Physical Description: 352p. : ill

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Canmore; Crowsnest Pass; Education; Exshaw; Medicine; Mineral Springs Hospital; Nursing; Religion

ISBN: 1551093286

Accession Number: 37000

Call Number: 08.1 C14a

Collection: Archives Library

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A brief illustrated guide to understanding Islam

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1997

Author: Ibrahim, I. A.

Publisher: Houston, TX : Darussalam

Edition: 2nd ed., 3rd printing

Call Number: 05.5 Ib7a

1 website

Author: Ibrahim, I. A.

Responsibility: I. A. Ibrahim

Edition: 2nd ed., 3rd printing

Publisher: Houston, TX : Darussalam

Published Date: 1997

Physical Description: 74 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Religion

ISBN: 9960340112

Call Number: 05.5 Ib7a

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: URL pertains to the the books official website

Websites

https://www.islam-guide.com/

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Connor's man: piloting salvation in pre-provincial Alberta

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Medium: Library - Periodical

Author: van Wass, Courtney

Publisher: Calgary : Historical Society of Alberta.

Call Number: P

Author: van Wass, Courtney

Publisher: Calgary : Historical Society of Alberta.

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Ralph Connor Memorial United Church; Biking; Authors; Canmore; Religion

Notes: In Alberta History, winter 2018, vol. 66, no. 1

Call Number: P

Collection: Archives Library

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Danger, death and disaster in the Crowsnest Pass mines 1902-1928

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2004

Author: Buckley, Karen

Publisher: Calgary : University of Calgary Press

Call Number: 08.3 C88bu

Author: Buckley, Karen

Publisher: Calgary : University of Calgary Press

Published Date: 2004

Physical Description: xxvi, 189 p. : ill

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Coal and coal mines; Ethnic groups; Labour unions; Religion

ISBN: 1-55238-132-3

Accession Number: 38000

Call Number: 08.3 C88bu

Collection: Archives Library

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Group comforting : Ka-keh-ci-hi-to-win

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Medium: Library - Periodical

Author: Meili, Dianne

Call Number: P

Author: Meili, Dianne

Physical Description: p. 4-7 : ill

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Indians; Religion; Schools

Notes: In Legacy, vol.7, no. 1 (Spring 2002)

Call Number: P

Collection: Archives Library

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Growing their own

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Medium: Library - Periodical

Author: Chandler, Graham

Call Number: P

Author: Chandler, Graham

Physical Description: p.33-36 : ill

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Beaver; Folklore; Medicine; Religion

Notes: In Beaver, vol. 85, no.1 (February/March 2005). -- Article pertains to tobacco and the Blackfoot Indian

Call Number: P

Collection: Archives Library

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Growing their own

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Medium: Library - Periodical

Author: Chandler, Graham

Call Number: P

Author: Chandler, Graham

Physical Description: p.33-36 : ill

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Beaver; Folklore; Medicine; Religion

Notes: In Beaver, vol. 85, no.1 (February/March 2005). -- Article pertains to tobacco and the Blackfoot Indian

Call Number: P

Collection: Archives Library

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Haida myths illustrated in argillite carvings

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1953

Author: Barbeau, Marius

Publisher: Ottawa : National Museum of Canada

Call Number: E98 S3 B3

Author: Barbeau, Marius

Responsibility: by Marcus Barbeau

Publisher: Ottawa : National Museum of Canada

Published Date: 1953

Physical Description: 417p : ill

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Haida Indians; Indians of Notyh America - Sculpture; Indians of North America - Religion and mythology

Notes: Bibliography: p 415-417

Call Number: E98 S3 B3

Location: Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access

Collection: Art Library

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