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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
metal, steel; metal, brass; skin
Catalogue Number
104.05.0026 a,b
Description
A strong, single edged hunting knife with a cross piece. The hilt of the knife is made of brass, and covered with leather. The blade is marked “Collins and Co. Hartford Serofino #17 (Galidad)”. (b) Sheath made of leather with steel tip and steel detailing. Leather is embossed with crown and leav…
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Title
Bowie Knife
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
metal, steel; metal, brass; skin
Dimensions
4.5 (widest point) x 37.0 cm
Description
A strong, single edged hunting knife with a cross piece. The hilt of the knife is made of brass, and covered with leather. The blade is marked “Collins and Co. Hartford Serofino #17 (Galidad)”. (b) Sheath made of leather with steel tip and steel detailing. Leather is embossed with crown and leaves. “LEGITIMUS” is stamped under the crown and the number ”10” is stamped on a cross piece above.
Subject
households
hunting
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.05.0026 a,b
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Date
1850 – 1885
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0399
Description
Lidded bowl, ivory coloured clay with transparent glaze and temmoku, iron content, slip decoration. Floral and calligraphy designs on lid and bowl. Incised writing inside lid. Distinguishing characteristic is notched lid handle and foot. Note unglazed band inside bowl rim where it meets the lid.
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Title
Bowl
Date
1850 – 1885
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
19.0 x 27.7 cm
Description
Lidded bowl, ivory coloured clay with transparent glaze and temmoku, iron content, slip decoration. Floral and calligraphy designs on lid and bowl. Incised writing inside lid. Distinguishing characteristic is notched lid handle and foot. Note unglazed band inside bowl rim where it meets the lid.
Subject
households
Edith Morse Robb
Edward S. Morse
Rokubei
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0399
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Date
1850 – 1885
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0414 a-h
Description
Hand thrown trim-footed deep, bell-shaped bowls. Were thrown then ridged and indented manually. Bowl interiors heavy white glaze with temmoku rim trim and centre design. Three bowls carry calligraphy in centre design, five carry lobster design. Exterior decoration of all bowls is geometric, diamond…
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Title
Bowl; Noodle Set
Date
1850 – 1885
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
8.0 x 14.4 cm
Description
Hand thrown trim-footed deep, bell-shaped bowls. Were thrown then ridged and indented manually. Bowl interiors heavy white glaze with temmoku rim trim and centre design. Three bowls carry calligraphy in centre design, five carry lobster design. Exterior decoration of all bowls is geometric, diamond shapes, and abstract temmoku designs over white glaze. All have signature stamp on base.
Subject
households
Edith Morse Robb
Edward S. Morse
Rokubei
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0414 a-h
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Date
1850 – 1885
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0415 a-e
Description
Hand thrown, trim footed bowls. Heavy white glaze throughout with temmoku brush decoration exterior only, glaze crazed. Signature stamp means "Sei" Roku for Saibei, original teacher or potter. Stamp seen on foot of two bowl and on remaining three can be seen on outside of bowls near base.
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Title
Bowl Set
Date
1850 – 1885
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
4.2 x 9.0 cm
Description
Hand thrown, trim footed bowls. Heavy white glaze throughout with temmoku brush decoration exterior only, glaze crazed. Signature stamp means "Sei" Roku for Saibei, original teacher or potter. Stamp seen on foot of two bowl and on remaining three can be seen on outside of bowls near base.
Subject
households
Edith Morse Robb
Edward S. Morse
Rokubei
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0415 a-e
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Date
1850 – 1885
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0416 a-c
Description
Hand thrown, trim footed bowls. Heavy white glaze throughout with temmoku and cobalt decoration exterior only, glaze crazed. Signature stamp means "Sei" for Seibei, original teacher potter. Design on bowl exteriors intermittent horizontal brown brush strokes with blue accents.
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Title
Bowl Set
Date
1850 – 1885
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
4.5 x 8.2 cm
Description
Hand thrown, trim footed bowls. Heavy white glaze throughout with temmoku and cobalt decoration exterior only, glaze crazed. Signature stamp means "Sei" for Seibei, original teacher potter. Design on bowl exteriors intermittent horizontal brown brush strokes with blue accents.
Subject
households
Edith Morse Robb
Edward S. Morse
Rokubei
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0416 a-c
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Date
2001
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.01.1040
Description
A simple flat copper bracelet folded under .50cm at each end. “HELEN LOVE GEORGE” is crudely engraved on the outside middle.
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Title
Bracelet
Date
2001
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.0 x 17.7 cm
Description
A simple flat copper bracelet folded under .50cm at each end. “HELEN LOVE GEORGE” is crudely engraved on the outside middle.
Subject
households
adornment
Credit
Gift of anonymous, 2001
Catalogue Number
103.01.1040
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Brochure contracts and notes, other documents

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55874
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, contracts, correspondence and other documents pertaining to travel and hiking brochure projects which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada.
Date Range
[ca.2000] - 2007
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 3
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.2000] - 2007
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, contracts, correspondence and other documents pertaining to travel and hiking brochure projects which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada.
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Travel
Tourism
Environment
Hiking
Guides
Trails
National parks and reserves
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Business licenses and applications

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56045
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of business licenses, application forms and letters of approval sent between Parks Canada and Ben Gadd's guiding company, Ben Gadd Interpretive Services. File includes laminated and paper business license cards used by Ben Gadd between 1997 and 2016.
Date Range
1996-2017
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 37 to 38
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 37 to 38
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Responsibility
Produced by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Parks Canada
Date Range
1996-2017
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of business licenses, application forms and letters of approval sent between Parks Canada and Ben Gadd's guiding company, Ben Gadd Interpretive Services. File includes laminated and paper business license cards used by Ben Gadd between 1997 and 2016.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
National parks and reserves
Guides
Guiding
Hiking
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1850 – 1910
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
104.19.0027
Description
A round wooden butter mold that is a circular press carved with a handle which passes through a hole in the top of the mold. The press has a thistle and leaf design carved into it.
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Title
Butter Mold
Date
1850 – 1910
Material
wood
Dimensions
12.5 cm
Description
A round wooden butter mold that is a circular press carved with a handle which passes through a hole in the top of the mold. The press has a thistle and leaf design carved into it.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.19.0027
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Date
1850 – 1925
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0032
Description
An oval silver-plated copper dish with a flared lip. The dish stands on a short pedestal with a square base. The dish has a tall arched handle that is hinged and attached on each side. The basket is decorated with ornate floral trim along the edge of the dish and along the top of the handle.
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Title
Cake Basket
Date
1850 – 1925
Material
metal
Dimensions
28.0 cm
Description
An oval silver-plated copper dish with a flared lip. The dish stands on a short pedestal with a square base. The dish has a tall arched handle that is hinged and attached on each side. The basket is decorated with ornate floral trim along the edge of the dish and along the top of the handle.
Subject
households
social customs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0032
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The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook - draft

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an annotated second draft of "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook" by Ben Gadd.
Date Range
2006
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 6
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
2006
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (1 volume : 287 pages)
Scope & Content
File consists of an annotated second draft of "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook" by Ben Gadd.
Notes
Title of volume draft in file is written as "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Bible"; name was edited prior to publication.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook - hiker questionnaires

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55785
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of questionnaires completed by hikers pertaining to various hiking trails and regions throughout Canada. Questionnaires were compiled and collected by Ben Gadd for use in his book "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook".
Date Range
2004-[ca.2007]
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 3
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Questionnaires produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
2004-[ca.2007]
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of questionnaires completed by hikers pertaining to various hiking trails and regions throughout Canada. Questionnaires were compiled and collected by Ben Gadd for use in his book "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook".
Subject Access
Hiking
Research
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook - illustrations

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56404
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Date Range
2004
2007
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 61
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 61
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
Responsibility
Illustrations produced by Lonnie Springer, Deke Hammell
Date Range
2004
2007
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records -- 6 illustrations
Scope & Content
File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Recreation
Hiking
Art
Artist
Research
Photography
Professional and Personal Life
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook - images and illustrations

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56403
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four CDs containing 235 image files, 10 text files and one PDF. Content pertains to cartoon illustrations by Lonnie Springer and photographs which were used in Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Date Range
2004-2007
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Digital image
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
GMD
Digital image
Responsibility
Some materials produced by Lonnie Springer
Date Range
2004-2007
Physical Description
4 compact discs : 246 digital files
Scope & Content
File consists of four CDs containing 235 image files, 10 text files and one PDF. Content pertains to cartoon illustrations by Lonnie Springer and photographs which were used in Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Notes
Contents of individual discs in file: V810 / II / B / DF - 3 : "Lonnie's Illustrations" [9 image files] V810 / II / B / DF - 4 : "Lonnie's drawings + photos" [1 PDF] V810 / II / B / DF - 5 : "Book Photos" [191 image files] V810 / II / B / DF - 6 : "Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Parks Canada: West Coast Trail Centennial Media Kit 2007" [35 image files, 10 text files]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Photography
Publication
Guiding
Environment
Recreation
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M590 / II / B / 61
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian mountain place names : the Rockies and Columbia mountains

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13663
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2006
Author
Boles, Glen W.
Publisher
Surrey, B.C. : Rocky Mountain Books
Call Number
G510 B65
Author
Boles, Glen W.
Responsibility
Glen W. Boles [artwork and photographs], Roger W. Laurilla [photographs], William L. Putnam [text]
Publisher
Surrey, B.C. : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
2006
Physical Description
279p. : ill. , map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
British Columbia
Rocky Mountains, Canada
Guidebooks
Hiking
Mountaineering
Skiing
ISBN
978-1-894765-79-4
Call Number
G510 B65
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2007
Author
Daffern, Tony
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Call Number
02.6 C16p
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Author
Daffern, Tony
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
2007
Physical Description
144p. : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Popular day hikes 2
Subjects
Guidebooks
Hiking
Notes
Index
ISBN
978-1-897522-01-1
Accession Number
40500 08-02-01
Call Number
02.6 C16p
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Collection
Archives Library
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Canadian Rockies : journeys with kids

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13044
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2005
Author
Smith, Philip
Publisher
Canmore : PKS Media Inc
Call Number
F1090 S53 J6
Author
Smith, Philip
Responsibility
Philip Smith and Regehr Scott
Publisher
Canmore : PKS Media Inc
Published Date
2005
Physical Description
224p. : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebooks
Hiking
Notes
Cover title: Canadian Rockies with kids : exploring the Canadian Rockies with children
ISBN
0-9738947-0-9
Call Number
F1090 S53 J6
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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The Canadian Rockies trail guide : a hiker's guide

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue11406
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2000
Author
Patton, Brian
Publisher
Banff : Summerthought
Edition
7th ed. rev
Call Number
02.6 P27 2000
Author
Patton, Brian
Responsibility
Brian Patton and Bart Robinson
Edition
7th ed. rev
Publisher
Banff : Summerthought
Published Date
2000
Physical Description
451p. : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebooks
Hiking
Notes
Index
ISBN
0-919934-90-0
Accession Number
33500
Call Number
02.6 P27 2000
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1850 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
102.05.0050
Description
A rustic-manufacture pierced tin lantern, flat base, cylindrical body, conical top which terminates in a metal hanging flat loop. Cylinder has door which by a simple slot clasp fits over a flange for opening and closing. Pattern on door is made of slits punched out from behind into a star and borde…
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Title
Candle Lantern
Date
1850 – 1930
Material
metal
Dimensions
32.0 x 16.2 cm
Description
A rustic-manufacture pierced tin lantern, flat base, cylindrical body, conical top which terminates in a metal hanging flat loop. Cylinder has door which by a simple slot clasp fits over a flange for opening and closing. Pattern on door is made of slits punched out from behind into a star and border pattern in lines and dots, and a similar pattern is punched out on the rest of the cylinder,the conic top is punched in radial slit lines. Lantern is open at top of cone (about 3 cm.)
Subject
households
decorative
Dave White
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.05.0050
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
metal, copper; metal, silver
Catalogue Number
102.05.0003 a,b
Description
A pair of candlesticks each with a square pyramidal shaped base of copper with an overlaid silver design. Each candlestick has a square stem and a square top with a round candleholder.
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Title
Candlestick
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
metal, copper; metal, silver
Dimensions
11.0 x 8.7 (base) x 8.7 (base) cm
Description
A pair of candlesticks each with a square pyramidal shaped base of copper with an overlaid silver design. Each candlestick has a square stem and a square top with a round candleholder.
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.05.0003 a,b
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