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Banff National Park and Lake Louise maps

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and…

Date Range: 1959; [1960-1970]

Reference Code: M545 / V / 53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / V : Administrative records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / V / 53

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: 1959; [1960-1970]

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records (2 maps ; 60.5 x 57.5 and 60 x 56.5 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and annotation in bottom right corner which reads "Natural Bridge". Lake Louise map produced by the Government of Canada.

Subject Access: Banff National Park; Environment; Geography; Map; Lake Louise; Travel; Government; National parks and reserves; Trails

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Lake Louise

Language: English

Conservation: Clipping stored in mylar due to significant staining and residue from tape; Items kept folded [not placed in mylar] due to mass production of content and minimal/no annotations

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Camp coordinator packages, notes and handouts

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing…

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: M545 / II / 14

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Map; Postcard

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / II / 14

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Map; Postcard

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing trips in 2008, blank survey sheets and insurance waivers, and itineraries. Items are kept in order of 2008 ride numbers: Ride 1, Ride 2, etc.

Notes: Contains numerous duplicates

Subject Access: Administration; Packing; Travel; Tourism; Geography

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Kananaskis; Banff

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply due to personal information

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply due to personal information

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper Trails Project - map publishers

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence sent between Ben Gadd and various map publishing companies, and samples of previously published maps and travel guides. Correspondence pertains to the production of trail maps which were designed by the Friends of Jasper National Park and Parks Canada as part of the …

Date Range: 1994; 1996-1997

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 114

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 114

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: 1994; 1996-1997

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence sent between Ben Gadd and various map publishing companies, and samples of previously published maps and travel guides. Correspondence pertains to the production of trail maps which were designed by the Friends of Jasper National Park and Parks Canada as part of the Jasper Trails Project.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Organization; Trails; Map; Environment; Geography; Parks Canada; Government; Tourist information; Publication; Businesses

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper Trails Project - printed trail maps

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of printed drafts of trail maps depicting regions near Pyramid Bench, Maligne Canyon, Wabasso Lake and Miette River; and quotes from three printing companies in Alberta. Materials pertain to the updating of trail signage and interpretive information through the Jasper Trails Project.

Date Range: 1997-1998

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 106

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 106

GMD: Textual record; Map

Date Range: 1997-1998

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of printed drafts of trail maps depicting regions near Pyramid Bench, Maligne Canyon, Wabasso Lake and Miette River; and quotes from three printing companies in Alberta. Materials pertain to the updating of trail signage and interpretive information through the Jasper Trails Project.

Subject Access: Organization; Trails; Research; Map; Environment; Hiking; Recreation; Geography; Parks Canada; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper; Jasper National Park; Edmonton

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper Trails Project - sign location maps

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of maps showing the locations of interpretive signs which were updated and installed as part of the Jasper Trails Project. File includes film positive copies of maps, and related notes and correspondence.

Date Range: 1995; 1997

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 107

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 107

GMD: Textual record; Map

Date Range: 1995; 1997

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of maps showing the locations of interpretive signs which were updated and installed as part of the Jasper Trails Project. File includes film positive copies of maps, and related notes and correspondence.

Subject Access: Organization; Trails; Research; Map; Environment; Hiking; Recreation; Geography; Parks Canada; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Maligne Lake fact sheet

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to a fact sheet about Maligne Lake which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes cropped sections of a map depicting Maligne Lake and surrounding areas; research and planning notes written by Ben; a pro…

Date Range: [ca.1980-1984]

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 9

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Map

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 / 9

GMD: Textual record; Map

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: [ca.1980-1984]

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to a fact sheet about Maligne Lake which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes cropped sections of a map depicting Maligne Lake and surrounding areas; research and planning notes written by Ben; a prospectus/summary of the project; and a scanned paper copy of film strips depicting images of Maligne Lake.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Government; Environment; Landscape; Geography; Geological formation; Geology; Natural history

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Maligne Lake; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Maligne Lake tear-off map

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to the creation of a tear-off map of Maligne Lake, which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes a project proposal, textual drafts, visual layout samples, correspondence, invoices and other related mat…

Date Range: [ca.1980-1984]

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Map

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 / 10

GMD: Textual record; Map

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: [ca.1980-1984]

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to the creation of a tear-off map of Maligne Lake, which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes a project proposal, textual drafts, visual layout samples, correspondence, invoices and other related materials.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Government; Environment; Geography; Geology; Natural history; Map

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Maligne Lake; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence, maps and other documents pertaining to the Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre in 2012. File includes a programme for the opening of the exhibition; geological maps and other research materials; a quote fo…

Date Range: 1973; 2010-2012

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 117

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

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 / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 117

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: 1973; 2010-2012

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records -- 4 maps

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence, maps and other documents pertaining to the Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre in 2012. File includes a programme for the opening of the exhibition; geological maps and other research materials; a quote for the production of display signs for the exhibit; Ben Gadd's personal notes pertaining to the exhibit; and other related materials.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Natural history; Geology; Environment; Research; Public events; Community events; Publication; Museums

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canmore

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Participant maps and handouts

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of maps and handouts produced by Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies for distribution to trail ride participants. Contents pertain to trips in 2006, 2007 and 2008 including rides to Red Deer, Kananaskis, Clearwater and Waterton; the Townsend Trophy; knot tying; maps of Wildland Provi…

Date Range: 1996; 2006 - 2008

Reference Code: M545 / III / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Map

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / III : Published Records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / III / 1

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Map

Date Range: 1996; 2006 - 2008

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of maps and handouts produced by Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies for distribution to trail ride participants. Contents pertain to trips in 2006, 2007 and 2008 including rides to Red Deer, Kananaskis, Clearwater and Waterton; the Townsend Trophy; knot tying; maps of Wildland Provincial Park and Waterton Village; transportation and accommodation resources; Trail Riders membership; supplies/packing checklists; and blank insurance waivers and survey sheets from 2008.

Notes: Items are mostly from 2008; File contains some duplicates; "Hosts Package" folder in file originally contained ca. 12 copies of 2008 "Host Duties" itinerary. Two have been preserved and the rest have been set aside for potential return to Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies

Subject Access: Packing; Travel; Tourism; Geography; Administration; Camping; Horses

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Kananaskis; Clearwater; Waterton

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Published regional and trail maps

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of maps depicting the Banff townsite and nearby travel routes. Includes a trail map for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks; a road map for Banff and nearby areas [1965]; a numbered townsite map of Banff marking local hotels and attractions; and a photocopied map of a trail route …

Date Range: [1950-1970]; 1965

Reference Code: M545 / III / 29

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 5939

Reference Code: M545 / III / 29

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: [1950-1970]; 1965

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records (4 maps ; 35.5 x 21.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of maps depicting the Banff townsite and nearby travel routes. Includes a trail map for Banff, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks; a road map for Banff and nearby areas [1965]; a numbered townsite map of Banff marking local hotels and attractions; and a photocopied map of a trail route used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [n.d.]

Notes: Banff townsite map has annotation marking the location of the Trail Ride Office on Caribou St.

Subject Access: Travel; Trails; Map; Land, settlement and immigration; Geography

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Kootenay National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides - Alberta, British Columbia

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various regions of Alberta and British Columbia.

Date Range: [ca.2000]; 2008

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 12

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 12

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: [ca.2000]; 2008

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various regions of Alberta and British Columbia.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated

Subject Access: Geography; Travel; Tourism; Tourist information

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides - Banff National Park, Mount Assiniboine

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining Banff National Park and Mount Assiniboine.

Date Range: [ca.2000]

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 5

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: [ca.2000]

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining Banff National Park and Mount Assiniboine.

Subject Access: Geography; Travel; Tourism; Tourist information

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Mount Assiniboine

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides - Bow Lake, Saskatchewan Crossing

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Bow Lake and Saskatchwan Crossing.

Date Range: [ca.2000]

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 10

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: [ca.2000]

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Bow Lake and Saskatchwan Crossing.

Subject Access: Geography; Travel; Tourism; Tourist information

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Bow Lake; Saskatchewan Crossing

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides - British Columbia

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various locations in British Columbia, including Rogers Pass, Berg Lake Trail, Victoria and Vancouver.

Date Range: [ca.2000]; 2003

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 11

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: [ca.2000]; 2003

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various locations in British Columbia, including Rogers Pass, Berg Lake Trail, Victoria and Vancouver.