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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, …
Date Range
1956-2018
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Accession Number
2021.20
2024.01
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Date Range
1956-2018
Physical Description
ca. 7.9 metres of textual records -- ca. 274 maps -- 29 VHS tapes -- ca.15 discs with digital files -- 21 cassettes -- photographs -- oversized materials -- USB stick with 15 sldeshows
History / Biographical
Ben Gadd (1946-) is a retired naturalist, guide, geologist, instructor, freelance writer and award-winning author based in the Canadian Rockies. Ben was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. He met his wife, Cia (Langdon) Gadd at Colorado College in 1965, and the couple married four weeks later. Ben and Cia had two sons, Will and Toby. Ben and his family relocated to Jasper in the late 1960s. Ben later attended the University of Lethbridge and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science in 1972. Between 1976 and 1980, Ben taught classes at Mount Royal College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; he later taught additional classes at Grant MacEwan College and Lakeland College. From 1981, Ben also worked as a seasonal naturalist/guide for Parks Canada. Ben left Parks Canada in 1985 to start an independent naturalist guiding business with Cia based in Jasper and other parts of the Canadian Rockies, which the couple continued to operate for over two decades. Ben published his best-known work, "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", through his publishing company Corax Press in 1986. The second edition of "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" received multiple awards after its release in 1995. Ben's fiction book, "Raven's End" won the title of Best Canadian Rockies Book at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2001 and became a Canadian bestseller. Overall, Ben has authored or co-authored 11 books and received nearly one dozen awards for his achievements as a writer, researcher and guide. Ben continued to lead guided hikes and school programs until his retirement in 2016.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, video and sound recordings, and other related material. Materials donated in 2024 include one USB stick containing
Notes
Ben Gadd fonds arrangement: Series I : Personal records - Subseries A : Travel guides and maps - Subseries B : Education and early writings - Subseries C : Personal interest files - Subseries D : Other personal and collected Series II : Research and publication records - Subseries A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies - Subseries B : Other publications Series III : Professional records - Subseries A : Parks Canada Records - Subseries B : Interpretive guiding - Subseries C : Teaching records - Subseries D : Other contracts and projects Series IV : Legal and financial records - Subseries A : Legal records - Subseries B : Financial records
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Education
Research
Publication
Environment
Geology
Tourism
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Academics
Guiding
Guides
Businesses
Finances
Conservation
Wildlife
Natural history
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Lethbridge
United States of America
Colorado
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
French
Dutch
Category
Education
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
Less detail
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CKUA invoices, receipts

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices and receipts sent between Ben Gadd and CKUA radio station pertaining to interviews and other services provided by Ben in 1986.
Date Range
1986
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Organization record
Private record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / B : Financial records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 16
GMD
Organization record
Private record
Date Range
1986
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices and receipts sent between Ben Gadd and CKUA radio station pertaining to interviews and other services provided by Ben in 1986.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Interview
Finances
Legal and Financial
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Financial record books

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of financial record books and invoice books belonging to Ben Gadd. Content pertains to Ben's personal and business expenses between 1981 and 2010.
Date Range
1981-2010
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 6 to 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / B : Financial records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 6 to 13
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1981-2010
Physical Description
15 cm of textual records (20 volumes)
Scope & Content
File consists of financial record books and invoice books belonging to Ben Gadd. Content pertains to Ben's personal and business expenses between 1981 and 2010.
Notes
Files are arranged chronologically: M590 / IV / B / 6 : 1981-1990 M590 / IV / B / 7 : 1990-1993 [contains one void cheque dated 2001] M590 / IV / B / 8 : 1993-1997 M590 / IV / B / 9 : 1997-1999 M590 / IV / B / 10 : 1999-2001 M590 / IV / B / 11 : 2001-2003 M590 / IV / B / 12 : 2003-2006 M590 / IV / B / 13 : 2006-2010
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Businesses
Finances
Commerce
Legal and Financial
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Illustrations - general

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of research notes, sample drafts, photo lists and other materials collected or produced by Ben Gadd while working on illustrations for his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
[ca.1985-1995]
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 81
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Drawing
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 / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 81
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Drawing
Date Range
[ca.1985-1995]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of research notes, sample drafts, photo lists and other materials collected or produced by Ben Gadd while working on illustrations for his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Environment
Photography
Art
Geographic Access
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
British Columbia
Golden
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Illustrations - mammals

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of research notes, scanned sample pages and illustrations pertaining to various mammal species and their footprints. Materials were collected or produced by Ben Gadd as reference material for his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
[ca.1985-1995]
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 80
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Drawing
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 / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 80
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Drawing
Date Range
[ca.1985-1995]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of research notes, scanned sample pages and illustrations pertaining to various mammal species and their footprints. Materials were collected or produced by Ben Gadd as reference material for his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Wildlife
Animals
Environment
Geographic Access
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a certificate of insurance covering Verdant Pass Ltd., as well as Ben and Cia Gadd, under the company Intact Insurance. Insurance agreement was filed by Carlton Insurance Brokers in Jasper.
Date Range
2015-2016
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / B : Financial records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 5
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
2015-2016
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a certificate of insurance covering Verdant Pass Ltd., as well as Ben and Cia Gadd, under the company Intact Insurance. Insurance agreement was filed by Carlton Insurance Brokers in Jasper.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Legal and Financial
Finances
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Mt. Willingdon Summit Register

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Part Of
First ascent and summit note collection
Date Range
1983
1985
1991
1994
1996
1998
2003
2005-2013
Reference Code
M235 / accn. 2014.8377
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
First ascent and summit note collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M235
Sous-Fonds
M235
Accession Number
2014.8377
Reference Code
M235 / accn. 2014.8377
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Responsibility
Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1983
1985
1991
1994
1996
1998
2003
2005-2013
Physical Description
4 Textual records: 1 notebook and 3 loose pages of notes, handwritten
Notes
Accessioned by Jennifer Rutkair on December 1, 2014
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Register
Summit
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Conservation
Items must be stored flat. keep notebook in mylar to prevent contact between metal / water damaged material and other items. Consider removing metal spiral if rust causes further damage to notebook pages.
Creator
Unknown
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Pay stubs and health coverage, Bow Valley Industries

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of pay stubs and health coverage information pertaining to Ben Gadd's employment with Western Research and Development Ltd. (a subsidiary of Bow Valley Industries Ltd.) between 1972 and 1975.
Date Range
1972-1975
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / B : Financial records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 17
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Responsibility
Produced by Bow Valley Industries Ltd.
Date Range
1972-1975
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of pay stubs and health coverage information pertaining to Ben Gadd's employment with Western Research and Development Ltd. (a subsidiary of Bow Valley Industries Ltd.) between 1972 and 1975.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Finances
Legal and Financial
Employment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contains personal information
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contains personal information
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Photocopied Summit Registers

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Part Of
First ascent and summit note collection
Scope & Content
File consists of three photocopied pages (b&w) of summit registers from Mount Bell from July 2001 - July 2002.
Date Range
2001
2002
Reference Code
M235 / accn. 2014.8322
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
First ascent and summit note collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M235
Sous-Fonds
M235
Accession Number
2014.8322
Reference Code
M235 / accn. 2014.8322
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Responsibility
Whyte Museum
Date Range
2001
2002
Physical Description
3 textual records: photocopied pages
Scope & Content
File consists of three photocopied pages (b&w) of summit registers from Mount Bell from July 2001 - July 2002.
Notes
Accessioned by Margaret Weller.
Subject Access
Summit
Mountain
Geographic Access
Canada
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 flat and kept away from potentially harmful materials.
Creator
Unknown
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Raven's End - art from students

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of thank you cards, letters and art sent to Ben Gadd from various elementary school classes pertaining to his book, Raven's End.
Date Range
2003-2013
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 51 to 57
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
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 / 51 to 57
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
Date Range
2003-2013
Physical Description
14 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of thank you cards, letters and art sent to Ben Gadd from various elementary school classes pertaining to his book, Raven's End.
Storage Range
Stored in boxes M590/II/B/46 to 51 and M590/II/B/52 to 57
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Education
Schools
Art
Publication
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
British Columbia
Language
English
Category
Education
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Rocky Mountaineer Geology Show

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 illustrations (13 printed, 7 hand drawn) depicting geological movements and environmental change. Images were possibly produced by Ben Gadd as part of an interpretive program or display for travel company Rocky Mountaineer.
Date Range
[ca.1990-2000]
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 121
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Drawing
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 / 121
GMD
Drawing
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-2000]
Physical Description
20 illustrations : 36 x 21.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 illustrations (13 printed, 7 hand drawn) depicting geological movements and environmental change. Images were possibly produced by Ben Gadd as part of an interpretive program or display for travel company Rocky Mountaineer.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Landscape
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Category
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Summit Note from Unnamed Mountain

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Part Of
First ascent and summit note collection
Scope & Content
Handwritten record of mountain ascent (unnamed mountain located 2.2 km NNE of Mount Folk), written on scrap piece from coconut biscuit box. Author unknown, dated 1964(?). Provides multiple names of climbers, and references Alpine Club and Vancouver. Names written include: Paddy Sherman(?), Werner H…
Date Range
ca. 1964 (?)
Reference Code
M235 / accn. 8121
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
First ascent and summit note collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M235
Sous-Fonds
M235
Accession Number
8121
Reference Code
M235 / accn. 8121
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Responsibility
Whyte Museum
Date Range
ca. 1964 (?)
Physical Description
1 Textual record: handwritten on cardboard in pencil
History / Biographical
Recovered July 17, 2011 by David P. Jones of Golden, B.C.; original author/owner unknown. Was originally stored upside down in old rusty sardine can and punctured with several holes caused by lightning.
Scope & Content
Handwritten record of mountain ascent (unnamed mountain located 2.2 km NNE of Mount Folk), written on scrap piece from coconut biscuit box. Author unknown, dated 1964(?). Provides multiple names of climbers, and references Alpine Club and Vancouver. Names written include: Paddy Sherman(?), Werner Himmelsbach, Ralph Hutchinson, Don MacLaurin, Joe Hutton, and Bren Moss.
Subject Access
Summit
Mountain
Alpine Club of Canada
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Conservation
Item must be stored separate from other materials and kept in carefully controlled physical conditions to prevent further damage.
Creator
Unknown
Biographical Source Notes
Notes provided in accession record (2011) by Lena Goon
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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University of Calgary cheque stubs

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of cheque stubs given to Ben Gadd by the University of Calgary, pertaining to payment of wages for Ben's work as a Research Assistant in 1971. File also includes T4 tax receipts from the university for 1971.
Date Range
1971
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / B : Financial records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 1
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Responsibility
University of Calgary
Date Range
1971
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of cheque stubs given to Ben Gadd by the University of Calgary, pertaining to payment of wages for Ben's work as a Research Assistant in 1971. File also includes T4 tax receipts from the university for 1971.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
University of Calgary
Subject Access
Research
Employment
Finances
Government
University
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Category
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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West Central Alberta interpretive signs

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one pencil outline [possibly drawn by Ben Gadd], depicting an unidentified landscape view in West Central Alberta. Drawing was used by Ben in the creation of interpretive signs.
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 120
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Drawing
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 / 120
GMD
Drawing
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
1 drawing (pencil illustration) : 43 x 18.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one pencil outline [possibly drawn by Ben Gadd], depicting an unidentified landscape view in West Central Alberta. Drawing was used by Ben in the creation of interpretive signs.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Landscape
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Related Material
V810/III/D/PA-19 to 38
Category
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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