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Ben Gadd fonds

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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

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1. Mountain

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Alberta or British Columbia

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2822

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2822

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Alberta or British Columbia

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Canada

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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1rst Week Life Drawings

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Artist: Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)

Date: 1926

Medium: graphite on paper

Catalogue Number: WyC.03.035

Description: life drawing female nude

1 image

Artist: Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)

Title: 1rst Week Life Drawings

Date: 1926

Medium: graphite on paper

Dimensions: 64.5 x 49.0 cm

Description: life drawing female nude

Subject: life drawing; female; nude

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: WyC.03.035

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2 buffalo

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Alberta or British Columbia

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2975

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2975

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Alberta or British Columbia

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Canada

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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2 climbers, Banff Springs Hotel

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Swiss alpine guides, Rudolph Aemmer (left) and Edward Feuz Jr (right)

Date Range: [ca.1915]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 3710

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 3710

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1915]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Swiss alpine guides, Rudolph Aemmer (left) and Edward Feuz Jr (right)

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Sports and Recreation

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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2. Mountain

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Alberta or British Columbia

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2821

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2821

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Alberta or British Columbia

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Canada

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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3 bears, from book

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Alberta or British Columbia

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2850

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2850

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, copy, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Alberta or British Columbia

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Canada

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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3 ladies, ACC camp

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Alpine Club of Canada Paradise Valley camp, Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: [1907]

Reference Code: V263 / NG-73

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.d. Negatives, Main series : glass

Reference Code: V263 / NG-73

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1907]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, glass, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Alpine Club of Canada; Paradise Valley camp, Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Organizations; Sports and Recreation

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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3 Sisters

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Three Sisters Mountain

Date Range: [1925]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 4307

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 4307

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Three Sisters Mountain

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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#6- 1975

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / NA - 27

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V190

Series: IV. Warden collection

Sub-Series: IV.A.v. Warden exercises

Reference Code: V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / NA - 27

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 1 negative : 6 x 6 cm.; 1 of 2 images on filmstrip

Subject Access: Education; Environment and Nature; Science and technology

Geographic Access: Alberta

Access Restrictions: Access by appointment only

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Title taken from original negative envelope

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#6- 1975

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / NA - 28

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V190

Series: IV. Warden collection

Sub-Series: IV.A.v. Warden exercises

Reference Code: V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / NA - 28

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 1 negative : 6 x 6 cm.; 1 of 2 images on filmstrip

Subject Access: Education; Environment and Nature; Science and technology

Geographic Access: Alberta

Access Restrictions: Access by appointment only

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Title taken from original negative envelope

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6 minute sketch

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Artist: Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)

Date: 1917

Medium: coloured graphite on paper

Catalogue Number: WyC.03.074

Description: four small pink flowers with large green leaves and brown stem

1 image

Artist: Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)

Title: 6 minute sketch

Date: 1917

Medium: coloured graphite on paper

Dimensions: 25.2 x 19.0 cm

Description: four small pink flowers with large green leaves and brown stem

Subject: pink; flower; 6 minute sketch

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: WyC.03.074

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7 Veil Falls, O'Hara : [Seven Veils Falls]

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Lake O'Hara area, Yoho National Park

Date Range: [1909?]

Reference Code: V263 / NG-59

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.d. Negatives, Main series : glass

Reference Code: V263 / NG-59

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1909?]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, glass, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Lake O'Hara area, Yoho National Park

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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10 Minute Sketch

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Artist: Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)

Date: 1917

Medium: coloured charcoal on paper (sand?)

Catalogue Number: WyC.03.072

Description: one pink flower with leaves in white outlined vase

1 image

Artist: Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C. (1906 – 1979, Canadian)

Title: 10 Minute Sketch

Date: 1917

Medium: coloured charcoal on paper (sand?)

Dimensions: 39.0 x 21.0 cm

Description: one pink flower with leaves in white outlined vase

Subject: flower; pink; vase

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: WyC.03.072

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16th Century Man

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Artist: Unknown

Date: n.d.

Medium: reproduction on paper

Catalogue Number: UnK.04.21

Description: A full-face portrait of a bearded man wearing a tam. His robe is draped open to mid chest. The name Brooke L. Cobham, is printed in top left corner.

1 image

Artist: Unknown

Title: 16th Century Man

Date: n.d.

Medium: reproduction on paper

Dimensions: 28.9 x 20.3 cm

Description: A full-face portrait of a bearded man wearing a tam. His robe is draped open to mid chest. The name Brooke L. Cobham, is printed in top left corner.