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https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55796
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural hist…
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C
- V810 / I / C
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Photograph
- Digital image
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- Series
- Series I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- V810
- Sub-Series
- Subseries C : Personal Interest Files
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C
- V810 / I / C
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Physical Description
- ca.180 cm of textual records -- 5 CDs with digital image files -- 1 floppy disk -- ca.122 photograph prints : b&w and col. -- 2 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 7.5 cm -- 26 film strips : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural history; and conservation.
- Notes
- Subjects are arranged alphabetically by title. Original titles and arrangement of materials by Ben Gadd has been preserved. See file-level descriptions for content details.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Animals
- Buildings
- Buildings and facilities
- Businesses
- Boats
- Climbing
- Columbia Icefield
- Community events
- Community life
- Conservation
- Dams
- Environment
- Events
- Forestry
- Fishing
- Flowers
- Government
- Geography
- Geology
- Hiking
- History
- Ice climbing
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Landscapes
- Laws and legislation
- Membership
- Mining
- Mountaineering
- Municipal views
- Natural history
- Natural resources
- Parks Canada
- Politics and government
- Property
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Recreation
- Rivers
- Science and technology
- Settlement
- Skiing
- Snakes, Insects
- Sports
- Tourism
- Townsite development
- Trails
- Transportation
- Travel
- Wildlife
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- United States of America
- Rocky Mountains
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Government
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Law and justice
- Natural resources
- Politics
- Science and technology
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Photos, prints, negs, etc.
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55995
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of Cavell Glacier, hiking and mountain views. Photographs were produced and/or collected by Ben Gadd for use in the second edition of his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
- Date Range
- [ca.1990-1995]
- Reference Code
- V810 / II / A / NA - 31 to 41
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- 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 / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / II / A / NA - 31 to 41
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [ca.1990-1995]
- Physical Description
- 43 photographs : b&w and col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of Cavell Glacier, hiking and mountain views. Photographs were produced and/or collected by Ben Gadd for use in the second edition of his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Research
- Geology
- Geological formation
- Glaciers
- Mountains
- Mountaineering
- Environment
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- Mount Edith Cavell
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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Photos, prints, negs, etc.
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55996
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of glaciers and mountains, historic figures from Banff and Morley [including the Beaver family, Conrad Kain, Mary Schaffer and others] and other related subjects. Photographs were produced and/or col…
- Date Range
- [ca.1989-1995]
- Reference Code
- V810 / II / A / PA - 201 to 238
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Textual record
- 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 / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / II / A / PA - 201 to 238
- Date Range
- [ca.1989-1995]
- Physical Description
- 38 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 21.5 x 14 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of glaciers and mountains, historic figures from Banff and Morley [including the Beaver family, Conrad Kain, Mary Schaffer and others] and other related subjects. Photographs were produced and/or collected by Ben Gadd for use in the second edition of his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. File includes duplicates of historic images from the Whyte Museum and other sources.
- Notes
- Photographs in file are accompanied by a list of image numbers with descriptions, sent to Ben Gadd by David and Martha McIntyre.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Schaffer, Mary
- Kain, Conrad
- Beaver, Sampson
- Beaver, Leah
- Subject Access
- Research
- Geology
- Geological formation
- Glaciers
- Mountains
- Mountaineering
- Indigenous Peoples
- Environment
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- Banff National Park
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- N/A
- Related Material
- Corresponding negative photographs : V810 / II / A / NA - 31 to 41
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Pre-university research, University of Colorado
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55773
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of notes and personal writings produced by Ben Gadd between 1965-1968, following his high school graduation and prior to moving to Canada.
- Date Range
- 1965-1968
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / 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 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / B : Education and early writing
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / B / 6
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1965-1968
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of notes and personal writings produced by Ben Gadd between 1965-1968, following his high school graduation and prior to moving to Canada.
- Notes
- Original file folder included note written in pencil by Ben Gadd: "After meeting Cia, pre-university"
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Politics
- Government
- Recreation
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- United States of America
- Colorado
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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Published writing, 1993 to 2002
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55818
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published materials produced by Ben Gadd between 1993 and 2002. File includes various articles pertaining to hiking, tourism and cave exploration in Jasper National Park and other areas of the Canadian Rockies; French and English copies of a brochure titled "Day-hiker's Guide to Ja…
- Date Range
- 1993-2002
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 29
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Newspaper clipping
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- S61
- V810
- 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 / 29
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- 1993-2002
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published materials produced by Ben Gadd between 1993 and 2002. File includes various articles pertaining to hiking, tourism and cave exploration in Jasper National Park and other areas of the Canadian Rockies; French and English copies of a brochure titled "Day-hiker's Guide to Jasper National Park"; and correspondence between Ben and several publishers pertaining to his article submissions..
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Magazine
- Environment
- Wildlife
- Exploration
- Trails
- Hiking
- Travel
- Tourism
- Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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Real Travel article
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56123
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence pertaining to an article titled "Seven Great Looks for Fall: A Hiker's Guide to North America's Scenic Displays" which Ben wrote for Real Travel magazine. File also includes a published fall 1988 edition of the magazine sent to Ben which contains his article.
- Date Range
- 1988
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 96
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual 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 / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 96
- GMD
- Textual record
- Responsibility
- Produced by Real Travel, Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- 1988
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence pertaining to an article titled "Seven Great Looks for Fall: A Hiker's Guide to North America's Scenic Displays" which Ben wrote for Real Travel magazine. File also includes a published fall 1988 edition of the magazine sent to Ben which contains his article.
- Notes
- Ben Gadd's article located on page 40 of magazine in file
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- University of Calgary
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Research
- Travel
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Environment
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Ontario
- United States of America
- Colorado
- California
- New Hampshire
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's work as a consultant for a project involving the creation of interpretive signs and structures for several locations in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. File includes specification manuals for the project; a contract between Ben Gadd and the Mi…
- Date Range
- 1995-1996
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 48 to 52
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published 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 / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 48 to 52
- Date Range
- 1995-1996
- Physical Description
- 9 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's work as a consultant for a project involving the creation of interpretive signs and structures for several locations in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. File includes specification manuals for the project; a contract between Ben Gadd and the Minister of Environmental Protection, Government of Alberta; a project proposal; complete textual drafts; research materials, notes and sketches; and other related material.
- Notes
- Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / III / D / 48 : Project specification manual, consulting contract agreement, project proposal M590 / III / D / 49 : Text drafts, sample illustrations and complete designs M590 / III / D / 50 : Correspondence, notes, reference materials, 1995/96 edition of "William A. Switzer Provincial Park Times" newsletter M590 / III / D / 51 : Text corrections for existing signage; bound notes from a Jasper field trip, titled "Geomorphology of Jarvis Lake Valley" M590 / III / D / 52 : one bound volume [reference material] titled "Mountain Trails: The Story of an Alberta Forest Ranger, 1920-1942" by Jack Glen
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Glen, Jack
- Subject Access
- Research
- Publication
- Guiding
- Tourist information
- Trails
- Trail guides
- Tourism
- Education
- Employment
- Environment
- Government
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- Geology
- Natural history
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- William A. Switzer Provincial Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- V810/III/D/PA-181 to 215
- V810/III/D/NA-54 to 75
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs depicting trails and interpretive signs in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. Ben Gadd worked as a consultant for the Government of Alberta in the production of updated interpretive signs in William A. Switzer Provincial Park between 1995 and 1996.
- Date Range
- [ca.1995]
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / PA - 181 to 215
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- V810 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- V810
- Sub-Series
- V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / PA - 181 to 215
- GMD
- Photograph
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1995]
- Physical Description
- 35 photographs : col. prints ; 28 x 20 cm and 15 x 10 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs depicting trails and interpretive signs in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. Ben Gadd worked as a consultant for the Government of Alberta in the production of updated interpretive signs in William A. Switzer Provincial Park between 1995 and 1996.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Guides
- Guiding
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Government
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Environment
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- William A. Switzer Provincial Park
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M590/III/D/48 to 52
- V810/III/D/NA-54 to 75
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of negative photographs depicting trails and interpretive signs in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. Ben Gadd worked as a consultant for the Government of Alberta in the production of updated interpretive signs in William A. Switzer Provincial Park between 1995 and 1996.
- Date Range
- [ca.1995]
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NA - 54 to 75
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- V810 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- V810
- Sub-Series
- V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NA - 54 to 75
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1995]
- Physical Description
- 77 photographs : 22 col. negative film strips ; 35 mm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of negative photographs depicting trails and interpretive signs in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. Ben Gadd worked as a consultant for the Government of Alberta in the production of updated interpretive signs in William A. Switzer Provincial Park between 1995 and 1996.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Guides
- Guiding
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Government
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Environment
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- William A. Switzer Provincial Park
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M590/III/D/48 to 52
- V810/III/D/PA-181 to 215
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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Textbook contribution, cave exploration
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56013
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of six transparency photographs sent by Ben Gadd to Donna McLaughlin for use in a textbook project in 1993. Photographs pertain to guiding in Cadomin Cave and a grizzly bear den near Elysium Pass in Jasper National Park.
- Date Range
- 1985
- 1993
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NS - 1 to 6
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- V810 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NS - 1 to 6
- Responsibility
- Photographs produced by Ben Gadd, Daroy Hager
- Date Range
- 1985
- 1993
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : col. transparency slides ; 35 mm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of six transparency photographs sent by Ben Gadd to Donna McLaughlin for use in a textbook project in 1993. Photographs pertain to guiding in Cadomin Cave and a grizzly bear den near Elysium Pass in Jasper National Park.
- Notes
- Corresponding textual material (including detailed photograph descriptions by Ben Gadd) processed in file M590 / III / D / 39
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Environment
- Guiding
- Caves
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Exploration
- Wildlife
- Animals
- Bears
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Cadomin
- Jasper National Park
- Elysium Pass
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel guides and maps
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56361
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / …
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-2010]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Map
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- 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
- GMD
- Map
- Textual record
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-2010]
- Physical Description
- ca. 274 maps -- ca. 61 travel guides, brochures
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / I / A / v : Index maps, other
- Notes
- Some materials in sub-series are annotated with notes by Ben Gadd
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Geology
- Environment
- Map
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Travel
- Trails
- Roads
- Transportation
- Natural history
- National parks and reserves
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Government
- Sports
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Columbia Icefields
- United States of America
- Colorado
- Montana
- Yellowstone National Park
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply - some materials are fragile
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some fragile/torn materials stored in mylar
- Category
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Government
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Wasootch Slabs
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56370
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photograph prints pertaining to the Wasootch Slabs climbing area in Kananaskis Provincial Park. Images were used by Ben Gadd in the creation of interpretive signs.
- Date Range
- [ca.1979]
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / PA - 91 to 127
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- V810 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- V810
- Sub-Series
- V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / PA - 91 to 127
- GMD
- Photograph
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1979]
- Physical Description
- 37 photographs : b&w prints ; 20.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photograph prints pertaining to the Wasootch Slabs climbing area in Kananaskis Provincial Park. Images were used by Ben Gadd in the creation of interpretive signs.
- Notes
- Some images are annotated with notes by Ben Gadd
- Material Details
- Photographs previously stored in mailing envelope with stamp dated March 30, 1979, which was sent to Ben Gadd in Calgary. Annotated with note by Ben: "Wasootch Slabs photos + halftones"
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Climbing
- Recreation
- Environment
- Tourist information
- Research
- Geology
- Natural history
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Kananaskis
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M590 / III / D / 42
- Corresponding negatives: V810/III/D/NA-37 to 46
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Wasootch Slabs
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56371
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of negative photographs pertaining to the Wasootch Slabs climbing area in Kananaskis Provincial Park. Images were used by Ben Gadd in the creation of interpretive signs.
- Date Range
- [ca.1979]
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NA - 37 to 46
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- V810 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- V810
- Sub-Series
- V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NA - 37 to 46
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1979]
- Physical Description
- 20 photographs : 10 b&w negative strips ; 55 mm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of negative photographs pertaining to the Wasootch Slabs climbing area in Kananaskis Provincial Park. Images were used by Ben Gadd in the creation of interpretive signs.
- Notes
- Image V810/III/D/NA-44a depicts Ben Gadd and his wife, Cia Gadd
- Material Details
- Photographs previously stored in mailing envelope with stamp dated March 30, 1979, which was sent to Ben Gadd in Calgary. Annotated with note by Ben: "Wasootch Slabs photos + halftones"
- Subject Access
- Climbing
- Recreation
- Environment
- Tourist information
- Research
- Geology
- Natural history
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Kananaskis
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- N/A
- Related Material
- M590 / III / D / 42
- Corresponding prints: V810/III/D/PA-91 to 127
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Wasootch Slabs interpretive text
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56016
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of edited drafts and paste-ups of interpretive text which Ben Gadd produced in 1979, pertaining to Wasootch Slabs climbing area near Kananaskis Village, Alberta.
- Date Range
- 1979
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 42
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual 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 / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 42
- GMD
- Textual record
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- 1979
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of edited drafts and paste-ups of interpretive text which Ben Gadd produced in 1979, pertaining to Wasootch Slabs climbing area near Kananaskis Village, Alberta.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Climbing
- Sports
- Recreation
- Environment
- Geography
- Guiding
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Kananaskis
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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West central Alberta interpretive signs
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55892
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of records pertaining to a work project completed by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Alberta Environment Regional Support Branch, Central Alberta. File includes final text drafts of five interpretive signs written by Ben describing regions in west central Alberta, as well as suggested image…
- Date Range
- 2003
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 11
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual 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 / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 11
- GMD
- Textual record
- Responsibility
- Interpretive text produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- 2003
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of records pertaining to a work project completed by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Alberta Environment Regional Support Branch, Central Alberta. File includes final text drafts of five interpretive signs written by Ben describing regions in west central Alberta, as well as suggested images to use for the signs; and faxed payment summaries and proof of payment which were sent to Ben.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Mezerecky, Ken
- Subject Access
- Research
- Natural history
- Geology
- Tourism
- Hiking
- Caves
- Exploration
- Wildlife
- Recreation
- Pack trips
- Horse packing
- Horseback riding
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Athabasca
- Cadomin
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- Corresponding photographs in V810 / III / D
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Whiskers Point
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56405
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to Ben Gadd's work producing interpretive trail signs for Whiskers Point Provincial Park on behalf of the Government of British Columbia, 1997-1998. Images depict individuals [possibly including Cia Gadd] with a dog exploring trails in the winter; landscape v…
- Date Range
- [1997-1998]
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NA - 76 to 82
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- V810 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- V810
- Sub-Series
- V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NA - 76 to 82
- GMD
- Photograph
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [1997-1998]
- Physical Description
- 25 photographs : 7 col. negative film strips ; 35 mm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to Ben Gadd's work producing interpretive trail signs for Whiskers Point Provincial Park on behalf of the Government of British Columbia, 1997-1998. Images depict individuals [possibly including Cia Gadd] with a dog exploring trails in the winter; landscape views and wildlife, including elk; and notes listing issues to be addressed in Canada's parks.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Guides
- Guiding
- Environment
- Wildlife
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Government
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Whiskers Point Provincial Park
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M590 / III / D / 36 to 37
- V810 / III / D / PA - 216 to 239
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Whiskers Point
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56406
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to Ben Gadd's work producing interpretive trail signs for Whiskers Point Provincial Park on behalf of the Government of British Columbia, 1997-1998. Images depict individuals [possibly including Cia Gadd] with a dog exploring trails in the winter; landscape v…
- Date Range
- [1997-1998]
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / PA - 216 to 239
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- V810 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- V810
- Sub-Series
- V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / PA - 216 to 239
- GMD
- Photograph
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [1997-1998]
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : col. prints ; 10 x 15 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs pertaining to Ben Gadd's work producing interpretive trail signs for Whiskers Point Provincial Park on behalf of the Government of British Columbia, 1997-1998. Images depict individuals [possibly including Cia Gadd] with a dog exploring trails in the winter; landscape views and wildlife, including elk; and notes listing issues to be addressed in Canada's parks.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Guides
- Guiding
- Environment
- Wildlife
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Government
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Whiskers Point Provincial Park
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M590 / III / D / 36 to 37
- V810 / III / D / NA - 76 to 82
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Wordworks contracts - Calgary Bicycle Day
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56090
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, drafts and other textual records pertaining to an information sheet and event booklet for Calgary Bicycle Day in 1975, which Ben Gadd and the company McAra Printing Ltd. contributed to on behalf of the Alberta Bicycle Association. The project was filed through Ben's…
- Date Range
- 1975
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 60
- 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 / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 60
- Date Range
- 1975
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, drafts and other textual records pertaining to an information sheet and event booklet for Calgary Bicycle Day in 1975, which Ben Gadd and the company McAra Printing Ltd. contributed to on behalf of the Alberta Bicycle Association. The project was filed through Ben's copywriting company, The Wordworks.
- Notes
- Materials in file were identified as "Job #111" and "Job #119" in The Wordworks job records - see file M590/III/D/57
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Businesses
- Publication
- Correspondence
- Sports
- Recreation
- Bicycles
- Community events
- Commerce
- Commercial products
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M590/III/D/57
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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The Yam - sound recordings
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55074
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of sound recordings pertaining to interviews used in the creation and publication of The Yam.
- Date Range
- 2002 - 2009
- Reference Code
- S47 / XI
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- GMD
- Cassette
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- Fonds Number
- M57 / V40 / S47
- Series
- S47 / XI: The Yam
- Sous-Fonds
- S47
- Accession Number
- 8110
- Reference Code
- S47 / XI
- GMD
- Cassette
- Date Range
- 2002 - 2009
- Physical Description
- 18 sound recordings
- History / Biographical
- This is the story of climbing on Yamnuska, the prominent wall of yellow limestone rising above the Trans Canada Highway between Calgary and Banff. All the tales of adventure are here, from the first pioneering climbs by Hans Gmoser and his companions in the early 1950s to the new routes of today. Over the years many of the great climbers of the Rockies have been associated with this cliff: Brian Greenwood, Don Vockeroth, Lloyd MacKay, Billy Davidson, Urs Kallen, John Lauchlan, Dave Cheesmond, Jeff Marshall, Steve DeMaio and Andy Genereux. Also included in the book is a guide to the hike up the back side trail to the summit, detailing the flora and fauna you will see along the way.
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of sound recordings pertaining to interviews used in the creation and publication of The Yam.
- Notes
- Series consists of eighteen sound recordings: S47 / XI / 1 & 2 : Hans Fuhrer and Lilo Fuhrer
- S47 / XI / 3 : Leo Gillmair
- S47 / XI / 4 : Dick Howe
- S47 / XI / 5 & 6 : John Martin
- S47 / XI / 7 & 8 : Urs Kallen
- S47 / XI / 9 & 10 : Chris Perry
- S47 / XI / 11 : Isabel Spreat
- S47 / XI / 12 & 13 : Don Vockeroth
- S47 / XI / 14 : Tim Auger
- S47 / XI / 15 & 16 : Leo Gillmair
- S47 / XI / 17 : Klaus Hahn
- S47 / XI / 18 : Franze Dopf, K. Pawson, Ken Pawson
- Name Access
- Scott, Chic
- Dornian, Dave
- Gadd, Ben
- Fuhrer, Hans
- Fuhrer, Lilo
- Gillmair, Leo
- Howe, Dick
- Martin, John
- Kallen, Urs
- Perry, Chris
- Spreat, Isabel
- Vockeroth, Don
- Auger, Tim
- Hahn, Klaus
- Dopf, Franze
- Pawson, Ken
- Subject Access
- Climbing
- Environment
- Exploration
- Geography
- History
- Mountaineering
- Mountains
- Publication
- Recreation
- Research
- Sports
- Sports and recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Kananaskis
- Mount Yamnuska
- Language
- English
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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The Yam - textual
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55064
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of research records pertaining to the book The Yam.
- Date Range
- 2002 - 2009
- Reference Code
- M57 / XI
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- Fonds Number
- M57 / V40 / S47
- Series
- M57 / XI: The Yam
- Sous-Fonds
- M57
- Sub-Series
- M57 / XI / A: Research records
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- M57 / XI
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2002 - 2009
- Physical Description
- 7 cm of textual records
- History / Biographical
- This is the story of climbing on Yamnuska, the prominent wall of yellow limestone rising above the Trans Canada Highway between Calgary and Banff. All the tales of adventure are here, from the first pioneering climbs by Hans Gmoser and his companions in the early 1950s to the new routes of today. Over the years many of the great climbers of the Rockies have been associated with this cliff: Brian Greenwood, Don Vockeroth, Lloyd MacKay, Billy Davidson, Urs Kallen, John Lauchlan, Dave Cheesmond, Jeff Marshall, Steve DeMaio and Andy Genereux. Also included in the book is a guide to the hike up the back side trail to the summit, detailing the flora and fauna you will see along the way.
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of research records pertaining to the book The Yam.
- Notes
- Series consists of one sub-series: M57 / XI / A: Research records
- Name Access
- Scott, Chic
- Gadd, Ben
- Dornian, Dave
- Subject Access
- Climbing
- Environment
- Exploration
- Flowers
- Geography
- History
- Mountaineering
- Mountains
- Publication
- Recreation
- Research
- Sports
- Sports and recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Kananaskis
- Mount Yamnuska
- Language
- English
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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