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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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Advertising, promotions

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of textual records pertaining to promotional work and advertising for Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. File includes correspondence between Ben Gadd and several individuals regarding advertising and other promotional work; notes and sample copies of advertisements, i…
Date Range
1986-1996
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 86 to 87
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 86 to 87
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Some materials produced by Ben and Cia Gadd
Date Range
1986-1996
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of textual records pertaining to promotional work and advertising for Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. File includes correspondence between Ben Gadd and several individuals regarding advertising and other promotional work; notes and sample copies of advertisements, including paste-ups; finished posters and flyers; booklets and brochures for companies and products involved with promotional material and marketing; newspaper clippings advertising Ben's book; and other related materials.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Advertising
Commerce
Commercial products
Communications
Newspaper
Professional and Personal Life
Promo
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
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.

Articles and reviews, first edition

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of articles and published reviews pertaining to the first edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1987-1988
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 12
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1987-1988
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of articles and published reviews pertaining to the first edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Professional and Personal Life
Newspaper
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 89 to 93
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records : 5 volumes ; 14 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Notes
Volumes in file are arranged by date
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Travel
Environment
Geology
Natural history
Wildlife
Conservation
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Creator
Ben Gadd
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Indian Days, Calgary Stampede scrapbook

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings related to Banff Indian Days and the Calgary Stampede; various other newspaper clippings related to local and international news, including the opening of a new school in Morley and the Luxton Museum [now the Buffalo Nations Museum] in Banff, a fire at Jasp…
Date Range
[1947 - 1952]
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Newspaper clipping
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 6
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[1947 - 1952]
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings related to Banff Indian Days and the Calgary Stampede; various other newspaper clippings related to local and international news, including the opening of a new school in Morley and the Luxton Museum [now the Buffalo Nations Museum] in Banff, a fire at Jasper Park Lodge, and Canadian and international politics.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
MacKinnon, Rev. Robert H.
Crowchild, Chief David
Bearspaw, David
Hunter, Eva
Rider, Eli
Rider, Diane
Bearspaw, Rosie
Bearspaw, Harold
Subject Access
Activities
Advertising
Animals
Banff Indian Days
Luxton Museum
Calgary Herald
Calgary Stampede
Children
Commerce and industry
Community events
Community life
Cultural pluralism
Construction
Education
Fire
Government
Hotel
Indigenous Peoples
Horseback riding
Horses
Museums
Multiculturalism
Newspaper
Parade
Politics
Public events
Recreation
Music
Sanitarium Hotel
School
Stoney Nakoda
Taxidermy
Winnipeg Free Press
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Calgary
Jasper National Park
Morley
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Cultural pluralism
Education
Politics
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of item
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Record…
Date Range
ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
1870s-1880s
ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
1986-1998
1986
1990
1993
1995
1997-1998
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 3-4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 3-4
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
1870s-1880s
ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
1986-1998
1986
1990
1993
1995
1997-1998
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (139 pages ; 30 x 35 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Records were filed in an envelope that was titled "Book Notes." Notable people include James Wardle, J.B. Harkin, Pat Brewster, Arthur Unwin, Dr. Brett, Norman Sanson, and Bill Peyto, among others. Notable places and topics include the organization of the Department of the Interior, the Banff-Windemere Highway, Rocky Mountain Park and Park Wardens, Kootenay National Park fires, coal and precious metal mines (e.g. Bankhead, Silver City), trail riding and hiking, research about James Wardle and his accomplishments, Ya-Ha-Tinda, and various parks (e.g. Glacier, Revelstoke, Elk Island, Kootenay, and Yoho). Other records include a handwritten letter to the Auld family in Scotland (cousins of Sheila Ritchie) with a story about Glenbow and a highland cow from Oban, Scotland; personal reflections on the Banff area and mountains in general; notes that Dorothy took while doing research at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Public Library; and a variety of newspaper clippings.
Notes
Includes request slips and stationary from the archives at the Whyte Museum.
Potentially includes a handwritten list of Dorothy's written works.
Newspaper clippings primarily from the Times Colonist, which is published in Victoria, British Columbia.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard)
Brewster, Pat
Peyto, Bill
Brett, Robert George
Sanson, Norman
Subject Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Banff Public Library
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
Parks Canada
Park policy
Research
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Wardens
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
Hiking
Community life
History
Mines and mineral resources
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Bankhead
British Columbia
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Castle Mountain
Glacier National Park
Kootenay National Park
Silver City
Victoria
Yoho National Park
Scotland
Revelstoke
Language
English
Conservation
Some of the slips of paper are taped together. Was unable to remove them without damaging the materials. May present conservation issues in the future.
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Politics
Natural resources
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Title was written on an envelope containing these materials.
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Cheviot Mine dispute - collected news articles

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of news articles collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes articles from the Jasper Booster, the Edmonton Journal, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Journal, Alberta Wilderness Association, and other publishers.
Date Range
1996-2002
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Published 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 / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 6
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Responsibility
Compiled by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1996-2002
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of news articles collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes articles from the Jasper Booster, the Edmonton Journal, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Journal, Alberta Wilderness Association, and other publishers.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural resources
Mining
Environment
Industry
Publication
Newspaper
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Jasper
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Documents and Certificates

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cm of textual records, 65 x 40 cm or smaller. File pertains to the personal and professional records of the Wardle family, particularly James M. Wardle. Records include: birth certificates for each family member (James Morey Wardle, 1888; Leette (Roney) Wardle, 1889; and Dorothy …
Date Range
1888-1998
1888-1889
1912
1913
1919
1945
c.1935-c.1959
1966-1972
1998
Reference Code
M521 / II / A / 1-7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Plan
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / II : Wardle Family
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / II / A : Documents and Certificates
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / II / A / 1-7
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Plan
Date Range
1888-1998
1888-1889
1912
1913
1919
1945
c.1935-c.1959
1966-1972
1998
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records (65 x 40 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cm of textual records, 65 x 40 cm or smaller. File pertains to the personal and professional records of the Wardle family, particularly James M. Wardle. Records include: birth certificates for each family member (James Morey Wardle, 1888; Leette (Roney) Wardle, 1889; and Dorothy Hope Wardle, 1919); James and Leette's marriage certificate from 1913; proof of age certificates and various notes on family (Roney) history; records pertaining to the family plot in the Old Banff Cemetery (including a photocopy of a blueprint plan of the cemetery grounds); records pertaining to the estates of James (d. 1971) and Leette (d. 1969); miscellaneous family items (including records about Dorothy's cousin Jack WIlliams who died overseas during World War II); photocopies of records pertaining to appointments and certificates for James (including his appointment to Deputy Minister of the Interior in 1935); and James' shares with the Alaska Yukon Pipeline (1966-1967). Records also include newspaper clippings (Banff Crag and Canyon, Calgary Herald) and various correspondence (related to the material) interspersed throughout.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Subject Access
Marriage
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
World War II
Government
Personal and Family Life
Personal and Professional Life
Personal, Family
Records
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Canada
Ottawa
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
M521 / II / A / 1 : Includes James Wardle's original birth certificate. In okay condition (some tears), currently in mylar. Consider digitizing.
M521 / II / A / 7 : The original shareholder certificate was ripped and then heavily taped back together. It is currently in mylar but could present issues in the future. Consider digitizing.
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James
Parks Canada
Government of Canada
Category
Family and personal life
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Four Mountains bicycle report

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, notes, finished drafts and other materials pertaining to a paper which Ben Gadd wrote for Parks Canada about bicycle use in the Four Mountain Parks (Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay). Ben's paper was used as background information/reference material during the creat…
Date Range
1982
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 12
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1982
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, notes, finished drafts and other materials pertaining to a paper which Ben Gadd wrote for Parks Canada about bicycle use in the Four Mountain Parks (Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay). Ben's paper was used as background information/reference material during the creation of the Four Mountain Parks Planning Program by Parks Canada.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Environment
Sports
Recreation
Bicycles
National parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Four Mountains Parks Planning Program notes

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten notes by Ben Gadd describing his thuoghts and concerns pertaining to the Four Mountains Parks Planning Program led by Parks Canada.
Date Range
[1982-1983]
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[1982-1983]
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten notes by Ben Gadd describing his thuoghts and concerns pertaining to the Four Mountains Parks Planning Program led by Parks Canada.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Environment
National parks and reserves
Conservation
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Geology Car Caravans tours

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the Geology Car Caravans tour program which was hosted by the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, including schedules, participant lists and related newspaper articles. Ben Gadd worked as the lead guide for the Geology Car Caravans tours.
Date Range
2010-2012
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 36
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 36
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
2010-2012
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the Geology Car Caravans tour program which was hosted by the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre, including schedules, participant lists and related newspaper articles. Ben Gadd worked as the lead guide for the Geology Car Caravans tours.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Tourism
Environment
Guiding
Education
Geology
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canmore
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contents include personal contact information
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contents include personal contact information
Category
Environment
Education
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of loose notes by Ben Gadd and quotes from Friesens publishing company pertaining to additional changes and corrections made in Ben's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, in 2009.
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 88
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 88
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of loose notes by Ben Gadd and quotes from Friesens publishing company pertaining to additional changes and corrections made in Ben's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, in 2009.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Commerce
Communications
Research
Wildlife
Professional and Personal Life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-sub-series consists of ca.50 maps of various regions in Western Canada and Alaska which were collected by Ben Gadd. Maps are arranged according to associated highways which the mapped regions depict.
Date Range
[ca.1970-2005]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / iv
Description Level
4.1 / Sub-sub-series
GMD
Map
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
4.1 / Sub-sub-series
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / I / A / iv : Travel guides and maps : Highway maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / iv
GMD
Map
Date Range
[ca.1970-2005]
Physical Description
ca.50 maps -- 4 paper scans of maps
Scope & Content
Sub-sub-series consists of ca.50 maps of various regions in Western Canada and Alaska which were collected by Ben Gadd. Maps are arranged according to associated highways which the mapped regions depict.
Notes
Regions included in file: Highway 3 Highway 6 Highway 11 Highway 16 Highway 22 & 40 Highway 93 [To Jasper] Highway 93 [To Radium] Highway 97 [Pine Pass] Highway 97 [Alaska Highway]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Geography
Map
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Alaska
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Interpreter Services articles

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of approved drafts of three articles which Ben Gadd wrote on behalf of Parks Canada Interpretive Services while employed as a Park Naturalist. Articles pertain to waterfall climbing, the 75th anniversary of Jasper National Park, and a summary of the 1981 summer interpretive season. Fi…
Date Range
1981-1982
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 52
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 52
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1981-1982
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of approved drafts of three articles which Ben Gadd wrote on behalf of Parks Canada Interpretive Services while employed as a Park Naturalist. Articles pertain to waterfall climbing, the 75th anniversary of Jasper National Park, and a summary of the 1981 summer interpretive season. File includes a copy of an article titled "Happy 75th Anniversary, Jasper National Park" which was printed in the Jasper Booster newspaper.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Guides
Guiding
Correspondence
Communications
Anniversary
History
National parks and reserves
Recreation
Climbing
Waterfalls
Publication
Newspaper
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
Communications
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Jasper Trails Project - clippings

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of eight newspaper articles from the Jasper Booster, pertaining to the Jasper Trails Project.
Date Range
1997
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 108
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Published record
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 / 108
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Date Range
1997
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of eight newspaper articles from the Jasper Booster, pertaining to the Jasper Trails Project.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Organization
Trails
Research
Map
Environment
Hiking
Recreation
Parks Canada
Government
Newspaper
Publication
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
Less detail
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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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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
Less detail
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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Date Range
1911-1980
1911
1941-1942
1957-1959
1966
1980
Reference Code
M521 / III / B / 1-3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / III : Queen's University
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / III / B : Miscellaneous
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / III / B / 1-3
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1911-1980
1911
1941-1942
1957-1959
1966
1980
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records (23.5 x 29 cm or smaller)
Notes
Dorothy served as the Treasurer of the AMS in 1941, and as the President in 1942. Dorothy was the first female president appointed to the AMS.
Both editions of the Tricolor (published during World War II) document the Queen's War Aid Commission, a subcommittee of the AMS. They each document alumni who served and died overseas. They are both annotated on several pages.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Subject Access
Education
Women
World War II
Geographic Access
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Acid-free archival paper interwoven between correspondence and newspaper clippings.
Category
Education
Military
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Miscellaneous and Collected Materials

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 11.5 cm of textual records, 32 x 42 cm or smaller. Records include: Book of Common Prayer (1872); The Pocket Cook Book by Elizabeth Woody (1942); Guide to Marks of Origin on British and Irish Silver Plate from mid-16th Century to the Year 1943 and Old Sheffield Plate Makers' Marks,…
Date Range
1872-1986
1872
1911
1920
1928
1934-1935
1939
1942-1943
1950
1977
1986
Reference Code
M521 / II / C / 1-6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Organization record
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / II : Wardle Family
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / II / C : Miscellaneous and Collected Materials
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / II / C / 1-6
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Organization record
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1872-1986
1872
1911
1920
1928
1934-1935
1939
1942-1943
1950
1977
1986
Physical Description
11.5 cm of textual records (32 x 42 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 11.5 cm of textual records, 32 x 42 cm or smaller. Records include: Book of Common Prayer (1872); The Pocket Cook Book by Elizabeth Woody (1942); Guide to Marks of Origin on British and Irish Silver Plate from mid-16th Century to the Year 1943 and Old Sheffield Plate Makers' Marks, 1743-1860 (1943); four booklets related to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies (1934-1950); a booklet titled "Sir George Simpson Centennial Celebration" (1928); an assortment of recipes; "The Margaret P. Hess Collection" booklet published by the University of Calgary (1977) and a related Calgary Herald newspaper clipping (1986); one Carl Rungius postcard; and six miscellaneous postcards depicting a former school teacher of Leette Wardle (1911), James Wardle at the Cave and Basin (1920), the Wardles in San Francisco (n.d.), two unidentified men (n.d.), and visitors to the Banff Springs Hotel (n.d.).
Notes
Book of Common Prayer inscribed with: “Martha Morey, November 4, 1872. New Westminster, BC. From her mother.” It belonged to James Wardle's mother.
The Pocket Cook Book contains annotations and written notes tucked in among the pages of the book.
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies booklets kept because the Wardles participated in trail rides and there are photos/mentions of James and Dorothy, and possibly Leette.
The "Sir George Simpson Centennial Celebration" booklet contains a photograph print between pages 32 and 33.
Some of the postcards are annotated on the back, specifically the postcard depicting the Banff Springs Hotel which is addressed to Dorothy.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Simpson, George
Rungius, Carl
Subject Access
Hiking
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Artist
Art
Leisure
Recreation
Religions
Calgary Herald
Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
Cave and Basin
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
San Francisco
United States
Language
English
Category
Arts
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Religions
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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