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Maligne Lake tear-off map

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

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

Date Range: [ca.1980-1984]

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / A : Parks Canada records

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 10

GMD: Textual record; Map

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: [ca.1980-1984]

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

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

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

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

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Map of Exmoor, Jon Whyte Text, Assorted

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 map and 3 published books. Contains 'Ordnance Survey: Contoured Road Map of Exmoor' (1930), annotated by Mollie Morant; 1 copy of 'Tidewater to Timberline' by Dan McCowan (1951) with handwritten note by the author to Nicholas and Ivy 'Willie' Morant; 1 copy of 'Indians in the Roc…

Date Range: 1930; 1951; 1953; 1985

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 42 to 45

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Map

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 42 to 45

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Map

Responsibility: Various authors

Date Range: 1930; 1951; 1953; 1985

Physical Description: Textual Records & Cartographic Record: 3 books, 1 map

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 map and 3 published books. Contains 'Ordnance Survey: Contoured Road Map of Exmoor' (1930), annotated by Mollie Morant; 1 copy of 'Tidewater to Timberline' by Dan McCowan (1951) with handwritten note by the author to Nicholas and Ivy 'Willie' Morant; 1 copy of 'Indians in the Rockies' by Jon Whyte (1985), with personal note from Jon to Nicholas and Willie; 1 copy of 'Ornamente der Volksunst' with note by Nicholas Morant inside - annotation identifies it as a 1937 Christmas gift to Willie, but copy was printed in 1953.

Storage Range: In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 38 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 45

Name Access: Whyte, Jon; Morant, Mollie; McCowan, Dan

Subject Access: Travel; Publication

Geographic Access: Canada; England

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English; German

Conservation: Items in this file with risky materials attached, such as adhesives, must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.

Creator: Various authors

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

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

Date Range: 1973; 2010-2012

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 117

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

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

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 117

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: 1973; 2010-2012

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

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

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

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

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canmore

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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The Selkirk Range Text and Maps

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 volumes, 1 textual and 1 cartographic, from 'The Selkirk Range British Columbia'. Volume 1 pertains to a textual account of the Selkirk region; volume 2 pertains to a collection of various topographical maps of the Selkirk region. Volume 1 is signed by Emmeline Wheeler.

Date Range: 1951

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to 53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Map

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to 53

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Map

Responsibility: Produced by A.O. Wheeler

Date Range: 1951

Physical Description: Textual record: book & Cartographic records: maps

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 volumes, 1 textual and 1 cartographic, from 'The Selkirk Range British Columbia'. Volume 1 pertains to a textual account of the Selkirk region; volume 2 pertains to a collection of various topographical maps of the Selkirk region. Volume 1 is signed by Emmeline Wheeler.

Storage Range: In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 53.

Name Access: Wheeler, A.O.

Subject Access: Travel; Geography; Mountains

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Selkirks

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Creator: A.O. Wheeler

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Topographical maps

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-sub series consists of topographical maps depicting various regions in Canada and the United States, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Includes ca.13 maps of regions in the United States (including Eagletail National Park in Arizona, Colorado Springs, and Montana); and ca.213 maps of regions in…

Date Range: [ca.1960-2005]

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / ii

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 / ii : Travel guides and maps : Topographical maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / ii

GMD: Map

Date Range: [ca.1960-2005]

Physical Description: ca.226 topographical maps

Scope & Content: Sub-sub series consists of topographical maps depicting various regions in Canada and the United States, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Includes ca.13 maps of regions in the United States (including Eagletail National Park in Arizona, Colorado Springs, and Montana); and ca.213 maps of regions in Northern Canada, Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies (predominantly Alberta and British Columbia, as well as the Yukon).

Notes: Some maps include annotations by Ben Gadd

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Geography; Map; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Yukon; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel Documents and Maps (File 1 of 2)

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 maps / map clippings of regions in Alberta (including map of Banff annotated to show location of former Morant home), B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba; 6 packing inventory lists and 3 other handwritten notes including shopping list; business card for Starlight Villa Motel in Nels…

Date Range: [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]; [ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]; 1962; 1972; 1981 - 1982; 1985; 1988; [ca. 1992]

Reference Code: M300 / III / A9 / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / A : Nick and WIllie Morant

Accession Number: Unknown

Reference Code: M300 / III / A9 / 1

GMD: Textual record; Map

Responsibility: Collected by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]; [ca. 1960 - ca. 1980]; 1962; 1972; 1981 - 1982; 1985; 1988; [ca. 1992]

Physical Description: 26 Textual records: maps, pamphlets, handwritten notes, partial notepads, typed pages, laminated card, business card

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 maps / map clippings of regions in Alberta (including map of Banff annotated to show location of former Morant home), B.C., Saskatchewan and Manitoba; 6 packing inventory lists and 3 other handwritten notes including shopping list; business card for Starlight Villa Motel in Nelson, B.C.; laminated card by Banff Lifts Ltd. allowing Nicholas Morant to ride Sulphur Mountain Gondola for free throughout 1992; and customs form with 2 other attached pages with inventory of camera equipment.

Notes: All contents originally stored in clipboard with black leather cover, untitled, with 6 b&w film negatives (now filed under V500 / III / A9 / NA - 1). Some items previously stored in labelled envelopes; original envelopes kept in folders directly behind previous contents.

Subject Access: Travel; Inventory; Mountain; Gondola

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; British Columbia; Manitoba; Saskatchewan; Sulphur Mountain

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of heir identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Creator: Various authors including VIA Rail , Banff Lifts Ltd. , Canadian Government Travel Bureau

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel Documents and Maps (File 2 of 2)

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 maps, 3 stamps, ca.12 blank CP labels, 10 CP "value labels",1 notepad, 11 travel release forms (5 annotated) and 1 travel folder. Content pertains to travel documents and maps used by Nicholas Morant during work trips with Canadian Pacific and possibly some personal travel. Inclu…

Date Range: 1930; 1946; 1947; [ca. 1950 - ca. 1975]; 1966; 1977; 1978

Reference Code: M300 / III / A9 / 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Map; Organization record; Textual record; Corporate record

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / I / A : Nick and WIllie Morant

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: M300 / III / A9 / 2

GMD: Map; Organization record; Textual record; Corporate record

Responsibility: Collected by Nicholas Morant; corporate records for Canadian Pacific owned by Canadian Pacific company

Date Range: 1930; 1946; 1947; [ca. 1950 - ca. 1975]; 1966; 1977; 1978

Physical Description: ca. 43 Textual records: maps, stamps, labels, notepad, small travel folder, release forms

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 maps, 3 stamps, ca.12 blank CP labels, 10 CP "value labels",1 notepad, 11 travel release forms (5 annotated) and 1 travel folder. Content pertains to travel documents and maps used by Nicholas Morant during work trips with Canadian Pacific and possibly some personal travel. Includes maps of Alberta, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park; professional supplies (travel forms, shipping labels); 14-cent Canadian stamps (from XI Commonwealth Games in 1978); notepad with 2 pages of notes written by Nicholas Morant; and small blue travel-sized folder with pockets with CP Transport label on front.

Notes: CP Rail labels, stamps, value labels, blue folder and notepad originally stored in plastic wrapping labelled "ENVELOPES PAPER STAMPS VALUE LABELS" Travel release forms were originally stored in blue/grey CP Rail mailing envelope labelled "RR Releases" (stored in separate folder in same box) 1966 map of Alberta (fold-out map) and 3 maps of national parks were originally stored in large blue/grey Canadian Pacific envelope labelled "MAPS - PARKS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN ONTARIO" Large map of Alberta formerly stored in unlabelled plastic yellow bag with red cloth border (removed for conservation purposes) Items in this file were part of an original set of ca. 75 items; excess duplicates, blank pages and envelopes, non-annotated maps not relevant to the Canadian Rockies, etc. were discarded.