Search Results - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

HCR Update 2009

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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

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HCR Info Files - HCR Rivers 2008

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of hydrometric data for various rivers in the Canadian Rockies which was compiled as part of the Water Survey of Canada in 2008. Includes annotations by Ben Gadd pertaining to data which he used to update information in his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 39 to 41

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 / 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 / 39 to 41

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of hydrometric data for various rivers in the Canadian Rockies which was compiled as part of the Water Survey of Canada in 2008. Includes annotations by Ben Gadd pertaining to data which he used to update information in his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Research; Environment; Rivers

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Author's copy of Geology Road Tours

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 59

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 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 59

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 3.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Commercial products; Environment; Geology; Science and technology; Geography; Natural history; Travel; Roads; Map

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Natural resources; Science and technology

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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The Rockies: Naked Science

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a published video titled "The Rockies: Naked Science". Content pertains to geology, fossils, plate tectonics and related subjects. Ben Gadd appears in the video discussing the physical formation of the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 19

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Pioneer Film and TV Productions Ltd.

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 1 DVD

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a published video titled "The Rockies: Naked Science". Content pertains to geology, fossils, plate tectonics and related subjects. Ben Gadd appears in the video discussing the physical formation of the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Ben Gadd appears in video at 9 min. 11 sec.; total running time 11 min. 50 sec.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Geology; Natural history; Mountains; Geological formation; Environment

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper National Park: 360 Degrees of Inspiration

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a copy of "Jasper National Park: 360 Degrees of Inspiration". Content pertains to wildlife, natural views, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and other related subjects. Video features Ben Gadd discussing the role of national parks.

Date Range: 2007

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 17

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 17

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Shadow Light Canada Productions

Date Range: 2007

Physical Description: 1 DVD

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a copy of "Jasper National Park: 360 Degrees of Inspiration". Content pertains to wildlife, natural views, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and other related subjects. Video features Ben Gadd discussing the role of national parks.

Notes: Ben Gadd appears in video at 2 min. 2 sec.; total running time 18 min. 36 sec.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Environment; Natural history; National parks and reserves; Wildlife; Sports; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Cadomin

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Tourism; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd online publications

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of printed materials retrieved from online resources pertaining to Canadian Rockies excursion companies Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd. Includes schedules, itineraries, price lists and booking information.

Date Range: 2006

Reference Code: M545 / III / 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / III / 26

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 2006

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of printed materials retrieved from online resources pertaining to Canadian Rockies excursion companies Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd. Includes schedules, itineraries, price lists and booking information.

Subject Access: Activities; Advertising; Animals; Horseback riding; Horses; Businesses; Travel; Tourism; Recreation; Sports; Skiing; Hiking

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park

Language: English

Category: Communications; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Weather Channel 2002

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing a recording of an episode of television program "Weather Channel: Atmospheres" episode 56, which aired in the United States in 2002. Episode covers extreme weather in Canada, and features Ben Gadd discussing glaciers and global warming.

Date Range: 2002

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 11

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by The Weather Channel; copy recorded by Ben Gadd

Date Range: 2002

Physical Description: 1 VHS tape

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing a recording of an episode of television program "Weather Channel: Atmospheres" episode 56, which aired in the United States in 2002. Episode covers extreme weather in Canada, and features Ben Gadd discussing glaciers and global warming.

Notes: Ben Gadd appears at 16 min. 8 sec. in video; total running time approx. 1 hour

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Environment; Natural history; Glaciers; Weather; Television

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; United States of America

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Great Canadian Rivers: The Kicking Horse

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing episode 32 of the series "Great Canadian Rivers", featuring Kicking Horse River. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing the river and its creation.

Date Range: 2002

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 13

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 13

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Good Earth Productions Inc.

Date Range: 2002

Physical Description: 1 VHS tape

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing episode 32 of the series "Great Canadian Rivers", featuring Kicking Horse River. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing the river and its creation.

Notes: Ben Gadd appears in video at 3 min. 45 sec.; total running time 22 min. 30 sec.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Environment; Rivers; Natural history; Television

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Kicking Horse River

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Mountaineering calendar

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one monthly calendar produced by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation in honour of the International Year of Mountains [2002].

Date Range: 2002

Reference Code: M57 / XIV / B / 2 (O.S)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Calendar; Published record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: M57 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / XIV / B : Family and personal

Accession Number: 8110

Reference Code: M57 / XIV / B / 2 (O.S)

GMD: Calendar; Published record

Date Range: 2002

Physical Description: 1 calendar (33 x 28.5 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one monthly calendar produced by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation in honour of the International Year of Mountains [2002].

Subject Access: History; Publication; Mountaineering; Anniversary; Calendar

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Author's copy of Raven's End

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's fiction book, Raven's End, which contains corrections and other annotations by the author.

Date Range: 2001

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 58

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 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 58

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, McClelland & Stewart Publishers

Date Range: 2001

Physical Description: 2.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's fiction book, Raven's End, which contains corrections and other annotations by the author.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Commercial products

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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National Geographic, Wapta ski tour 2001

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a video of Ben and Will Gadd skiing and hiking near Wapta Icefield. Footage was published in a program by National Geographic.

Date Range: 2001

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 18

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 18

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: National Geographic

Date Range: 2001

Physical Description: 1 DVD

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a video of Ben and Will Gadd skiing and hiking near Wapta Icefield. Footage was published in a program by National Geographic.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Sports; Winter sports; Skiing; Hiking; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Wapta Lake; Wapta Icefield

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Ray Wardell fonds

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Part Of: Ray Wardell fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger an…

Date Range: 1993

Reference Code: M252

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Ray Wardell fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 252

Sous-Fonds: M 252

Accession Number: 6505

Reference Code: M252

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1993

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records (ca.130 p.)

History / Biographical: Ray Wardell, 1922-1994, was an engineer at Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1948 until 1958, and lived at Oakville, Ontario until his death. Wardell worked on early construction at Mount Norquay ski area and rose to the position of Superintendent of Construction and Maintenance for the Banff Chairlift Corporation.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger and safety services, Upper Terminal Tea Room and improvements to Mount Norquay Lodge. Contents include technical details, construction photographs and articles from trade journals