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Wordworks contracts - Parks Canada guides' handbook

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence pertaining to editing work on a handbook for interpretive guides, which Ben Gadd completed for Parks Canada in 1978. The project was completed through Ben's company, The Wordworks.

Date Range: 1978

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 87

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual 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 / 87

GMD: Textual record; Government record

Date Range: 1978

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence pertaining to editing work on a handbook for interpretive guides, which Ben Gadd completed for Parks Canada in 1978. The project was completed through Ben's company, The Wordworks.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Businesses; Publication; Employment; Guides; Guiding; Education; Communications

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education; Communications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Buffalo Badge Sketch

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Part Of: Parks Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 print of a sketch of a buffalo that was used for copper and bronze badge. These buffalo badges were used to mark paid entrance to the National Parks from 1925-1938 and were fixed to a car's front radiator with wire. This sketch shows a standing buffalo, a design used from 1932-19…

Date Range: 1977

Reference Code: V488 / I / F / PA - 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Parks Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M317 / S23 / V488

Series: I.F. Other

Sous-Fonds: V488

Accession Number: 8134

Reference Code: V488 / I / F / PA - 2

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1977

Physical Description: 1 print : b&w ; 20 x 25.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 print of a sketch of a buffalo that was used for copper and bronze badge. These buffalo badges were used to mark paid entrance to the National Parks from 1925-1938 and were fixed to a car's front radiator with wire. This sketch shows a standing buffalo, a design used from 1932-1938. Also includes the envelope the print was stored in. Written on the front are details of what the sketch is of and that it was give to Jim Sime from Fergus Lothian in 1977.

Name Access: Lothian, Fergus; Sime, Jim

Subject Access: Buffalo; Automobiles; Parks; Parks Canada

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Portrait of Bruno Engler

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 b&w sketch of Bruno Engler, titled: Bruno Engler Mountain Legend 1975, signed by Carol Bortenlanger 1 b&w photograph of Bruno Engler

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8284

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Drawing

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Series: V8 / 2014.8284

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8284

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8284

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Drawing

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 1 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 16 cm and 1 pencil drawing

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 b&w sketch of Bruno Engler, titled: Bruno Engler Mountain Legend 1975, signed by Carol Bortenlanger; 1 b&w photograph of Bruno Engler

Name Access: Engler, Bruno; Bortenlanger, Carol

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Banff section financials 1974]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File includes the Banff Section financial statement for 1974 and a report to the Section Chairs on an update to the expedition fund.

Date Range: 1974

Reference Code: M200 / II / A / 38

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / II: Financial Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / II / A: Financial Statements and Reports

Accession Number: accn. 5465

Reference Code: M200 / II / A / 38

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1974

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File includes the Banff Section financial statement for 1974 and a report to the Section Chairs on an update to the expedition fund.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Club; Record keeping; Records; Report; Finances; Organizations

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Banff National Park; Banff; Banff, AB; Banff, Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Indian Days parade

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Part Of: Ron Duke fonds

Scope & Content: Item pertains to 12 colour photographs of the July 1970 Banff Indian Days parade down Banff Avenue. Includes images of unidentified First Nations people on horseback and on floats all dressed in regalia, some dancing. Images also include RCMP officers in dress reds, crowds along the street, busines…

Date Range: 1970

Reference Code: V180 / V / A / i / NA - 06

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

12 images

Part Of: Ron Duke fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M175 / V180

Series: V.A. Later material / events

Sous-Fonds: V180

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V180 / V / A / i / NA - 06

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1970

Physical Description: 12 photographs : col. ; 12.6 x 10.1 cm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item pertains to 12 colour photographs of the July 1970 Banff Indian Days parade down Banff Avenue. Includes images of unidentified First Nations people on horseback and on floats all dressed in regalia, some dancing. Images also include RCMP officers in dress reds, crowds along the street, business fronts, and an unidentified group of girls in uniform, possibly Girl Guides.

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff Indian Days; Banff townsite; Businesses; Children; Events; First Nations; Grizzly House; Horses; Indigenous Peoples; King Edward Hotel; Parade; Standish Hardware; Texaco

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Duke, Ron

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal and Professional Photographs

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to various climbs, trips, and activities Lawrence Grassi and others did; many others are unidentified

Date Range: [ca. 1915-1980]

Reference Code: V240 / II / B / PA - 801 to 829

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M45 / V240

Series: II.B. Personal photographs

Sous-Fonds: V240

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V240 / II / B / PA - 801 to 829

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1915-1980]

Physical Description: 29 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to various climbs, trips, and activities Lawrence Grassi and others did; many others are unidentified

Name Access: Grassi, Lawrence

Subject Access: Activities; Buildings; Climbing; Cabins and shelters; Family and personal life; Guide; Guiding; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Portrait; Scenery

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Kananaskis; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Slides Notebooks

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to four black leather notebook with the titles wirtten in red paint on the front cover. 51 - 1 : "SL I" (Slides Book I) Includes hand-written lists and details of 35 mm slides [colour positive film] taken and compiled by Lillian Gest from trips taken between 1939 and 1949. 51 - 2 : "S…

Date Range: 1939-1981

Reference Code: M67 / II / C / i / a / 51 - 1 to 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Private record; Textual record

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M67 / S36 / V225

Series: II.C. Activities, photography

Sous-Fonds: M67

Sub-Series: i.a. textual material, notebooks

Accession Number: 5142

Reference Code: M67 / II / C / i / a / 51 - 1 to 4

GMD: Private record; Textual record

Date Range: 1939-1981

Physical Description: 4.5 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 10.8 x 17.6 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to four black leather notebook with the titles wirtten in red paint on the front cover. 51 - 1 : "SL I" (Slides Book I) Includes hand-written lists and details of 35 mm slides [colour positive film] taken and compiled by Lillian Gest from trips taken between 1939 and 1949. 51 - 2 : "SL II" (Slides Book II) Includes hand-written lists and details of 35 mm slides [colour positive film] taken and compiled by Lillian Gest from trips taken between 1949 and 1955. 51 - 3 : "SL III" (Slides Book II) Includes hand-written lists and details of 35 mm slides [colour positive film] taken and compiled by Lillian Gest from trips taken between 1955 and 191965. 51 - 4 : "SL IV" (Slides Book IV) Includes hand-written lists and details of 35 mm slides [colour positive film] taken and compiled by Lillian Gest from trips taken between 1966 and 1981. Also includes folder of loose material from the notebooks.

Name Access: Gest, Lillian

Subject Access: Activities; Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Automobiles; Backpacking; Boats; Buildings; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Club; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Family and personal life; Fishing; Flowers; Glaciers; Guides; Hiking; Horse packing; Horses; Hotels; Landscapes; Mountain; Mountains; Mountaineering; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Outfitters; Pack trips; Personal and Professional Life; Photography; Recreation; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Swiss Guides; Tourism; Trails; Travel; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Waterton; Waterton National Park; Yoho National Park; Glacier National Park; Montana; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada; Washington; United States of America

Language: English

Creator: Gest, Lillian

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Electronic Resources

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Natural views, Banff area

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 66 b&w photographs and 4 colour photographs pertaining to natural views in and around Banff. Includes views of the town of Banff from Sulphur Mountain; Banff Springs Hotel; Sinclair Canyon; Marble Canyon; Emerald Lake; Mount Rundle and Tunnel Mountain; Banff Buffalo Paddock; a pack…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1910]; 1902-1910; [1920-1940]; 1930; 1950; 1970

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 35 to 104

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Other material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 35 to 104

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1910]; 1902-1910; [1920-1940]; 1930; 1950; 1970

Physical Description: 70 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 28 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 66 b&w photographs and 4 colour photographs pertaining to natural views in and around Banff. Includes views of the town of Banff from Sulphur Mountain; Banff Springs Hotel; Sinclair Canyon; Marble Canyon; Emerald Lake; Mount Rundle and Tunnel Mountain; Banff Buffalo Paddock; a pack trip; and related views.

Notes: Some items are annotated

Subject Access: Environment; Travel; Mountains; Landscapes; Animals; Buffalo; Moose; Elk; Animal Paddock; Horses; Pack trips

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Marble Canyon; Mount Rundle; Sulphur Mountain; Tunnel Mountain; British Columbia; Sinclair Canyon

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Research notes

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Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, scanned documents and other textual records collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as research materials. Content pertains to the history and development of Banff National Park and other areas of Alberta; local architecture; biographical research on various people from the Ba…

Date Range: [ca.1960-1980]

Reference Code: M9 / I / B / 1 to 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M9; S13; V605

Series: M9 / I : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M9

Sub-Series: M9 / I / B : Research and other preofessional records

Accession Number: 7412

Reference Code: M9 / I / B / 1 to 5

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1960-1980]

Physical Description: 9 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, scanned documents and other textual records collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as research materials. Content pertains to the history and development of Banff National Park and other areas of Alberta; local architecture; biographical research on various people from the Banff community, including explorer David Thompson; and related materials.

Notes: Contents in file: M9 / I / B / 1 : “Historical Research – Banff Nat. Park Historic Bldgs.”; “Canmore Area”; “Eighth Ave Mall – Calgary” M9 / I / B / 2 : “Historical Notes”; “John Lunn”; “Alberta Culture Etc.”; UMC – Education + Training – Restoration Architects”; loose conference docs M9 / I / B / 3 : Biographical research notes sent by Dorothea Calverly; "David Thompson Explorations" M9 / I / B / 4 : “Banff Architecture and Environment” M9 / I / B / 5 : Miscellaneous/loose research notes

Name Access: Stewart, Maryalice Harvey

Subject Access: Research; Architecture; Biography; Townsite development; History

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Canmore; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Project documents and reports

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Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to projects and reports which Maryalice Harvey Stewart was involved in. File includes a research project pertaining to Jack Long; a bound copy of an oral history project completed by Christine Crilley-Everts in 2000, with an accompanying letter addressed to Mar…

Date Range: [ca.1960-1980]; 1978; 2000-2001

Reference Code: M9 / I / B / 6 to 9

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M9; S13; V605

Series: M9 / I : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M9

Sub-Series: M9 / I / B : Research and other professional records

Accession Number: 7412

Reference Code: M9 / I / B / 6 to 9

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1960-1980]; 1978; 2000-2001

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to projects and reports which Maryalice Harvey Stewart was involved in. File includes a research project pertaining to Jack Long; a bound copy of an oral history project completed by Christine Crilley-Everts in 2000, with an accompanying letter addressed to Maryalice; conservation project documents, including one folder titled “Save the Cave and Basin Swimming Pools Committee”; and archival activity reports.

Name Access: Stewart, Maryalice Harvey

Subject Access: Research; History; Organizations; Professional and Personal Life

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Cave and Basin

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Research reference images with notes - Radium Hot Springs, Kootenay Crossing, etc.

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Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of paper reference copies of images collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart for research purposes. Images pertain to Radium Hot Springs ca.1918, Kootenay Crossing, and other related subjects. Images have been annotated with contextual information on the back.

Date Range: [ca.1970-1990]

Reference Code: M9 / I / B / 21

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M9; S13; V605

Series: M9 / I : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M9

Sub-Series: M9 / I / B : Research and other professional records

Accession Number: 7412

Reference Code: M9 / I / B / 21

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1970-1990]

Physical Description: 0.3 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of paper reference copies of images collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart for research purposes. Images pertain to Radium Hot Springs ca.1918, Kootenay Crossing, and other related subjects. Images have been annotated with contextual information on the back.

Notes: Materials in file accompanied by original storage envelope; Images dated individually on back based on dates of original photographs, ranging from ca.1910 to 1948

Name Access: Stewart, Maryalice Harvey

Subject Access: Research; Hot Springs; Landscapes; Photography; Home; Homestead; Buildings

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; British Columbia; Kootenay National Park; Radium

Language: English

Category: Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected newspaper articles and publications

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Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of collected newspaper articles and other published materials. File includes a Trail Riders and Skyline Hikers bulletin [ca.1938] with an image of Maryalice and trail rider Steve Cody on the cover; several newspaper articles pertaining to Maryalice's career, hobbies, and friends (incl…

Date Range: [1938]; 1966; 1972; 1978-1979; 1988; 1995

Reference Code: M9 / II / 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Newspaper clipping

Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M9; S13; V605

Series: M9 / II : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M9

Accession Number: 7412

Reference Code: M9 / II / 16

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Newspaper clipping

Date Range: [1938]; 1966; 1972; 1978-1979; 1988; 1995

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of collected newspaper articles and other published materials. File includes a Trail Riders and Skyline Hikers bulletin [ca.1938] with an image of Maryalice and trail rider Steve Cody on the cover; several newspaper articles pertaining to Maryalice's career, hobbies, and friends (including Lorna Oliver and Reverend R. M. Bourke); and a journal article from the Nature Conservation Society of Japan.

Name Access: Stewart, Maryalice Harvey; Oliver, Lorna (Wellman); Bourke, R. M.; Cody, Steve

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Publication; Newspaper; Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; Professional and Personal Life; Employment; Environment; Conservation; Research

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Banff; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Japan

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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William Royle fonds

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activiti…

Date Range: [ca.1920-1930]; 1959-1960; [ca.1960-1970]; 1978

Reference Code: M587 / V808

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Print; Transparency; Textual record; Published record; Film

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M587; V808

Sous-Fonds: M587; V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: M587 / V808

GMD: Photograph; Print; Transparency; Textual record; Published record; Film

Date Range: [ca.1920-1930]; 1959-1960; [ca.1960-1970]; 1978

Physical Description: ca.348 photographs (204 b&w and col. prints, 144 col. transparencies) -- 0.5 cm of textual records -- 7 film reels

History / Biographical: William "Bill" Royle (1905-1980) moved to Banff from Lethbridge in 1952 with his mother (Mary Elizabeth) and two young sons (Bernard and Walter), following the death of his wife. William started the business Banff Plumbing and Heating Ltd., which he operated until his death. William and his brother, John J. Royle, were also involved with a laundromat business in Banff. From its inception in 1953, William also worked as director and president of the Banff Park Savings and Credit Union (now Bow Valley Credit Union). In his spare time, William volunteered with the Banff Boy Scouts, as well as St. Mary's Church in Banff, the Seniors' Society and the Alberta Council of the Aging. William's son, Bernard, tragically passed away in a plane crash in 1969 while searching for new heliskiing routes in British Columbia with his friend, John Gow, who survived.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activities; Bernard Royle and friends; the Banff High School curling team; natural views and wildlife in Alberta and British Columbia; and other related subjects. Includes three visual series: I - Prints ; II - Motion pictures ; III - Transparencies. Series I includes five sub-series: A - Boy Scouts [includes o.s. items] ; B - Banff Indian Days ; C - Banff Winter Carnival ; D - St. Mary's Baptist Church ; E - Misc.

Name Access: Royle, William; Royle, Walter; Royle, Bernard

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Events; Community events; Sports; Recreation; Curling; Banff Winter Carnival; Banff Indian Days; Cultural pluralism; Scouting; Boy Scouts of Canada; Churches; Religions; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; British Columbia; Revelstoke; Canmore

Language: English

Category: Cultural pluralism; Family and personal life; Religions; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: https://time.com/5912476/heliski-survival-1969/; Information provided by Walter Royle

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Ben Gadd fonds

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, …

Date Range: 1956-2018

Reference Code: M590 / V810 / S61

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Digital image; Drawing; Negative; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard; Published record; Textual record; Video; Transparency

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M590; V810

Sous-Fonds: M590; V810

Accession Number: 2021.20; 2024.01

Reference Code: M590 / V810 / S61

GMD: Digital image; Drawing; Negative; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard; Published record; Textual record; Video; Transparency

Date Range: 1956-2018

Physical Description: ca. 7.9 metres of textual records -- ca. 274 maps -- 29 VHS tapes -- ca.15 discs with digital files -- 21 cassettes -- photographs -- oversized materials -- USB stick with 15 sldeshows

History / Biographical: Ben Gadd (1946-) is a retired naturalist, guide, geologist, instructor, freelance writer and award-winning author based in the Canadian Rockies. Ben was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. He met his wife, Cia (Langdon) Gadd at Colorado College in 1965, and the couple married four weeks later. Ben and Cia had two sons, Will and Toby. Ben and his family relocated to Jasper in the late 1960s. Ben later attended the University of Lethbridge and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science in 1972. Between 1976 and 1980, Ben taught classes at Mount Royal College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; he later taught additional classes at Grant MacEwan College and Lakeland College. From 1981, Ben also worked as a seasonal naturalist/guide for Parks Canada. Ben left Parks Canada in 1985 to start an independent naturalist guiding business with Cia based in Jasper and other parts of the Canadian Rockies, which the couple continued to operate for over two decades. Ben published his best-known work, "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", through his publishing company Corax Press in 1986. The second edition of "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" received multiple awards after its release in 1995. Ben's fiction book, "Raven's End" won the title of Best Canadian Rockies Book at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2001 and became a Canadian bestseller. Overall, Ben has authored or co-authored 11 books and received nearly one dozen awards for his achievements as a writer, researcher and guide. Ben continued to lead guided hikes and school programs until his retirement in 2016.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, video and sound recordings, and other related material. Materials donated in 2024 include one USB stick containing

Notes: Ben Gadd fonds arrangement: Series I : Personal records - Subseries A : Travel guides and maps - Subseries B : Education and early writings - Subseries C : Personal interest files - Subseries D : Other personal and collected Series II : Research and publication records - Subseries A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies - Subseries B : Other publications Series III : Professional records - Subseries A : Parks Canada Records - Subseries B : Interpretive guiding - Subseries C : Teaching records - Subseries D : Other contracts and projects Series IV : Legal and financial records - Subseries A : Legal records - Subseries B : Financial records

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Gadd, Cia

Subject Access: Education; Research; Publication; Environment; Geology; Tourism; Family and personal life; Personal and Professional Life; Academics; Guiding; Guides; Businesses; Finances; Conservation; Wildlife; Natural history; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Kootenay National Park; Lethbridge; United States of America; Colorado; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions apply

Language: English; French; Dutch

Category: Education; Environment; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Published booklets

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two published booklets - one is about the St. Mary's Of the Assumption Catholic church in Banff and the other is about Vermilion Lakes. Both were printed by the Craig & Canyon.

Date Range: 1962-1978

Reference Code: M587 / 01 - 02

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Sous-Fonds: M587

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: M587 / 01 - 02

GMD: Published record; Textual record

Date Range: 1962-1978

Physical Description: 0.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 16.4 x 25 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of two published booklets - one is about the St. Mary's Of the Assumption Catholic church in Banff and the other is about Vermilion Lakes. Both were printed by the Craig & Canyon.

Subject Access: Bow Valley; Buildings; Churches; Conservation; Ecology; Environment and Nature; Land use; Landscapes; Religions; St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church

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

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Power Company papers, Lake Minnewanka Diving Guide

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a 1997 Parks Canada Diving Lake Minnewanka Submerged Cultural Resources brochure, a photocopied diagram of the Department of the Interior's plan for the subdivision of villa lots at Lake Minnewanka [consisting of two pieces of paper taped together], a Calgary Power Company progress…

Date Range: [ca. 1943-1997]

Reference Code: M589 / II / 01 to 04

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M589 / V809

Sous-Fonds: M589

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: M589 / II / 01 to 04

GMD: Published record; Textual record

Date Range: [ca. 1943-1997]

Physical Description: 0.4 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 21.3 x 27.6 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a 1997 Parks Canada Diving Lake Minnewanka Submerged Cultural Resources brochure, a photocopied diagram of the Department of the Interior's plan for the subdivision of villa lots at Lake Minnewanka [consisting of two pieces of paper taped together], a Calgary Power Company progress pictures report pertaining to the Cascade Project - specifically the construction of the Stewart Canyon Bridge - accompanied by two printed colour maps of the details surrounding the pump house [most likely printed from a computer by Bob Smith at a later date], and three print-outs pertaining to various components of the Calgary Power Company Minnewanka Storage Dam.

Name Access: Smith, Robert Neville (Bob); Smith, Enoch

Subject Access: Buildings; Businesses; Calgary Power Company Ltd.; Construction; Diving; Lake Minnewanka; Parks Canada; Stewart Canyon

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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HCR Info Files - Mammals

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various mammals in the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1973-1976; 1978-1998; 2000-2004; 2011

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 58 to 62

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 / 58 to 62

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1973-1976; 1978-1998; 2000-2004; 2011

Physical Description: 9 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various mammals in the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated by Ben Gadd

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Research; Environment; Wildlife; Animals; Dogs; Bears; Elk

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides and maps

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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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Personal negatives

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Part Of: Pat Judge fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 7 black and white negatives of Cascade Mountain from the south side of the Bow River, Takakkaw Falls, the Great Divide sign, Pat Judge and fellow clergymen posed in front of St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church, and baby deer.

Date Range: 1953-1988

Reference Code: V638 / NA - 01 to NA - 07

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

7 images

Part Of: Pat Judge fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M184 / V638

Sous-Fonds: V638

Accession Number: 5774, 5791, 5870

Reference Code: V638 / NA - 01 to NA - 07

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1953-1988

Physical Description: 7 photographs : b&w negatives ; 5.2 x 5.9 cm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 7 black and white negatives of Cascade Mountain from the south side of the Bow River, Takakkaw Falls, the Great Divide sign, Pat Judge and fellow clergymen posed in front of St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church, and baby deer.

Name Access: Judge, Pat

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Bow River; Cascade Mountain; Churches; Deer; Great Divide; Mountains; St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church; Scenery; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: NA

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Scenics

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Part Of: Ron Duke fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series pertains to 68 prints depicting scenic views from the areas surrounding the town of Banff and throughout Banff National Park. Includes views of Rundle Mountain from Vermillion Lakes, Cascade Mountain, Lake Louise, aerial shots of mountain ranges, Mount Assiniboine and more. Some prints h…

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1975]

Reference Code: V180 / V / B / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 68 o.s.

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Ron Duke fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M175 / V180

Series: V.B. Later material / prints

Sous-Fonds: V180

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V180 / V / B / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 68 o.s.

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1975]

Physical Description: 68 photographs : b&w and col. ; 35.4 x 27.8 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Sub-series pertains to 68 prints depicting scenic views from the areas surrounding the town of Banff and throughout Banff National Park. Includes views of Rundle Mountain from Vermillion Lakes, Cascade Mountain, Lake Louise, aerial shots of mountain ranges, Mount Assiniboine and more. Some prints have colour tinting added in post-production.

Notes: PA - 56 o.s. to PA - 68 o.s. are oversize.

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Banff National Park; Banff townsite; Bow River; Bow Valley; Cascade Mountain; Castle Mountain; Environment; Environment and Nature; Lake Louise; Lake Minnewanka; Landscapes; Mount Assiniboine; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountains; Photography; Rundle Mountain; Scenery; Skiing; Tourism; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Assiniboine; British Columbia

Language: NA

Creator: Duke, Ron

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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