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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
- 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
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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
- 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
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56293
- 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
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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The Rockies: Naked Science
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56476
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Weather Channel 2002
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56466
- 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
- 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
- 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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Author's copy of Raven's End
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56291
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Luxton family fonds
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…
- Date Range
- [ca.1860]-1995
- Reference Code
- LUX
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Cabinet card
- Framed print
- Negative
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Textual record
- Corporate record
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX
- Accession Number
- Lux1 - EL estate, 1996
- Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000
- Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001
- Reference Code
- LUX
- GMD
- Photograph
- Cabinet card
- Framed print
- Negative
- Sound recording
- Cassette
- Textual record
- Corporate record
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
- Other Title Info
- Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives
- Date Range
- [ca.1860]-1995
- Physical Description
- ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)
- History / Biographical
- The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.
- Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.
- Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.
- In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.
- The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.
- Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.
- Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.
- Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.
- Notes
- Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:
- I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.
- II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.
- III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].
- Name Access
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Luxton, Georgina
- Luxton, Norman
- Subject Access
- Arts
- Commerce and industry
- Education
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First Nations
- Professional and Personal Life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Research
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material
- box list for unprocessed material
- Category
- Arts
- Commerce and industry
- Education
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- First nations
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
Electronic Resources
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Norman Luxton biographical articles
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55613
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- FIle consists of newspaper articles pertaining to Norman Luxton and his life in Banff. Includes one page from The Vancouver Province (March 17th, 1934) with article titled "N-o-a-rman is Our Brother", and two copies of article "Norman Luxton, Oracle of Banff" published in The Western Producer newsp…
- Date Range
- 1934
- 1957
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E2 / 16 to 17
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
2 images
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / I / E : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / I / E2 : Personal papers
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / E2 / 16 to 17
- Date Range
- 1934
- 1957
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- FIle consists of newspaper articles pertaining to Norman Luxton and his life in Banff. Includes one page from The Vancouver Province (March 17th, 1934) with article titled "N-o-a-rman is Our Brother", and two copies of article "Norman Luxton, Oracle of Banff" published in The Western Producer newspaper (September 26, 1957).
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Biography
- Newspaper
- Publication
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Vancouver
- Saskatchewan
- Saskatoon
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
Images
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Ben Gadd fonds
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55758
- 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
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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Geology Road Tours - research materials
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55795
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of various scientific journal articles which were collected and used as research materials by Ben Gadd during the creation of his book "Geology Road Tours". Articles pertain to Canadian and North American geological history, and related subjects.
- Date Range
- 1956
- 1977-1979
- 1987-1988
- 1991
- 1993-2008
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 12 to 16
- 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 / 12 to 16
- Date Range
- 1956
- 1977-1979
- 1987-1988
- 1991
- 1993-2008
- Physical Description
- 9 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of various scientific journal articles which were collected and used as research materials by Ben Gadd during the creation of his book "Geology Road Tours". Articles pertain to Canadian and North American geological history, and related subjects.
- Notes
- Some items in file are annotated
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Research
- Geology
- Geological formation
- Environment
- Natural history
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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potentially offensive content.
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Personal Interest Files - "AGT Parkway Phone Line" to "Alberta Speleological Society"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55797
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 1 to 10
- 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 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / C : Personal Interest Files
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 1 to 10
- Responsibility
- Compiled by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Physical Description
- 12 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Notes
- Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 1 : AGT Parkway Phone Line M590 / I / C / 2 : Airline Boarding Passes M590 / I / C / 3 : Airstrip M590 / I / C / 4 : Alberta Ecotrust M590 / I / C / 5 : Alberta Environmental Network M590 / I / C / 6 to 7 : Alberta Power Line Proposal [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 8 : Association for Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) M590 / I / C / 9 to 10 : Alberta Speleological Society [Files 1 and 2 of 2]
- Material Details
- Note on original storage folder of "Alberta Speleological Society" materials reads: "See also Cadomin Cave"
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Research
- Airplanes
- Travel
- Transportation
- Environment
- National parks and reserves
- Natural resources
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Natural resources
- Transportation
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Personal Interest Files - "Auto" to "Book Talk"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55798
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 11 to 21
- 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 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / C : Personal Interest Files
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 11 to 21
- Responsibility
- Compiled by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Physical Description
- 12 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Notes
- Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 11 : Auto M590 / I / C / 12 : Awards M590 / I / C / 13 to 14 : Alberta Wilderness Association [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 15 : Banff Issues M590 / I / C / 16 to 17 : Bikes, Bicycling [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 18 : Bird Atlas M590 / I / C / 19 : Bird Checklists M590 / I / C / 20 : Boating M590 / I / C / 21 : Book Talk
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Research
- Travel
- Transportation
- Environment
- National parks and reserves
- Wildlife
- Birds
- Conservation
- Boats
- Awards
- Automobiles
- Bird watching
- Bicycles
- Publication
- Public events
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Personal Interest Files - "Ginnie and Stanley Boucher" to "Caribou"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55799
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 22 to 30
- 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 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / C : Personal Interest Files
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 22 to 30
- Responsibility
- Compiled by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Physical Description
- 12 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Notes
- Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 22 : Ginnie and Stanley Boucher M590 / I / C / 23 : Brian Chaplin Committee Brief and Response by City M590 / I / C / 24 : Jim Butler M590 / I / C / 25 to 26 : Cadomin Cave [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 27 : Cadomin Cave Signs M590 / I / C / 28 : Canadian Mountaineering Co-op M590 / I / C / 29 : Canadian Nature Federation M590 / I / C / 30 : Caribou [File 1 of 3]
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Environment
- Wildlife
- Caribou
- Conservation
- Organizations
- Communications
- Natural resources
- Caves
- Mountaineering
- National parks and reserves
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Personal Interest Files - "Caribou" to "Christmas Cards"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55800
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 31 to 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 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / C : Personal Interest Files
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 31 to 36
- Responsibility
- Compiled by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Physical Description
- 12 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Notes
- Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 31 to 32 : Caribou [Files 2 and 3 of 3] M590 / I / C / 33 to 34 : Cheviot [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 35 : Christmas Bird Counts M590 / I / C / 36 : Christmas Cards
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Environment
- Wildlife
- Caribou
- Conservation
- Birds
- Mining
- Natural resources
- Christmas
- Correspondence
- Family and personal life
- Holidays
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Personal Interest Files - "Climbing" to "Computers - Packard-Bell Machine + Suit"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55801
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 37 to 45
- 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 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / C : Personal Interest Files
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 37 to 45
- Responsibility
- Compiled by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Physical Description
- 12 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Notes
- Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 37 to 38 : Climbing [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 39 : Collection Permits M590 / I / C / 40 : Community Tourism Action Plan M590 / I / C / 41 : Computers Ben and Cia Have Owned M590 / I / C / 42 to 43 : Computers - TRS 80 [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 44 to 45 : Computers - Packard-Bell Machine + Suit [Files 1 and 2 of 2]
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Climbing
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- Community life
- Science and technology
- National parks and reserves
- Government
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Government
- Natural resources
- Science and technology
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Personal Interest Files - "Computer - Allwrite Word Processor" to "Environmentally Current"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55802
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 46 to 56
- 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 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / C : Personal Interest Files
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 46 to 56
- Responsibility
- Compiled by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Physical Description
- 12 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Notes
- Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 46 : Computer - Allwrite Word Processor M590 / I / C / 47 : CPAWS M590 / I / C / 48 : Copyfitting M590 / I / C / 49 : Creationism M590 / I / C / 50 : Crusades M590 / I / C / 51 : Dams M590 / I / C / 52 : Dog-Sledding M590 / I / C / 53 : Eco-Tourism, etc. M590 / I / C / 54 : Endangered Species Program M590 / I / C / 55 to 56 : Environmentally Current [Files 1 and 2 of 2]
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Dams
- Dogsledding
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- Science and technology
- National parks and reserves
- Government
- Wildlife
- Conservation
- Environment
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Government
- Natural resources
- Science and technology
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Personal Interest Files - "Federation of Alberta Naturalists" to "Green Party"
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55803
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 57 to 70
- 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 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / C : Personal Interest Files
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C / 57 to 70
- Responsibility
- Compiled by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Physical Description
- 12 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
- Notes
- Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 57 : Federation of Alberta Naturalists M590 / I / C / 58 : Firesmart, Forestwise M590 / I / C / 59 : Fishing, Boats M590 / I / C / 60 : Flanagan, Rory M590 / I / C / 61 : Forest Fires M590 / I / C / 62 to 63 : Four Mountain Parks and Waterton [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 64 : Four Mountain Parks Planning Review, Other M590 / I / C / 65 : Free Trade, GATT, NAFTA M590 / I / C / 66 : Friends of Wells Gray Park M590 / I / C / 67 : Grassi Lakes Geology M590 / I / C / 68 : GSC M590 / I / C / 69 : Global Warming M590 / I / C / 70 : Green Party
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- National parks and reserves
- Government
- Wildlife
- Conservation
- Environment
- Geology
- Fires
- Fishing
- Natural history
- Politics
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Jasper
- Waterton
- Grassi Lake
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
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