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Jasper Trails Project - French text

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and notes sent to Ben Gadd from Lucie Beauchamp pertaining to French translations of text used for interpretive signs in Jasper National Park. Signs were produced as part of the Jasper Trails Project led by Parks Canada and the Friends of Jasper National Park.
Date Range
1996-1997
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 110
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 110
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1996-1997
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and notes sent to Ben Gadd from Lucie Beauchamp pertaining to French translations of text used for interpretive signs in Jasper National Park. Signs were produced as part of the Jasper Trails Project led by Parks Canada and the Friends of Jasper National Park.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Beauchamp, Lucie
Subject Access
Organization
Trails
Research
Map
Environment
Hiking
Recreation
Parks Canada
Government
Publication
Language
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Photos, prints, negs, etc.

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of glaciers and mountains, historic figures from Banff and Morley [including the Beaver family, Conrad Kain, Mary Schaffer and others] and other related subjects. Photographs were produced and/or col…
Date Range
[ca.1989-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 201 to 238
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 201 to 238
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1989-1995]
Physical Description
38 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 21.5 x 14 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of glaciers and mountains, historic figures from Banff and Morley [including the Beaver family, Conrad Kain, Mary Schaffer and others] and other related subjects. Photographs were produced and/or collected by Ben Gadd for use in the second edition of his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. File includes duplicates of historic images from the Whyte Museum and other sources.
Notes
Photographs in file are accompanied by a list of image numbers with descriptions, sent to Ben Gadd by David and Martha McIntyre.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Schaffer, Mary
Kain, Conrad
Beaver, Sampson
Beaver, Leah
Subject Access
Research
Geology
Geological formation
Glaciers
Mountains
Mountaineering
Indigenous Peoples
Environment
Recreation
Hiking
Climbing
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Related Material
Corresponding negative photographs : V810 / II / A / NA - 31 to 41
Category
Environment
Indigenous Peoples
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records : 5 volumes ; 14 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Notes
Volumes in file are arranged by date
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Travel
Environment
Geology
Natural history
Wildlife
Conservation
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Creator
Ben Gadd
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Operation Bow-Athabasca interviews, CVs

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of CVs, interviews and other documents pertaining to geologists Barry Corneil, Brian Norford and Eric Mountjoy. Materials were used as background research for the creation of an exhibit about the Operation Bow-Athabasca geological survey, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and …
Date Range
2012
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 115
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / 115
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2012
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of CVs, interviews and other documents pertaining to geologists Barry Corneil, Brian Norford and Eric Mountjoy. Materials were used as background research for the creation of an exhibit about the Operation Bow-Athabasca geological survey, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre in 2012.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Mountjoy, Eric
Corneil, Barry
Norford, Brian
Subject Access
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Environment
Geology
Museums
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canmore
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Photo book with Peter Dettling

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and other documents pertaining to a proposed photo book project between Ben Gadd and Peter Dettling featuring images of the Canadian Rockies. File includes general information and quotations from various printing and design companies; and a concept proposal compiled …
Date Range
2011
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 35
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
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 / 35
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Some materials produced by Peter Dettling
Date Range
2011
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and other documents pertaining to a proposed photo book project between Ben Gadd and Peter Dettling featuring images of the Canadian Rockies. File includes general information and quotations from various printing and design companies; and a concept proposal compiled by Peter Dettling, including a list of photographs to include.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Dettling, Peter
Subject Access
Publication
Professional and Personal Life
Correspondence
Environment
Commerce
Geography
Geology
Landscape
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of research records pertaining to the book The Yam.
Date Range
2002 - 2009
Reference Code
M57 / XI
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / XI: The Yam
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / XI / A: Research records
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / XI
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2002 - 2009
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
This is the story of climbing on Yamnuska, the prominent wall of yellow limestone rising above the Trans Canada Highway between Calgary and Banff. All the tales of adventure are here, from the first pioneering climbs by Hans Gmoser and his companions in the early 1950s to the new routes of today. Over the years many of the great climbers of the Rockies have been associated with this cliff: Brian Greenwood, Don Vockeroth, Lloyd MacKay, Billy Davidson, Urs Kallen, John Lauchlan, Dave Cheesmond, Jeff Marshall, Steve DeMaio and Andy Genereux. Also included in the book is a guide to the hike up the back side trail to the summit, detailing the flora and fauna you will see along the way.
Scope & Content
Series consists of research records pertaining to the book The Yam.
Notes
Series consists of one sub-series: M57 / XI / A: Research records
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Gadd, Ben
Dornian, Dave
Subject Access
Climbing
Environment
Exploration
Flowers
Geography
History
Mountaineering
Mountains
Publication
Recreation
Research
Sports
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Kananaskis
Mount Yamnuska
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Environmental screening report

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an Environmental Screening Report distributed by Parks Canada and filled out by Ben Gadd in 2002; and related correspondence pertaining to questions and concerns about the report, which was sent by Ben Gadd and President of the Bow Valley Naturalists, Peter Duck, to Parks Canada.
Date Range
2002
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 14
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Parks Canada, Ben Gadd
Date Range
2002
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of an Environmental Screening Report distributed by Parks Canada and filled out by Ben Gadd in 2002; and related correspondence pertaining to questions and concerns about the report, which was sent by Ben Gadd and President of the Bow Valley Naturalists, Peter Duck, to Parks Canada.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Duck, Peter
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Guides
Guiding
Correspondence
Communications
Environment
Employment
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Glaciers of North America by Sue Ferguson, annotated

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of Sue Ferguson's book, "Glaciers of North America: A Field Guide". Book is annotated with corrections and comments by Ben Gadd.
Date Range
1992
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 32
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
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 / D : Other personal and collected
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 32
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1992
Physical Description
1 volume: published book
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of Sue Ferguson's book, "Glaciers of North America: A Field Guide". Book is annotated with corrections and comments by Ben Gadd.
Material Details
Annotations written with mix of pencil, black and blue pen ink
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Ferguson, Sue
Subject Access
Publication
Mountaineering
Glaciers
Climbing
Ice climbing
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook - illustrations

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Date Range
2004
2007
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 61
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 61
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
Responsibility
Illustrations produced by Lonnie Springer, Deke Hammell
Date Range
2004
2007
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records -- 6 illustrations
Scope & Content
File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Recreation
Hiking
Art
Artist
Research
Photography
Professional and Personal Life
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Wordworks contracts - Pumphouse brochure

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, drafts, paste-ups, notes and other materials pertaining to a folding booklet which Ben Gadd designed and produced for The Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary.
Date Range
1975-1976
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 119
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / 119
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1975-1976
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, drafts, paste-ups, notes and other materials pertaining to a folding booklet which Ben Gadd designed and produced for The Pumphouse Theatre in Calgary.
Notes
Materials in file were identified as "Job #133" in The Wordworks job records - see file M590/III/D/57 Corresponding oversize materials in file M590 / III / D / 123
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Theatre
History
Correspondence
Businesses
Employment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Hostelling Association membership card

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of Ben Gadd's 1988 membership card, stamp booklet and pocket handbook for the Canadian Hostelling Association.
Date Range
1988
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
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 / D : Other personal and collected
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 28
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by the Canadian Hostelling Association
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of Ben Gadd's 1988 membership card, stamp booklet and pocket handbook for the Canadian Hostelling Association.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Membership
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Personal correspondence, 2002 to 2005

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of letters sent to Ben Gadd between 2002 and 2005, including a letter from Ernie Stewart concerning photographs from a trip to Brazeau Loop; a letter from the organization Voices of Experience thanking Ben for joining their registry of speakers; a letter from Hostelling International …
Date Range
2002-2003
2005
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 29
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
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 / D : Other personal and collected
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 29
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2002-2003
2005
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of letters sent to Ben Gadd between 2002 and 2005, including a letter from Ernie Stewart concerning photographs from a trip to Brazeau Loop; a letter from the organization Voices of Experience thanking Ben for joining their registry of speakers; a letter from Hostelling International Canada staff asking for feedback concerning proposed construction in Jasper, and Ben's response letter; and a letter of appreciation from reader Elizabeth Taylor concerning Ben's book, Raven's End, and and article written by Ben which was published in Alberta Views magazine.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Correspondence
Professional and Personal Life
Publication
Travel
Hiking
Organizations
Membership
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Access Network Bankhead broadcast

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a signed contract renewal form between Ben Gadd and Access Network pertaining to a series of public broadcasts about the history of Bankhead, which Ben Gadd produced written content for; and a payment advance invoice for the same contract.
Date Range
1987
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 122
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / 122
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1987
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a signed contract renewal form between Ben Gadd and Access Network pertaining to a series of public broadcasts about the history of Bankhead, which Ben Gadd produced written content for; and a payment advance invoice for the same contract.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
History
Employment
Finances
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Waterfall Ice Climbs in the Canadian Rockies, annotated

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "Waterfall Ice Climbs in the Canadian Rockies" by Albi Sole, 1980, with notes/comments written in pencil by Ben Gadd.
Date Range
1980
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
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 / D : Other personal and collected
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 30
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Responsibility
Written by Albi Sole, published by Rocky Mountain Books
Date Range
1980
Physical Description
1 volume: 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "Waterfall Ice Climbs in the Canadian Rockies" by Albi Sole, 1980, with notes/comments written in pencil by Ben Gadd.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Sole, Albi
Subject Access
Publication
Climbing
Ice climbing
Sports
Sports and recreation
Recreation
Guiding
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, …
Date Range
1956-2018
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Accession Number
2021.20
2024.01
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Date Range
1956-2018
Physical Description
ca. 7.9 metres of textual records -- ca. 274 maps -- 29 VHS tapes -- ca.15 discs with digital files -- 21 cassettes -- photographs -- oversized materials -- USB stick with 15 sldeshows
History / Biographical
Ben Gadd (1946-) is a retired naturalist, guide, geologist, instructor, freelance writer and award-winning author based in the Canadian Rockies. Ben was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. He met his wife, Cia (Langdon) Gadd at Colorado College in 1965, and the couple married four weeks later. Ben and Cia had two sons, Will and Toby. Ben and his family relocated to Jasper in the late 1960s. Ben later attended the University of Lethbridge and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science in 1972. Between 1976 and 1980, Ben taught classes at Mount Royal College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; he later taught additional classes at Grant MacEwan College and Lakeland College. From 1981, Ben also worked as a seasonal naturalist/guide for Parks Canada. Ben left Parks Canada in 1985 to start an independent naturalist guiding business with Cia based in Jasper and other parts of the Canadian Rockies, which the couple continued to operate for over two decades. Ben published his best-known work, "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", through his publishing company Corax Press in 1986. The second edition of "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" received multiple awards after its release in 1995. Ben's fiction book, "Raven's End" won the title of Best Canadian Rockies Book at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2001 and became a Canadian bestseller. Overall, Ben has authored or co-authored 11 books and received nearly one dozen awards for his achievements as a writer, researcher and guide. Ben continued to lead guided hikes and school programs until his retirement in 2016.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, video and sound recordings, and other related material. Materials donated in 2024 include one USB stick containing
Notes
Ben Gadd fonds arrangement: Series I : Personal records - Subseries A : Travel guides and maps - Subseries B : Education and early writings - Subseries C : Personal interest files - Subseries D : Other personal and collected Series II : Research and publication records - Subseries A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies - Subseries B : Other publications Series III : Professional records - Subseries A : Parks Canada Records - Subseries B : Interpretive guiding - Subseries C : Teaching records - Subseries D : Other contracts and projects Series IV : Legal and financial records - Subseries A : Legal records - Subseries B : Financial records
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Education
Research
Publication
Environment
Geology
Tourism
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Academics
Guiding
Guides
Businesses
Finances
Conservation
Wildlife
Natural history
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Lethbridge
United States of America
Colorado
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
French
Dutch
Category
Education
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
Less detail
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Early childhood, elementary school

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of school work, including math problems, English assignments and drawings, produced by Ben Gadd as an elementary school student between 1953 and 1956. File also includes three telegrams sent by Ben's parents (Sam and Mary Gadd) and two letters pertaining to Ben's early development and…
Date Range
1946-1947
1953-1956
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / I : Education and early writing
Sous-Fonds
M590
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 1
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1946-1947
1953-1956
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of school work, including math problems, English assignments and drawings, produced by Ben Gadd as an elementary school student between 1953 and 1956. File also includes three telegrams sent by Ben's parents (Sam and Mary Gadd) and two letters pertaining to Ben's early development and other updates.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Sam
Gadd, Mary
Subject Access
Education
School
Geographic Access
United States of America
Colorado
Language
English
Category
Education
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of school assignments, certificates, notes and other educational records pertaining to Ben Gadd's time as a junior high school student in Colorado, 1958-1960.
Date Range
1958-1960
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
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 / B : Education and early writing
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 2
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1958-1960
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of school assignments, certificates, notes and other educational records pertaining to Ben Gadd's time as a junior high school student in Colorado, 1958-1960.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Education
School
Language
Geography
Geographic Access
United States of America
Colorado
Language
English
Category
Education
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, assignments and other records pertaining to Ben Gadd's high school education in Colorado, 1961-1964. File includes collected newspaper clippings and research material for school assignments; illustrations by Ben, including architectural drawings and design plans for model ai…
Date Range
1961-1964
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 3 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
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 / B : Education and early writing
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 3 to 5
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1961-1964
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, assignments and other records pertaining to Ben Gadd's high school education in Colorado, 1961-1964. File includes collected newspaper clippings and research material for school assignments; illustrations by Ben, including architectural drawings and design plans for model airplanes; short stories and original poetry; and other related material.
Notes
File M590 / I / B / 3 includes one annotated map of trails in Colorado which was used by Ben Gadd from 1960-1962 during various bicycling trips.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Education
School
Research
Geography
Language
Politics
Architecture
Geographic Access
United States of America
Colorado
Language
English
Category
Education
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Science and technology
Politics
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Pre-university research, University of Colorado

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and personal writings produced by Ben Gadd between 1965-1968, following his high school graduation and prior to moving to Canada.
Date Range
1965-1968
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
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 / B : Education and early writing
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 6
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1965-1968
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and personal writings produced by Ben Gadd between 1965-1968, following his high school graduation and prior to moving to Canada.
Notes
Original file folder included note written in pencil by Ben Gadd: "After meeting Cia, pre-university"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Politics
Government
Recreation
Travel
Geographic Access
United States of America
Colorado
Canada
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Politics
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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