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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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Cadomin Cave guided tours

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to guided tours in Cadomin Cave which Ben Gadd and his wife Cia led through their guiding business, Ben Gadd Interpretive Services. File includes advertisements and handouts for participants.
Date Range
1986
1988
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 43
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 / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 43
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1986
1988
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to guided tours in Cadomin Cave which Ben Gadd and his wife Cia led through their guiding business, Ben Gadd Interpretive Services. File includes advertisements and handouts for participants.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Guides
Guiding
Environment
Communications
Advertising
Publication
Caves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Cadomin
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Communications
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 unsuccessful requests submitted to Parks Canada by Ben Gadd while he was employed as a Park Naturalist. Requests pertain to recommended interpretive sign updates, a proposed interpretive field trip to observe the summer solstice, and a request for an updated interpreter jacket for …
Date Range
1982-1983
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 51
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 / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 51
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1982-1983
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of unsuccessful requests submitted to Parks Canada by Ben Gadd while he was employed as a Park Naturalist. Requests pertain to recommended interpretive sign updates, a proposed interpretive field trip to observe the summer solstice, and a request for an updated interpreter jacket for Cia Gadd.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Guides
Guiding
Correspondence
Communications
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Language
English
Category
Government
Communications
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Dorothy Wardle fonds

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M521 and V75. M521 consists of four series, 154 cm, ca.1870-2002. Series I: Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers, 69.5 cm, ca.1870-2002 (includes Dorothy's written work and research and notes related to Banff). Series II: Wardle Family, 32.5 cm, 1872-1998 (including cor…
Date Range
ca.1870-2002
Reference Code
M521 / V75
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M521
V75
Sous-Fonds
M521
V75
Accession Number
5296, 5391, 7504
Reference Code
M521 / V75
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
ca.1870-2002
Physical Description
154 cm of textual records. -- 1304 photographs (1190 prints, 95 negatives, 19 transparencies). -- 6 photograph albums.
History / Biographical
The Wardle family was comprised of husband and wife, James Morey Wardle (June 26,1888 - May 18,1971) and Maud Leette (Roney) Wardle (May 24,1889 - December 1,1969), and their one child, Dorothy Hope Wardle (May 23,1919 - July 20,2003). James Wardle, born in Chiliwack, British Columbia, was a civil engineer and public servant. He was the Superintendent of Banff National Park from 1918-1921, Chief Engineer for Parks Canada from 1921-1935, and Deputy Minister of the Interior from 1935-1936. He is primarily known as a highway design engineer, particularly for building the Banff-Windermere, Banff-Lake Louise, and Banff-Jasper highways. He was a councillor for the Municipality of Rockcliffe Park in Ontario and he was the President of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in Banff from 1925-1929. Mount Wardle in Vermillion was named after him in 1921. James married Leette on November 4, 1913, with whom he had one child, Dorothy. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Dorothy (also known as Dot and Dorie) grew up in Banff, Alberta and Ottawa, Ontario, due to her father's position with the federal government. She was educated at the Mountain School in Banff and at the Elmwood School in Ottawa. All three family members were graduates of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. James graduated in 1912 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Leette graduated with a Bachelor's degree, and in 1942, Dorothy also earned a Bachelor's degree. Dorothy was prominent in student life and active in athletics. In 1941, Dorothy became the first woman elected as President of the Alma Mater Society and during her academic career, Dorothy was a member of the Levana Intercollegiate Debative, University Centenary Committee, and Queen’s War Aid Commission. Dorothy spent her career as a freelance writer however, upon graduation she served as the first Secretary-In-Charge of Records at Carleton College (now Carleton University) from 1942-1944 in Ottawa and in the mid-1950s worked as a secretary for the Glenbow Foundation in Calgary. Dorothy pursued a lifelong interest in traveling, art, and antiques. Although she was fiercely proud and protective of Banff and the Park, and remained a volunteer and patron of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Dorothy eventually settled in Sidney, British Columbia and shared an apartment with Sheila Iris Ritchie, with whom Dorothy travelled extensively. After her death in 2003, Dorothy, "Dorie," was laid to rest alongside her parents in the Old Banff Cemetery.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M521 and V75.
M521 consists of four series, 154 cm, ca.1870-2002. Series I: Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers, 69.5 cm, ca.1870-2002 (includes Dorothy's written work and research and notes related to Banff). Series II: Wardle Family, 32.5 cm, 1872-1998 (including correspondence with Carl Rungius and Mrs. Helen Brett, and Christmas and other greeting cards from Peter and Catharine Whyte). Series III: Queen's University, 7.5 cm, 1911-1980 (including graduation certificates for each family member and records pertaining to Dorothy's participation on the Alma Mater Society). Series IV: Travel, 44.5 cm, ca.1950-1988 (includes hand-written notebooks meticulously detailing their travels).
V75 consists of two series, 79.5 cm, ca. 1912-2001. Series I: Wardle Family, ca. 1912-1971, 6 albums, 31 cm of photograph prints and negatives (including family trips, trail rides in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and family gatherings). Series II: Dorothy Wardle, 1972-2001, 34 cm of photograph prints, negatives, and transparencies (including Dorothy's travels in Alberta and British Columbia, overseas, and various outings with friends).
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James
Rungius, Carl
Brett, Helen
Keyte, Freeman
Hart, E. J. (Ted)
Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard)
Brewster, Pat
Peyto, Bill
Brett, Robert George
Sanson, Norman
White, Clifford
Drummond-Davies, Nora
Mills, Ike
McLean, George
Walking Buffalo (George McLean)
Kaquitts, Frank
Oxborough, Dorothy
Whyte, Jon
Robinson, Dean
Warren, Mary Schaffer
Simpson, George
Gibbon, John Murray
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Greenham, Margaret
Subject Access
Arts
Environment
Personal and Family Life
Banff
Old Banff Cemetery
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Cabins
Travel
Picnics and picnicking
Holidays
Scenery
Christmas
Dogs
Horses
Mountain
Canoes and canoeing
Hiking
Wildlife
War Memorial
Highland Games
Bow River Bridge
Golfing
Anniversary
Horseback riding
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Education
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff Winter Festival
Women
Trails
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Sports and leisure
Skiing
European travel
Beach
Calgary Herald
Geography
Government
Newspaper
Politics
Research
Banff Public Library
National parks and reserves
Park policy
Parks Canada
Wardens
Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
Community life
Mines and mineral resources
History
Immigration and homesteading
Settlement
Organizations
World War II
Biographical
Professional and Personal Life
Grizzly Bears
Fire fighters
Sunshine Village
Teahouses
Banff Indian Days
Regalia
Calgary Stampede
Mountain guides
Mountain School
The Albertan
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Homestead Hotel
Banff Centre
Hot Springs
Superintendents
Automobiles
Natural history
Records
Calendar
Finances
Leases
Legal and Financial
Property
Recreation
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Canmore
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Castle Mountain
Bankhead
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Kootenay National Park
Silver City
Victoria
Scotland
Revelstoke
Yoho National Park
Ottawa
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Plain of Six Glaciers
Lake Agnes
Lake Louise
Lake Minnewanka
Lake O'Hara
Bow River
Calgary
Sidney
San Francisco
United States
Europe
Germany
Switzerland
France
Spain
Monaco
Italy
Denmark
Austria
Quebec
Windermere
New York
Assiniboine
Ghost River
High River
Quebec City
New Brunswick
Maine
Great Divide
Moraine Lake
Maligne Lake
Columbia Icefield
Washington
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Larch Valley
Cascade Mountain
Panama
Sulphur Mountain
Field
Emerald Lake
Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
Takkakaw Falls
Jasper National Park
Athabasca Falls
Okanagan
Kananaskis
Hoodoos
Powell River
Montreal
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Related Material
Dorothy also donated artwork (by Carl Rungius) to Art and Heritage.
James Morey Wardle fonds (Library and Archives Canada)
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Wardle, Leette
Category
Arts
Environment
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First nations
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Four Mountain Parks Planning Program

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a planning scenario draft, response form and information sheet, draft of possible implications, meeting notes and comments, and correspondence between Parks Canada and the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Content pertains to the Four Mountain Parks Program implemented by Parks…
Date Range
1984-1985
Reference Code
M545 / V / 24
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
Reference Code
M545 / V / 24
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Date Range
1984-1985
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a planning scenario draft, response form and information sheet, draft of possible implications, meeting notes and comments, and correspondence between Parks Canada and the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Content pertains to the Four Mountain Parks Program implemented by Parks Canada between 1984 and 1985, and related changes adapted by the Trail Riders. Topics include wildlife and resource management, trail use and maintenance, townsite development, hunting and fishing, and other related subjects within Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks.
Notes
Planning scenario draft has annotations on front cover, annotations and illustrations on second interior page
Subject Access
Government
Environment
Natural resources
Townsite development
Wildlife
Wildfire
Conservation
Ecology
Fishing
Forestry
Hunting
Land use
Laws and legislation
National parks and reserves
Parks Canada
Park policy
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Plastic binding removed from planning scenario draft
Category
Environment
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title copied from contents in file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Four Mountains bicycle report

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, notes, finished drafts and other materials pertaining to a paper which Ben Gadd wrote for Parks Canada about bicycle use in the Four Mountain Parks (Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay). Ben's paper was used as background information/reference material during the creat…
Date Range
1982
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 12
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1982
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, notes, finished drafts and other materials pertaining to a paper which Ben Gadd wrote for Parks Canada about bicycle use in the Four Mountain Parks (Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay). Ben's paper was used as background information/reference material during the creation of the Four Mountain Parks Planning Program by Parks Canada.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Environment
Sports
Recreation
Bicycles
National parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Four Mountains Parks Planning Program notes

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten notes by Ben Gadd describing his thuoghts and concerns pertaining to the Four Mountains Parks Planning Program led by Parks Canada.
Date Range
[1982-1983]
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[1982-1983]
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten notes by Ben Gadd describing his thuoghts and concerns pertaining to the Four Mountains Parks Planning Program led by Parks Canada.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Environment
National parks and reserves
Conservation
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Guide's Guide contracts, payment

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one contract and an accompanying list of contract requirements, pertaining to the production of one travel guide titled "Guide's Guide to Jasper National Park" by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Ministry of Canadian Heritage, 1997-1998; and invoices for Ben's work on two publications tit…
Date Range
1981
1997-1998
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 34
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 / 34
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Date Range
1981
1997-1998
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one contract and an accompanying list of contract requirements, pertaining to the production of one travel guide titled "Guide's Guide to Jasper National Park" by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Ministry of Canadian Heritage, 1997-1998; and invoices for Ben's work on two publications titled "Guide's Guide to Jasper National Park" and "Teacher's Guide to Jasper National Park" which he produced for the Canadian government in 1981.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks
National parks and reserves
Finances
Government
Guiding
Guides
Education
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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HCR Info Files - Bugs

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to insects and their environmental impact in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1966-1969
1972-1980
1985
1988-1990
1994
1999
2006
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 49 to 51
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 / 49 to 51
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1966-1969
1972-1980
1985
1988-1990
1994
1999
2006
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to insects and their environmental impact in the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Ecology
Environment
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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HCR Info Files - Fish, amphibians, reptiles, water life

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to fish, amphibians, reptiles and water life in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1933
1973-1979
1984-1990
1993-1994
1997-1998
2000
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 52 to 53
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 / 52 to 53
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1933
1973-1979
1984-1990
1993-1994
1997-1998
2000
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to fish, amphibians, reptiles and water life in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Environment
Natural history
Ecology
Wildlife
Fish
Animals
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
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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HCR Info Files - Guided Climbing and Skiing, Clubs, Instruction

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to guiding, climbing and skiing excursions, cycling, snowshoeing, and other recreational activities and tourism packages in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1985-1989
1994
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 66 to 67
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 / 66 to 67
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1985-1989
1994
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to guiding, climbing and skiing excursions, cycling, snowshoeing, and other recreational activities and tourism packages in the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Travel
Tourism
National parks and reserves
Sports
Recreation
Skiing
Winter sports
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Bicycles
Guides
Guiding
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Calgary
British Columbia
United States of America
Utah
Montana
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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HCR Info Files - History place names, population

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55970
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of newspaper articles, notes and published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to the provenance of place names, the history of human settlement and regional populations in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1981
1986
1989-1992
1995-2003
2006
2011
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 64 to 65
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 / 64 to 65
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1981
1986
1989-1992
1995-2003
2006
2011
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of newspaper articles, notes and published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to the provenance of place names, the history of human settlement and regional populations in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Environment
Settlement
Immigration and homesteading
Townsite development
Travel
Tourism
History
National parks and reserves
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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HCR Info Files - Hostels, cycling, huts, lodges, paragliding

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55972
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to hostels, cycling, ski huts and lodges (including Alpine Club of Canada huts), and paragliding in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1987-1989
1994-1997
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 68
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 / 68
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1987-1989
1994-1997
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to hostels, cycling, ski huts and lodges (including Alpine Club of Canada huts), and paragliding in the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Travel
Tourism
Sports
Recreation
Skiing
Winter sports
Bicycles
Guides
Guiding
Huts
Alpine Club of Canada
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Calgary
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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HCR Info Files - Mammals

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55968
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
Less detail
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HCR info files - stratigraphy, fossils

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55956
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to stratigraphy and fossils. File includes one print photograph depicting a fossil found near Mt. Stephen, British Columbia [in folder M590/II/A/27] and one print depicting a geological feature in Jasper National Park.
Date Range
[1980-2012]
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 27 to 31
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Print
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 / 27 to 31
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Christian W. Gronau of Whaletown, B.C. and Ron Kratochvil
Date Range
[1980-2012]
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records -- 2 photographs : col. prints ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to stratigraphy and fossils. File includes one print photograph depicting a fossil found near Mt. Stephen, British Columbia [in folder M590/II/A/27] and one print depicting a geological feature in Jasper National Park.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated by Ben Gadd
Material Details
Photographs stored in file with textual records to maintain original order
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Natural history
Environment
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Photographs stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Identified Summit Records

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57799
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of identified summit registers and notes produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1930 and 2022. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit…
Date Range
1930-1931
1959-1968
1970-1989
1992 -2022
Reference Code
M200 / V / A
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.20 accn. 7779 accn. 2023.10 accn. 2014.8347 accn. 6465 accn. 8002 accn. 2020.05 accn. 2023.19 accn. 2014.8293 accn. 8119 accn. 2023.32 accn. 2023.41 accn. 6623 accn. 6062 accn. 2014.8318 accn. 6767 accn. 2014.8315 accn. 2014.8317 accn. 5680 accn. 2023.16 accn. 2018.9010 accn. 5396 accn. 6459 accn. 2014.8316 accn. 2023.18 accn. 5631 accn. 2013.8245 accn. 2014.8275 accn. 2023.06 accn. 2023.14 accn. 2023.17 accn. 5569 accn. 8113 accn. 6396 accn. 2024.20
Reference Code
M200 / V / A
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1930-1931
1959-1968
1970-1989
1992 -2022
Physical Description
100 cm of textual records 223 volumes
Scope & Content
Sub-series of identified summit registers and notes produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1930 and 2022. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual identified summit records.
Notes
See file-level entries for inventories of identified summit registers and notes.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Backcountry skiing
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
British Columbia
Castle Mountain
Cascade Mountain
Centennial
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Fortress Mountain
Great Divide
Hiking
Kananaskis Country
Mount Assiniboine
Mount Logan
Mountain
Mountain guides
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Provincial parks and reserves
Parks
National parks and reserves
Record keeping
Ski area
Ski areas
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Skis
Skiers
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Continental Divide
Great Divide
Alberta
British Columbia
Abbot Pass
Mount Assiniboine
Cascade Mountain
Canmore
Assiniboine
Banff National Park
Banff, Alberta
Bugaboos
Castle Mountain, AB
Cathedral Mountain
Glacier
Jasper National Park
Kananaskis Country
Little Yoho Valley
Mount Baldy
Mount Baker
Mount Cory
Mount Edith
Mount Lefroy
Mount Norquay
Mount Rundle
Rundle Mountain
Mount Temple
Mount Victoria
Mount Yamnuska
Selkirks
Yoho National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
Conservation
Some records have been placed in mylar. Some record have mold, rust or water damage.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Illustrations - general

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55981
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of research notes, sample drafts, photo lists and other materials collected or produced by Ben Gadd while working on illustrations for his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
[ca.1985-1995]
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 81
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Drawing
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 / 81
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Drawing
Date Range
[ca.1985-1995]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of research notes, sample drafts, photo lists and other materials collected or produced by Ben Gadd while working on illustrations for his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Environment
Photography
Art
Geographic Access
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
British Columbia
Golden
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Interpreter Services articles

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56304
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of approved drafts of three articles which Ben Gadd wrote on behalf of Parks Canada Interpretive Services while employed as a Park Naturalist. Articles pertain to waterfall climbing, the 75th anniversary of Jasper National Park, and a summary of the 1981 summer interpretive season. Fi…
Date Range
1981-1982
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 52
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 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 52
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1981-1982
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of approved drafts of three articles which Ben Gadd wrote on behalf of Parks Canada Interpretive Services while employed as a Park Naturalist. Articles pertain to waterfall climbing, the 75th anniversary of Jasper National Park, and a summary of the 1981 summer interpretive season. File includes a copy of an article titled "Happy 75th Anniversary, Jasper National Park" which was printed in the Jasper Booster newspaper.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Guides
Guiding
Correspondence
Communications
Anniversary
History
National parks and reserves
Recreation
Climbing
Waterfalls
Publication
Newspaper
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
Communications
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Interpretive guiding, 1984 to 1992

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55819
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, correspondence, pamphlets and other textual records pertaining to Ben Gadd's career as an interpretive guide and naturalist in the Canadian Rockies. File includes documents pertaining to Ben's work as an employee of Parks Canada (1984-1987) and as an independent guide (1987 …
Date Range
1984-1992
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 1 to 7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 1 to 7
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1984-1992
Physical Description
14 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, correspondence, pamphlets and other textual records pertaining to Ben Gadd's career as an interpretive guide and naturalist in the Canadian Rockies. File includes documents pertaining to Ben's work as an employee of Parks Canada (1984-1987) and as an independent guide (1987 onwards).
Notes
File folders are arranged chronologically: M590 / III / B / 1 : "Interp. guiding 1987 and earlier" M590 / III / B / 2 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1988] M590 / III / B / 3 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1989] M590 / III / B / 4 and 5 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1990, files 1 and 2] M590 / III / B / 6 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1991] M590 / III / B / 7 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1992]
Storage Range
File box M590 / III / B / 1 to 7
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Guides
Guiding
Natural history
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Trail guides
Public Speaking
Education
Employment
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Original titles of folders annotated by Ben Gadd have been preserved - see "Notes"
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Jasper Institute annual reports

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55824
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of annual reports and notes pertaining to educational and interpretive programs offered through Jasper Institute, which was operated by the organization Parks and People ["Friends of Jasper National Park" from 1994 onwards]. Annual reports were written and distributed by Ben Gadd.
Date Range
1989-1997
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 33 to 34
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 33 to 34
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1989-1997
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of annual reports and notes pertaining to educational and interpretive programs offered through Jasper Institute, which was operated by the organization Parks and People ["Friends of Jasper National Park" from 1994 onwards]. Annual reports were written and distributed by Ben Gadd.
Notes
File folders are arranged chronologically: M590 / III / B / 33 : Jasper Institute annual report, 1989 M590 / III / B / 34 : Jasper Institute annual reports, 1990-1997
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Guides
Guiding
Environment
Geology
Natural history
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Trail guides
Education
Organizations
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contains personal contact information
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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