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Alberta locations

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Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of different location in Alberta, photographs are scenic photographs of landscapes, buildings, mountains, and tourism.

Date Range: 1977 - 1981; 1985; 1988; 1990; 1990 - 1993; 1995 - 1997

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 8 / NS - 1 to 169

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M133; V222

Series: V222 / IV : Scenic Views

Sous-Fonds: V222

Sub-Series: V222 / IV / C: Alberta

Accession Number: 2020.24

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 8 / NS - 1 to 169

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1977 - 1981; 1985; 1988; 1990; 1990 - 1993; 1995 - 1997

Physical Description: 169 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of different location in Alberta, photographs are scenic photographs of landscapes, buildings, mountains, and tourism.

Name Access: Leighton, Douglas

Subject Access: Activities; Tourism; scenic

Geographic Access: Alberta; Calgary, AB; Canmore, AB; Sylvan Lake, AB; Nakiska ski hill; Columbia Icefields, AB; Pincher Creek, AB; Jasper National Park; Dinosaur Provincial Park; Edmonton, AB; Morley, AB

Language: English

Creator: Douglas Leighton

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff and Jasper National Park

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Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of the Banff National Park including photographs of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and area. also included are photographs of Jasper National Park

Date Range: 1988; 1989; 1990; 1991; 1992; 1995

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 12 / NS - 1 to 163

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M133; V222

Series: V222 / IV : Scenic Views

Sous-Fonds: V222

Sub-Series: V222 / IV / C: Alberta

Accession Number: 2020.24

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 12 / NS - 1 to 163

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1988; 1989; 1990; 1991; 1992; 1995

Physical Description: 163 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of the Banff National Park including photographs of Lake Louise, Moraine Lake and area. also included are photographs of Jasper National Park

Name Access: Leighton, Douglas

Subject Access: Activities; Tourism; scenic

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

Language: English

Creator: Douglas Leighton

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Ben Gadd fonds

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

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

Date Range: 1956-2018

Reference Code: M590 / V810 / S61

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

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

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M590; V810

Sous-Fonds: M590; V810

Accession Number: 2021.20; 2024.01

Reference Code: M590 / V810 / S61

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

Date Range: 1956-2018

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

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

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

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

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Gadd, Cia

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

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions apply

Language: English; French; Dutch

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Canadian Rockies

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Part Of: Murray Hay fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 10 x 22 cm. File pertains to tourist maps of the Canadian Rocky Mountains created by Murray Hay. File includes a brochure of titled "Canadian Rockies Access Maps" that, when unfolded, includes several maps of the various areas that make up the Canadian Rock…

Date Range: ca. 1990 - 1999; 1999

Reference Code: M570 / III / D / i / 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Map; Textual record

Part Of: Murray Hay fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M570 / V795

Series: M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)

Sous-Fonds: M570

Sub-Series: M570 / III / D : Miscellaneous / i : Canada (general)

Accession Number: 2019.41

Reference Code: M570 / III / D / i / 2

GMD: Published record; Map; Textual record

Date Range: ca. 1990 - 1999; 1999

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (10 x 22 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 10 x 22 cm. File pertains to tourist maps of the Canadian Rocky Mountains created by Murray Hay. File includes a brochure of titled "Canadian Rockies Access Maps" that, when unfolded, includes several maps of the various areas that make up the Canadian Rocky Mountains, like Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, etc.

Name Access: Hay, Murray

Subject Access: Advertising; Artist; Banff; Banff National Park; Cartography; Communications; Lake Louise; Kananaskis Country; Map; Mountains; Tourism; Tourist information; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Alberta; British Columbia; Yoho National Park; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Glacier National Park; Canmore; Banff; Jasper; Lake Louise; Kananaskis; Kananaskis Country; Kootenay National Park

Language: English

Category: Communications; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Explore Magazine article

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence, drafts and other documents pertaining to an article written by Ben Gadd about the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, which was published by Explore Magazine in 1996.

Date Range: 1996

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 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 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 16

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1996

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence, drafts and other documents pertaining to an article written by Ben Gadd about the Skyline Trail in Jasper National Park, which was published by Explore Magazine in 1996.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Hiking; Publication; Magazine; Trails; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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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

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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

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HCR Info Files - Hostels, cycling, huts, lodges, paragliding

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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 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

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Icefield Centre Redevelopment

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting interior and exterior views of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park, following renovations to the property in 1998.

Date Range: 1998

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 27 to 56

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / I / C : Personal interest files

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 27 to 56

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: 1998

Physical Description: 30 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting interior and exterior views of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park, following renovations to the property in 1998.

Material Details: Original photo envelope annotated in black marker: "Icefield Ctr. 1998 Photos by Ben with Jill Seaton's camera"

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Seaton, Jill

Subject Access: Construction; Landscape; Tourism; Tourist information

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Language: English

Related Material: V810/I/C/NA-10 to 17

Category: Tourism

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Icefield Centre Redevelopment

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting interior and exterior views of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park, following renovations to the property in 1998.

Date Range: 1998

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / NA - 10 to 17

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / I / C : Personal interest files

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / NA - 10 to 17

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: 1998

Physical Description: 30 photographs : 8 col. negative film strips ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting interior and exterior views of the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre in Jasper National Park, following renovations to the property in 1998.

Material Details: Original photo envelope annotated in black marker: "Icefield Ctr. 1998 Photos by Ben [Gadd] with Jill Seaton's camera"

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Seaton, Jill

Subject Access: Construction; Landscape; Tourism; Tourist information

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Language: English

Related Material: V810/I/C/PA-27 to 56

Category: Tourism

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Interpretive guiding, 1984 to 1992

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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

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Interpretive guiding, 1993 to 1996

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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.

Date Range: 1993-1996

Reference Code: M590 / III / B / 8 to 14

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 / 8 to 14

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1993-1996

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.

Notes: File folders are arranged chronologically: M590 / III / B / 8 and 9 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1993, files 1 and 2] M590 / III / B / 10 and 11 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1994, files 1 and 2] M590 / III / B / 12 and 13 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1995, files 1 and 2] M590 / III / B / 14 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1996]

Storage Range: File box M590 / III / B / 8 to 14

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Guides; Guiding; Environment; Geology; Natural history; National parks and reserves; Tourism; Trail guides; Education; Employment

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education; Environment

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

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Interpretive guiding, 1997 to 1999

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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 through his company, "Ben Gadd Interpretive Services". Includes documents pertaining to guides which Ben led in collaboration w…

Date Range: 1997-1999

Reference Code: M590 / III / B / 15 to 20

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 / 15 to 20

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1997-1999

Physical Description: 12 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 through his company, "Ben Gadd Interpretive Services". Includes documents pertaining to guides which Ben led in collaboration with the travel company Saga Holidays in 1998 and 1999.

Notes: File folders are arranged chronologically: M590 / III / B / 15 and 16 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1997, files 1 and 2] M590 / III / B / 17 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1998] M590 / III / B / 18 : "Saga Holidays" [1998-1999] M590 / III / B / 19 and 20 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1999, files 1 and 2]

Storage Range: File box M590 / III / B / 15 to 20

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Guides; Guiding; Environment; Geology; Natural history; National parks and reserves; Tourism; Trail guides; Education; Employment

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education; Environment

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

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Jasper and Banff National Park

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Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of scenic photographs of Banff and Jasper National Park, include photographs of plants, forests, and mountains

Date Range: 1988; 1990 - 1992; 1994 - 1996

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 9 / NS - 1 to 273

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M133; V222

Series: V222 / IV : Scenic Views

Sous-Fonds: V222

Sub-Series: V222 / IV / C: Alberta

Accession Number: 2020.24

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 9 / NS - 1 to 273

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1988; 1990 - 1992; 1994 - 1996

Physical Description: 273 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of scenic photographs of Banff and Jasper National Park, include photographs of plants, forests, and mountains

Name Access: Leighton, Douglas

Subject Access: Activities; Tourism; scenic

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

Language: English

Creator: Douglas Leighton

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper area

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Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of Jasper National Park area, include shots of tourism, golf, scenic shots, the Columbia Icefields and mountains.

Date Range: 1979; 1986 - 1991

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 1 / NS - 1 to 160

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M133; V222

Series: V222 / IV : Scenic Views

Sous-Fonds: V222

Sub-Series: V222 / IV / C: Alberta

Accession Number: 2020.24

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 1 / NS - 1 to 160

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1979; 1986 - 1991

Physical Description: 160 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of Jasper National Park area, include shots of tourism, golf, scenic shots, the Columbia Icefields and mountains.

Name Access: Leighton, Douglas

Subject Access: Activities; Tourism; scenic

Geographic Access: Columbia Icefields, AB; Jasper National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Douglas Leighton

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper area

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Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of Jasper National Park area, include shots of tourism, golf, scenic shots, the Columbia Icefields and mountains.

Date Range: 1987; 1989; 1990; 1991

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 2 / NS - 1 to 101

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M133; V222

Series: V222 / IV : Scenic Views

Sous-Fonds: V222

Sub-Series: V222 / IV / C: Alberta

Accession Number: 2020.24

Reference Code: V222 / IV / C / 2 / NS - 1 to 101

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1987; 1989; 1990; 1991

Physical Description: 101 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of Jasper National Park area, include shots of tourism, golf, scenic shots, the Columbia Icefields and mountains.

Name Access: Leighton, Douglas

Subject Access: Activities; Tourism; scenic

Geographic Access: Yoho National Park; Crowsnest Pass; Jasper National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Douglas Leighton

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper Institute annual reports

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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

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Jasper Institute pamphlets, course guides

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of promotional pamphlets and guides pertaining to courses and interpretive programs offered through the Jasper Institute.

Date Range: 1993; 1996; 1998; 2000-2006

Reference Code: M590 / III / B / 35

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Published 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 / 35

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Published record

Date Range: 1993; 1996; 1998; 2000-2006

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of promotional pamphlets and guides pertaining to courses and interpretive programs offered through the Jasper Institute.

Notes: File contains some duplicate materials

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper National Park brochures

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of drafts and edited copies of guide brochures for Jasper National Park and Banff National Park.

Date Range: 1999 - [ca.2005]

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 1 to 2

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 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / A : Parks Canada records

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 1 to 2

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1999 - [ca.2005]

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of drafts and edited copies of guide brochures for Jasper National Park and Banff National Park.

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Travel; Tourism; Environment; Hiking; Guides; Trails; National parks and reserves; Bicycles; Recreation

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper National Park geology book project

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, correspondence and invoices pertaining to the creation and publication of a guidebook titled "Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper" by Dr. Chris Yorath and Ben Gadd. Includes correspondence and invoices regarding copyright permissions and payment for the use of 35 original photogr…

Date Range: 1993-1995

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 25

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 / 25

GMD: Textual record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd and Chris Yorath

Date Range: 1993-1995

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, correspondence and invoices pertaining to the creation and publication of a guidebook titled "Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper" by Dr. Chris Yorath and Ben Gadd. Includes correspondence and invoices regarding copyright permissions and payment for the use of 35 original photographs by Ben Gadd; drafts of maps and illustrations used in the book; and other related content.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Yorath, Chris

Subject Access: Research; Publication; Geology; Geography; Map; National parks and reserves; Natural history; Environment; Finances; Travel; Tourism; Tourist information

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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