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1964 ski trip, skiing with friends

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to Hans Gmoser skiing with friends. Most photographs are from a 1964 ski trip between Toby Creek and the Bugaboos mountain range in British Columbia.

Date Range: 1964; [1980 - 1990]

Reference Code: V40 / V / PA - 1 to 24

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: V40 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: 2015.8559

Reference Code: V40 / V / PA - 1 to 24

Date Range: 1964; [1980 - 1990]

Physical Description: 24 photographs : b&w and col. prints; 25 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to Hans Gmoser skiing with friends. Most photographs are from a 1964 ski trip between Toby Creek and the Bugaboos mountain range in British Columbia.

Notes: Photographs in file are accompanied by one page of handwritten notes pertaining to details of images from 1964 ski trip [PA - 1 to 21] and one copy of an Eaton's newspaper ad featuring an illustration of a ski jumper

Name Access: Gmoser, Hans; McConkey, Jim; Wiegele, Mike; Grillmair, Leo; Gertsch, Rudy; Gmoser, Margaret; Lemire, Pierre

Subject Access: Sports; Recreation; Skiing; Ski jumping; Mountains; Landscapes; Family and personal life; Exploration; Travel; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Toby Creek; Bugaboos; Canadian Rocky Mountains

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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Annual general meeting records

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: Files consist of Annual General Meeting notes, agendas and summaries pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1962 and 2008. Contents pertain to general operations, membership, committee nominations and elections, newsletters, trail ride statistics and feedback, finances, and …

Date Range: 1962; 1970-1972; 1975-1977; 1979-1984; 1991-2002; 2004-2008

Reference Code: M545 / V / 13 to 15

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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; 8235

Reference Code: M545 / V / 13 to 15

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1962; 1970-1972; 1975-1977; 1979-1984; 1991-2002; 2004-2008

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Files consist of Annual General Meeting notes, agendas and summaries pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1962 and 2008. Contents pertain to general operations, membership, committee nominations and elections, newsletters, trail ride statistics and feedback, finances, and other administrative subjects. Some items are annotated with additional notes or corrections.

Notes: Files contain duplicates; Contents are organized by date [see "Content Details"]

Subject Access: Administration; Communications; Finances; Membership; Organizations; Surveys; Recreation; Events; Community events; Competition

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Communications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Individual file contents : M545/V/13 : 1962 - 1995 M545/V/14 : 1996 - 2002 M545/V/15 : 2003 - 2008

Processing Status: Processed

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Application forms

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of trail ride application forms completed by Joe Madaro, David Clifton[?], Bill Gorman, Garry Unger and Rod Proudfoot, as well as one blank application form from 1997. Forms completed by Bill, Garry and Rod are all for special 1982 NHL trail ride.

Date Range: [1970-1980]; 1977; 1979; 1982; 1997

Reference Code: M545 / II / 21

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Published record

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / II : Members, staff, personal content

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / II / 21

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Published record

Date Range: [1970-1980]; 1977; 1979; 1982; 1997

Physical Description: 0.1 cm of textual records (7 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm and 19.5 x 23 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of trail ride application forms completed by Joe Madaro, David Clifton[?], Bill Gorman, Garry Unger and Rod Proudfoot, as well as one blank application form from 1997. Forms completed by Bill, Garry and Rod are all for special 1982 NHL trail ride.

Notes: File contains personal contact information, as well as other personal information [weight, height, age, etc.]; One item is scanned copy, another is scanned with additional annotations in pen

Name Access: Madaro, Joe; Clifton, David; Gorman, Bill; Proudfoot, Rod; Unger, Garry

Subject Access: Horseback riding; Recreation; Sports; Pack trips; Hockey; Musicians

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Sherwood Park; Edmonton

Access Restrictions: Contains personal information

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

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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Author's copies

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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

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Blue Lake Centre Nature Trail guidebook

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of drafts, notes and correspondence pertaining to a guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre Nature Trail near Hinton, Alberta. Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced the guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre between 1989 and 1990, while working as a freelance consultant.

Date Range: 1989-1990

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 94

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 / 94

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: 1989-1990

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of drafts, notes and correspondence pertaining to a guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre Nature Trail near Hinton, Alberta. Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced the guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre between 1989 and 1990, while working as a freelance consultant.

Subject Access: Research; Publication; Guiding; Map; Trails; Natural history; Education; Environment; Hiking; Sports; Recreation; Skiing; Tourist information; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Hinton

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Education; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Brochures and Rider Lists

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Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated riders lists and brochures for various Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1963 and 1994. Materials include corrections and other notes by Bruce Hatfield. File also contains one registration form completed by Bruce Hatfield to attend a trail ride in 1995.

Date Range: 1963; 1965; 1970; 1972; 1974-1976; 1980-1981; 1990-1992; 1994-1995

Reference Code: M597 / 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M597; V819

Sous-Fonds: M597

Accession Number: 2023.29

Reference Code: M597 / 3

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1963; 1965; 1970; 1972; 1974-1976; 1980-1981; 1990-1992; 1994-1995

Physical Description: 0.5 cm textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated riders lists and brochures for various Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1963 and 1994. Materials include corrections and other notes by Bruce Hatfield. File also contains one registration form completed by Bruce Hatfield to attend a trail ride in 1995.

Name Access: Hatfield, Bruce

Subject Access: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Organizations; Events; Membership; Recreation; Travel; Tourism; Pack trips

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - contains personal contact information

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - contains personal contact information

Language: English

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

Processing Status: Processed

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Cadomin Cave

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing a recorded episode of "Take an Alberta Break!" featuring Ben Gadd and cave tours which he led through Cadomin Cave. Ben discusses bat habitats, cave crawling, and vandalism issues.

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 16

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by the Government of Alberta

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Physical Description: 1 VHS tape

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing a recorded episode of "Take an Alberta Break!" featuring Ben Gadd and cave tours which he led through Cadomin Cave. Ben discusses bat habitats, cave crawling, and vandalism issues.

Notes: Running time is approx. 3 minutes [episode], followed by recorded advertisements

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Environment; Conservation; Natural history; Caves; Guides; Guiding; Tourism; Recreation; Television

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Cadomin

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Tourism; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary, Alberta

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Part Of: Murray Hay fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 21.5 x 35 cm. File pertains to development of The Fairways (a golf community) in Calgary, Alberta. File includes a reproduced published map of the development and surrounding area created by Murray Hay.

Date Range: ca. 1985-1991

Reference Code: M570 / III / D / i / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Map; Published record; 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 / 1

GMD: Map; Published record; Textual record

Date Range: ca. 1985-1991

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (21.5 x 35 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 21.5 x 35 cm. File pertains to development of The Fairways (a golf community) in Calgary, Alberta. File includes a reproduced published map of the development and surrounding area created by Murray Hay.

Notes: Date approximate based on the development of The Fairways, 1985-1991 (https://anthemunited.com/properties/the-fairways/).

Name Access: Hay, Murray

Subject Access: Advertising; Community life; Golfing; Map; Recreation; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Tourism; Tourist information; Cartography; Artist

Geographic Access: Calgary; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Category: Communications; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Camp rules and agreements

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to camp rules and agreements for trail rides between ca.1996 and 2002. Content pertains to rules of trail riding set by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, camp agreements between trail ride participants and the Trail Riders [including trail maps with dir…

Date Range: 1996-2002

Reference Code: M545 / V / 56

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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; 8235

Reference Code: M545 / V / 56

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1996-2002

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to camp rules and agreements for trail rides between ca.1996 and 2002. Content pertains to rules of trail riding set by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, camp agreements between trail ride participants and the Trail Riders [including trail maps with directions to the Great Divide, Snow Creek, Elk Horn and Ya Ha Tinda], and a list of rules for camping at Bighorn Campground and on the property of Ya Ha Tinda Ranch.

Name Access: Smith, Rick

Subject Access: Administration; Businesses; Camping; Camps; Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch; Ranches; Recreation; Property; Trails; Animals; Environment; Map

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canmore Events

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 129 b&w prints of various Canmore events. Includes parades, dogsledding, biathlons, rodeos, various races, a man paragliding, various fires, the Canmore Centennial celebrations, Grassi Lakes, and interior shots of a building, possibly a new hospital.

Date Range: 1974-1992

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / iii / PA - 01 to PA - 129

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

16 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, C : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iii : Canmore Events

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / iii / PA - 01 to PA - 129

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1974-1992

Physical Description: 129 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 129 b&w prints of various Canmore events. Includes parades, dogsledding, biathlons, rodeos, various races, a man paragliding, various fires, the Canmore Centennial celebrations, Grassi Lakes, and interior shots of a building, possibly a new hospital.

Subject Access: Activities; Airplanes; Aerial photography; Animals; Automobiles; Buildings; Businesses; Ceremony; Children; Community events; Community life; Cowboys; Cross-country skiing; Dog Teams; Dogs; Dogsledding; Ducks; Entertainment; Family and personal life; Fire; Grassi Lakes; Horses; Mountains; Olympic Games (Winter); Parade; Public entertainment; Public events; Race; Recreation; Rodeo; Scenery; Ski areas; Ski racing; Sled dogs; Sports and recreation; Weather; Winter

Geographic Access: Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Climbing

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a pair of climbing spikes, captioned "winter" and "summer".

Date Range: [ca.1980-1990]

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 1

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 - 1

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1980-1990]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w print ; 8.5 x 11 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a pair of climbing spikes, captioned "winter" and "summer".

Subject Access: Sports; Recreation; Climbing

Language: English

Related Material: V810 / I / C / NA - 1, 2

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected photographs, 1950 and later

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs depict children fishing and attending school, two pictures from the wedding of Hugh Lee, Eleanor Luxton and friends in Quebec [ca.1990], and a portrait of an unidentified RCMP officer.

Date Range: [ca.1950-1990]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 161 to 170

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Other material

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

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 161 to 170

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1950-1990]

Physical Description: 10 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 23 x 28 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs depict children fishing and attending school, two pictures from the wedding of Hugh Lee, Eleanor Luxton and friends in Quebec [ca.1990], and a portrait of an unidentified RCMP officer.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Travel; Recreation; Fishing; Children; Portrait; Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Geographic Access: Canada; Ontario; Quebec; United States of America; Wisconsin

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected videos

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of five discs containing video files and three VHS tapes, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Videos pertain to mountaineering and mountain sports; documentary footage about Mount Robson and other regions in the Canadian Rockies; icebergs; ice climbing in Maligne Canyon; and a talk abou…

Date Range: 1988; [ca.1990-2000]; 2006; 2010

Reference Code: V810 / I / D / NV - 1 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Recording disc

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 / D : Other personal and collected

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / I / D / NV - 1 to 8

GMD: Video; Recording disc

Date Range: 1988; [ca.1990-2000]; 2006; 2010

Physical Description: 5 DVDs -- 3 VHS tapes

Scope & Content: File consists of five discs containing video files and three VHS tapes, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Videos pertain to mountaineering and mountain sports; documentary footage about Mount Robson and other regions in the Canadian Rockies; icebergs; ice climbing in Maligne Canyon; and a talk about the Association of Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) presented in the Jasper Chamber of Commerce.

Notes: Individual contents in file: V810 / I / D / NV - 1 : "A Life Ascending" [produced by Stephen Grynberg] V810 / I / D / NV - 2 : "Mt. Robson: Giant of Canadian Rockies" V810 / I / D / NV - 3 : "Aweberg!" [video about icebergs, attributed to Ben Gadd] V810 / I / D / NV - 4 : "The Rockies: A two-part documentary by Stefan Tolz in cooperation with Fritz Pleitgan and Gerd Ruge" [Ben and Will Gadd appear in video] V810 / I / D / NV - 5 : "Queen of Maligne Feb. '06" [video of Ben and Will Gadd ice climbing in Maligne Canyon] V810 / I / D / NV - 6 : "Northlands 12/6/88" [wildlife footage with commentary] V810 / I / D / NV - 7 : "The Rockies - Fine Cut" [n.d., no audio; footage of wildlife, landscapes, etc.] V810 / I / D / NV - 8 : Dave Day / Jasper Chamber of Commerce [n.d.; discussing AMPPE and membership, issues in Banff National Park]

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Gadd, Will; Morrow, Pat; Davis, Perry

Subject Access: Publication; Events; Sports; Recreation; Mountains; Skiing; Hiking; Climbing; Landscape; Films and film making; Glaciers; Environment; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Maligne Canyon; British Columbia; Mount Robson

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Events and functions, trips

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 106 photographs depicting special events, gatherings and trips attended by Eleanor Luxton between 1990 and 1993. Content pertains to the reopening of the Luxton Museum under Indigenous ownership [1992], the opening of the new wing of the Whyte Museum in 1993, an 80th birthday party…

Date Range: 1990-1993

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 497 to 602

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / E : Travel and home records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 497 to 602

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1990-1993

Physical Description: 106 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 106 photographs depicting special events, gatherings and trips attended by Eleanor Luxton between 1990 and 1993. Content pertains to the reopening of the Luxton Museum under Indigenous ownership [1992], the opening of the new wing of the Whyte Museum in 1993, an 80th birthday party for Mary[?] which Eleanor attended, and family trips to Kootenay Lake in British Columbia.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Vaux, George, X; Luxton, John; Luxton, Sylvia

Subject Access: Events; Community events; Public events; Museums; Parades; Indigenous Peoples; Family and personal life; Sports; Recreation; Fishing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Lake Louise; British Columbia; Kootenay Lake; Ontario; Windsor

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Indigenous Peoples

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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Family, friends, Luxton home

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 285 col. prints [including one small photograph album] depicting Eleanor Luxton and various friends and family members, including members of the Cooper, Miller, O'Connor, Smith, Kunst, Swan and Nickles families. Photographs pertain to family reunions, weddings, Christmas holiday ce…

Date Range: 1967; 1975-1976; 1979-1992

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 55 to 339

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / E : Travel and home records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 55 to 339

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1967; 1975-1976; 1979-1992

Physical Description: 285 photographs : col.; 20 x 25.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 285 col. prints [including one small photograph album] depicting Eleanor Luxton and various friends and family members, including members of the Cooper, Miller, O'Connor, Smith, Kunst, Swan and Nickles families. Photographs pertain to family reunions, weddings, Christmas holiday celebrations [including a 1967 New Years party at the Luxton family home], school portraits, family trips within Canada and the United States, child and newborn portraits, and other related subjects. Items LUX / II / E / PA - 310 to 335 are stored in a miniature photo album. Several photographs are stored with corresponding holiday greeting cards which were sent to Eleanor Luxton.

Notes: Some individuals in photographs are not identified; many photographs are not dated

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Children; Christmas; Community events; Community life; Correspondence; Entertainment; Family; Family and personal life; Genealogy; Holidays; Home; Leisure; Luxton Museum; Portrait; Recreation; School; Sports; Swimming; Travel; Winter

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Lake Louise; Edmonton; Calgary; British Columbia; Vancouver; United States of America; California

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Communications; Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Friends, travel

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken or collected by Ben Gadd between 1983 and ca.1990. Images pertain to unnamed friends at Maligne Canyon; and views of Wisconsin, South Dakota and other regions of the United States.

Date Range: 1983; [1985-1990]

Reference Code: V810 / I / D / PA - 1 to 12

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 / D : Other personal and collected

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / I / D / PA - 1 to 12

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1983; [1985-1990]

Physical Description: 12 photographs : col. prints ; 10 x 15 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken or collected by Ben Gadd between 1983 and ca.1990. Images pertain to unnamed friends at Maligne Canyon; and views of Wisconsin, South Dakota and other regions of the United States.

Notes: Some photographs in file are annotated on back

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Hiking; Recreation; Environment; Family and personal life

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Maligne Canyon; United States of America; Wisconsin; South Dakota

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Gleichen to Jasper pack trip interview

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Part Of: Leonard Leacock fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one cassette tape containing a recording of Doug Hawkes interviewing Leonard Leacock. Interview pertains to Leacock's horseback trip between Gleichen and Jasper around 1931; also pertains to a story from a camp trip near Castlegar.

Date Range: [ca.1985-1992]

Reference Code: S24 / III / 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Cassette

Part Of: Leonard Leacock fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M372; S24; V353

Series: S24 / III : Interview and performance recordings

Sous-Fonds: S24

Accession Number: 2022.36

Reference Code: S24 / III / 5

GMD: Cassette

Date Range: [ca.1985-1992]

Physical Description: 1 cassette tape

History / Biographical: Doug Hawkes and his wife managed the Alpine Club of Canada clubhouse at Sulphur Mountain, prior to the construction of the ACC Canmore Clubhouse.

Scope & Content: File consists of one cassette tape containing a recording of Doug Hawkes interviewing Leonard Leacock. Interview pertains to Leacock's horseback trip between Gleichen and Jasper around 1931; also pertains to a story from a camp trip near Castlegar.

Name Access: Leacock, Leonard; Hawkes, Doug

Subject Access: Exploration; Pack trips; Horse packing; Horses; Family and personal life; Recreation; Camping; Camps

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Gleichen; Jasper

Access Restrictions: Currently only available for access in cassette format- in person only

Reproduction Restrictions: No restrictions

Language: English

Conservation: Create CD and digital file copies for long-term preservation and access

Creator: Doug Hawkes

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life; 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 - 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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