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Operation Bow-Athabasca interviews, CVs

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of CVs, interviews and other documents pertaining to geologists Barry Corneil, Brian Norford and Eric Mountjoy. Materials were used as background research for the creation of an exhibit about the Operation Bow-Athabasca geological survey, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and …

Date Range: 2012

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 115

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

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

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 115

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2012

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of CVs, interviews and other documents pertaining to geologists Barry Corneil, Brian Norford and Eric Mountjoy. Materials were used as background research for the creation of an exhibit about the Operation Bow-Athabasca geological survey, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre in 2012.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Mountjoy, Eric; Corneil, Barry; Norford, Brian

Subject Access: Research; Professional and Personal Life; Environment; Geology; Museums

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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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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Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours launch

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one disc containing footage of the launch of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours", at the Geological Survey of Canada building in Calgary in 2008.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: V810 / II / B / NV - 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / B / NV - 3

GMD: Video

Responsibility: Produced by Perry Davis

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 1 DVD

Scope & Content: File consists of one disc containing footage of the launch of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours", at the Geological Survey of Canada building in Calgary in 2008.

Notes: Original annotation on front of disc: "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours Launch at GSC [Geological Survey of Canada] Calgary, 4 Nov 2008 Video by Perry Davis"

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Davis, Perry

Subject Access: Publication; Travel; Geology; Natural history; Research; Events; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Warden Arming Issue

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd and Jurgen Deagle pertaining to illegal bush camping near Jasper. Photographs were collected as part of discussions with Parks Canada concerning the arming of certified Park Wardens with firearms and added law enforcement duties for some Parks Canada s…

Date Range: 2001

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 78 to 88

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 - 78 to 88

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Jurgen Deagle

Date Range: 2001

Physical Description: 11 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd and Jurgen Deagle pertaining to illegal bush camping near Jasper. Photographs were collected as part of discussions with Parks Canada concerning the arming of certified Park Wardens with firearms and added law enforcement duties for some Parks Canada staff.

Notes: Photographs in file are annotated by Ben Gadd

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Deagle, Jurgen

Subject Access: Government; Laws and legislation; Park policy; Parks; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Environment; Camping; National parks and reserves

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Language: English

Related Material: M590 / I / C / 167; V810 / I / C / NA - 18 to 20

Category: Government; Environment; Law and justice

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Warden Arming Issue

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd and Jurgen Deagle pertaining to illegal bush camping near Jasper. Photographs were collected as part of discussions with Parks Canada concerning the arming of certified Park Wardens with firearms and added law enforcement duties for some Parks Canada s…

Date Range: 2001

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / NA - 18 to 20

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 - 18 to 20

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Jurgen Deagle

Date Range: 2001

Physical Description: 6 photographs : 3 col. negative slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd and Jurgen Deagle pertaining to illegal bush camping near Jasper. Photographs were collected as part of discussions with Parks Canada concerning the arming of certified Park Wardens with firearms and added law enforcement duties for some Parks Canada staff.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Deagle, Jurgen

Subject Access: Government; Laws and legislation; Park policy; Parks; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Environment; Camping; National parks and reserves

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Language: English

Related Material: V810 / I / C / PA - 78 to 88

Category: Government; Environment; Law and justice

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Photo book with Peter Dettling

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence and other documents pertaining to a proposed photo book project between Ben Gadd and Peter Dettling featuring images of the Canadian Rockies. File includes general information and quotations from various printing and design companies; and a concept proposal compiled …

Date Range: 2011

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 35

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; S61; V810

Series: M590 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 35

GMD: Textual record

Responsibility: Some materials produced by Peter Dettling

Date Range: 2011

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence and other documents pertaining to a proposed photo book project between Ben Gadd and Peter Dettling featuring images of the Canadian Rockies. File includes general information and quotations from various printing and design companies; and a concept proposal compiled by Peter Dettling, including a list of photographs to include.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Dettling, Peter

Subject Access: Publication; Professional and Personal Life; Correspondence; Environment; Commerce; Geography; Geology; Landscape; Mountains

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Commerce and industry

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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The Yam - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of 13 CD's with scanned images pertaining to book The Yam : 50 Years of Climbing on Yamnuska by Chic Scott, Dave Dornian and Ben Gadd.

Date Range: 2002 - 2009

Reference Code: V40 / XI

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / XI: The Yam

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V40 / XI

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Date Range: 2002 - 2009

Physical Description: 13 CD's with scanned images

History / Biographical: This is the story of climbing on Yamnuska, the prominent wall of yellow limestone rising above the Trans Canada Highway between Calgary and Banff. All the tales of adventure are here, from the first pioneering climbs by Hans Gmoser and his companions in the early 1950s to the new routes of today. Over the years many of the great climbers of the Rockies have been associated with this cliff: Brian Greenwood, Don Vockeroth, Lloyd MacKay, Billy Davidson, Urs Kallen, John Lauchlan, Dave Cheesmond, Jeff Marshall, Steve DeMaio and Andy Genereux. Also included in the book is a guide to the hike up the back side trail to the summit, detailing the flora and fauna you will see along the way.

Scope & Content: Series consists of 13 CD's with scanned images pertaining to book The Yam : 50 Years of Climbing on Yamnuska by Chic Scott, Dave Dornian and Ben Gadd.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gadd, Ben; Dornian, Dave

Subject Access: Climbing; Environment; Exploration; Flowers; Geography; History; Mountaineering; Mountains; Publication; Recreation; Research; Sports; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Kananaskis; Mount Yamnuska

Access Restrictions: Reference only

Reproduction Restrictions: Restricted: copyright remains with creator not museum

Language: English

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

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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The Yam - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of research records pertaining to the book The Yam.

Date Range: 2002 - 2009

Reference Code: M57 / XI

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / XI: The Yam

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / XI / A: Research records

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M57 / XI

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2002 - 2009

Physical Description: 7 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: This is the story of climbing on Yamnuska, the prominent wall of yellow limestone rising above the Trans Canada Highway between Calgary and Banff. All the tales of adventure are here, from the first pioneering climbs by Hans Gmoser and his companions in the early 1950s to the new routes of today. Over the years many of the great climbers of the Rockies have been associated with this cliff: Brian Greenwood, Don Vockeroth, Lloyd MacKay, Billy Davidson, Urs Kallen, John Lauchlan, Dave Cheesmond, Jeff Marshall, Steve DeMaio and Andy Genereux. Also included in the book is a guide to the hike up the back side trail to the summit, detailing the flora and fauna you will see along the way.

Scope & Content: Series consists of research records pertaining to the book The Yam.

Notes: Series consists of one sub-series: M57 / XI / A: Research records

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gadd, Ben; Dornian, Dave

Subject Access: Climbing; Environment; Exploration; Flowers; Geography; History; Mountaineering; Mountains; Publication; Recreation; Research; Sports; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Kananaskis; Mount Yamnuska

Language: English

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

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Environmental screening report

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of an Environmental Screening Report distributed by Parks Canada and filled out by Ben Gadd in 2002; and related correspondence pertaining to questions and concerns about the report, which was sent by Ben Gadd and President of the Bow Valley Naturalists, Peter Duck, to Parks Canada.

Date Range: 2002

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 14

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

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

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / A / 14

GMD: Textual record

Responsibility: Produced by Parks Canada, Ben Gadd

Date Range: 2002

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of an Environmental Screening Report distributed by Parks Canada and filled out by Ben Gadd in 2002; and related correspondence pertaining to questions and concerns about the report, which was sent by Ben Gadd and President of the Bow Valley Naturalists, Peter Duck, to Parks Canada.