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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
- 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
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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potentially offensive content.
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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
- 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
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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Jackman Flats interpretive signage
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55890
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, research notes and drafts of text written by Ben Gadd which were used for the creation of interpretive trail signage in Jackman Flats Provincial Park.
- Date Range
- 1994
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 9 to 10
- 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 / 9 to 10
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1994
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, research notes and drafts of text written by Ben Gadd which were used for the creation of interpretive trail signage in Jackman Flats Provincial Park.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Guiding
- Trails
- Trail guides
- Environment
- Research
- Travel
- Correspondence
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Jackman Flats Provincial Park
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Jasper Institute 1994
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55997
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of three transparency slide photographs sent to Ben Gadd from Dave Thomas. Images pertain to a five-day ecology course near Suplhur Skyline Trail and Geraldine Lakes Trail which Ben led through the Jasper Institute in 1994. Images in file are accompanied by a letter from Dave to Ben, …
- Date Range
- 1994
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / B / NS - 1 to 3
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Transparency
- 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 / B : Interpretive guiding
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / B / NS - 1 to 3
- Responsibility
- Produced by Dave Thomas
- Date Range
- 1994
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : col. transparency slides ; 35 mm -- 1 textual record
- Scope & Content
- File consists of three transparency slide photographs sent to Ben Gadd from Dave Thomas. Images pertain to a five-day ecology course near Suplhur Skyline Trail and Geraldine Lakes Trail which Ben led through the Jasper Institute in 1994. Images in file are accompanied by a letter from Dave to Ben, thanking him for leading the program.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Thomas, Dave
- Subject Access
- Guiding
- Exploration
- Education
- Environment
- Ecology
- Hiking
- Trails
- Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- 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
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Jasper National Park brochures
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55873
- 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
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Jasper National Park geology book project
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55814
- 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
- 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
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National Geographic projects
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55880
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of contract agreements, employment documents and related correspondence pertaining to writing projects which Ben Gadd completed for National Geographic. Projects include an article titled "Best of the Rockies: Hiking" [2003]; and summaries of several national parks and other regions o…
- Date Range
- 2003
- 2010
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 1
- 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 / 1
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2003
- 2010
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of contract agreements, employment documents and related correspondence pertaining to writing projects which Ben Gadd completed for National Geographic. Projects include an article titled "Best of the Rockies: Hiking" [2003]; and summaries of several national parks and other regions of the Canadian Rockies for use in the publication "National Geographic's Guide to the National Parks of Canada" [2010].
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- National parks and reserves
- Publication
- Research
- Travel
- Geography
- Tourism
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Waterton National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Revelstoke
- Jasper
- Yoho National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Notes and other collected materials
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55862
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of loose notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other textual records which were collected or produced by Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1989. Some materials are annotated with sketches, maps and diagrams drawn by Ben.
- Date Range
- 1968-1989
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / D / 8 to 12
- 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 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / D : Other personal and collected
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / D / 8 to 12
- Date Range
- 1968-1989
- Physical Description
- 10 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of loose notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other textual records which were collected or produced by Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1989. Some materials are annotated with sketches, maps and diagrams drawn by Ben.
- Notes
- Contents of file folders: M590 / I / D / 8 : Other notes/collected, 1968-1971 M590 / I / D / 9 : Other notes/collected, 1972-1984 M590 / I / D / 10 : Other notes/collected, 1985-1986 M590 / I / D / 11 and 12 : Other notes/collected, 1987-1989
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Personal and Professional Life
- Research
- Organizations
- Conservation
- Community events
- Wildlife
- Travel
- Tourism
- Government
- National parks and reserves
- Publication
- Education
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Calgary
- Edmonton
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Education
- Environment
- Family and personal life
- Government
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Pembina River Provincial Park interpretive signs
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55898
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a signed contract agreement, correspondence, text drafts and sample designs pertaining to interpretive signs created by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Government of Alberta's Environmental Protection department. Interpretive signs pertain to geological history, natural features and wild…
- Date Range
- 1997
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 17
- 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 / 17
- GMD
- Textual record
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- 1997
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a signed contract agreement, correspondence, text drafts and sample designs pertaining to interpretive signs created by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Government of Alberta's Environmental Protection department. Interpretive signs pertain to geological history, natural features and wildlife in Pembina River Provincial Park.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Government
- Trails
- Guiding
- Tourism
- Travel
- Environment
- Wildlife
- Recreation
- Natural history
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Pembina River Provincial Park
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Personal Interest Files
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55796
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural hist…
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C
- V810 / I / C
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Photograph
- Digital image
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- Series
- Series I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- V810
- Sub-Series
- Subseries C : Personal Interest Files
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / C
- V810 / I / C
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-2015]
- Physical Description
- ca.180 cm of textual records -- 5 CDs with digital image files -- 1 floppy disk -- ca.122 photograph prints : b&w and col. -- 2 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 7.5 cm -- 26 film strips : col. negatives ; 35 mm
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural history; and conservation.
- Notes
- Subjects are arranged alphabetically by title. Original titles and arrangement of materials by Ben Gadd has been preserved. See file-level descriptions for content details.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Animals
- Buildings
- Buildings and facilities
- Businesses
- Boats
- Climbing
- Columbia Icefield
- Community events
- Community life
- Conservation
- Dams
- Environment
- Events
- Forestry
- Fishing
- Flowers
- Government
- Geography
- Geology
- Hiking
- History
- Ice climbing
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Landscapes
- Laws and legislation
- Membership
- Mining
- Mountaineering
- Municipal views
- Natural history
- Natural resources
- Parks Canada
- Politics and government
- Property
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Recreation
- Rivers
- Science and technology
- Settlement
- Skiing
- Snakes, Insects
- Sports
- Tourism
- Townsite development
- Trails
- Transportation
- Travel
- Wildlife
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- United States of America
- Rocky Mountains
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Government
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Law and justice
- Natural resources
- Politics
- Science and technology
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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