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Mount Robson geology information sheet

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one fax sheet sent from the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks to Ben Gadd, pertaining to the creation of an informational sheet about the geological history of Mount Robson. Fax sheet includes a finished copy of the info sheet produced by Ben Gadd.
Date Range
1998
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 18
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 / 18
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1998
Physical Description
1 textual record
Scope & Content
File consists of one fax sheet sent from the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks to Ben Gadd, pertaining to the creation of an informational sheet about the geological history of Mount Robson. Fax sheet includes a finished copy of the info sheet produced by Ben Gadd.
Notes
Annotation by Ben Gadd: "Quoted $100 for text + diagrams"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Government
Research
Geology
Natural history
Mountains
Environment
Education
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Mount Robson
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Jasper Trails Project 1997

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56126
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one binder containing a report on the 1997 Jasper Trails Project, which was arranged by Ben Gadd and the Friends of Jasper National Park on behalf of Parks Canada. Report includes reference materials, project summaries and printed samples of maps.
Date Range
1997
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 99
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 99
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1997
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (1 volume)
Scope & Content
File consists of one binder containing a report on the 1997 Jasper Trails Project, which was arranged by Ben Gadd and the Friends of Jasper National Park on behalf of Parks Canada. Report includes reference materials, project summaries and printed samples of maps.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Correspondence
Organization
Trails
Research
Map
Environment
Hiking
Recreation
Government
Parks Canada
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Jackman Flats Provincial Park in 1997. Images depict a dog, and measurements of a geological artifact.
Date Range
1997
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NA - 47 to 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
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 / NA - 47 to 53
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1997
Physical Description
25 photographs : 7 col. negative film strips ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Jackman Flats Provincial Park in 1997. Images depict a dog, and measurements of a geological artifact.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Animals
Dogs
Family and personal life
Geology
Research
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Jackman Flats Provincial Park
Language
N/A
Related Material
V810/III/D/PA- 168 to 172
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Jackman Flats Provincial Park in 1997. Images depict unidentified individuals posing next to interpretive signs; hiking trails; a truck driving through sand; and measurements of a geological artifact.
Date Range
1997
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / PA - 128 to 172
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
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 / PA - 128 to 172
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1997
Physical Description
45 photographs : col. prints ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd during a trip to Jackman Flats Provincial Park in 1997. Images depict unidentified individuals posing next to interpretive signs; hiking trails; a truck driving through sand; and measurements of a geological artifact.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Tourism
Tourist information
Hiking
Recreation
Trails
Provincial parks and reserves
Family and personal life
Geology
Research
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Jackman Flats Provincial Park
Language
N/A
Related Material
V810/III/D/NA-52 to 53
Category
Family and personal life
Tourism
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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West Twin Old Growth Trail

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and a proposal sent by Ben Gadd to the British Columbia Ministry of Forests pertaining to a potential contract designing trail signs for West Twin Old Growth Trail, and a rejection letter sent to Ben.
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 25
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 / 25
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and a proposal sent by Ben Gadd to the British Columbia Ministry of Forests pertaining to a potential contract designing trail signs for West Twin Old Growth Trail, and a rejection letter sent to Ben.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Environment
Flowers
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, a production quote and a proposal form pertaining to a potential contract between Ben Gadd and the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Contract included the design and production of interpretive trail signs near Carp Lake, British Columbia.
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 26
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 / 26
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, a production quote and a proposal form pertaining to a potential contract between Ben Gadd and the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Contract included the design and production of interpretive trail signs near Carp Lake, British Columbia.
Notes
Original storage folder included a handwritten note by Ben Gadd: "Carp Lake - didn't get contract but have some info"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Environment
Employment
Tourism
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Carp Lake
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Computer files and copy fit, second edition

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55945
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes pertaining to printing formats and layout, as well as lists of image files used in the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / 15
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes pertaining to printing formats and layout, as well as lists of image files used in the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Professional and Personal Life
Correspondence
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Awards and nominations

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55951
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and published articles pertaining to the 1995 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, as well as an application form which Ben filled out to submit the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies in the competition. File also includes a certificate given to Ben…
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 22
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / 22
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and published articles pertaining to the 1995 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, as well as an application form which Ben filled out to submit the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies in the competition. File also includes a certificate given to Ben after his book won the "Best Guide Book" award in the same competition, and a letter from Barbara Grinder sent to Ben and Cia Gadd suggesting that they enter the book in the Andy Russell Nature Writers Award competition.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Professional and Personal Life
Correspondence
Competition
Community events
Wildlife
Natural history
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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HCR II Geology Section

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and correspondence pertaining to a request by professor Jon W. Jones at the University of Calgary to use the Handbook of the Canadian Rockies as study material for his geology course. File includes production quotes from Friesens publishing company and a purchase summary from…
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 83
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 / 83
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Advanced Digital Imaging, Inc.
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and correspondence pertaining to a request by professor Jon W. Jones at the University of Calgary to use the Handbook of the Canadian Rockies as study material for his geology course. File includes production quotes from Friesens publishing company and a purchase summary from the University of Calgary.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Finances
Commerce
Geology
Education
University
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Printing and distribution

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55984
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and quotes sent between Ben Gadd and publishing companies Kromar Printing Ltd., Arthurs-Jones Lithographing Ltd. and Allprint Ainsworth Associates Inc., as well as packaging and distribution company Instabox Calgary Ltd. Content pertains to the publication and distri…
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 84
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 / 84
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and quotes sent between Ben Gadd and publishing companies Kromar Printing Ltd., Arthurs-Jones Lithographing Ltd. and Allprint Ainsworth Associates Inc., as well as packaging and distribution company Instabox Calgary Ltd. Content pertains to the publication and distribution of the Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, second edition.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Finances
Commerce
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Proofs and test pages

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55985
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of sample pages and images from the second edition of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Materials in file were produced prior to the second edition's publication, and include accompanying notes by Ben Gadd.
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 85
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 / 85
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Prodced by Corax Press, Ben Gadd
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of sample pages and images from the second edition of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Materials in file were produced prior to the second edition's publication, and include accompanying notes by Ben Gadd.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Wildlife
Animals
Birds
Geology
History
Environment
Natural history
Guiding
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Jackman Flats interpretive signage

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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
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Advanced digital imaging

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55982
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one digital imaging order form and price list from Advanced Digital Imaging, Inc. in Colorado.
Date Range
1993
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 82
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 / 82
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Advanced Digital Imaging, Inc.
Date Range
1993
Physical Description
1 page
Scope & Content
File consists of one digital imaging order form and price list from Advanced Digital Imaging, Inc. in Colorado.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Photography
Businesses
Commerce
Geographic Access
United States of America
Colorado
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Textbook contribution, cave exploration

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Donna McLaughlin pertaining to a textbook project led by Donna. File contains a written excerpt which Ben sent to Donna for potential use in her book, as well as a list of transparency images sent by Ben and a thank you note from Donna.
Date Range
1993
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 39
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 / 39
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Writing excerpt produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1993
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Donna McLaughlin pertaining to a textbook project led by Donna. File contains a written excerpt which Ben sent to Donna for potential use in her book, as well as a list of transparency images sent by Ben and a thank you note from Donna.
Notes
Corresponding transparency slides are in file V810 / III / D / NS - 1 to 6
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Environment
Publication
Travel
Guiding
Caves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Cadomin
New Brunswick
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Forest Technology School trail interpretation

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, drafts, sample illustrations and other materials pertaining to an interpretive trail guide which Ben Gadd produced for the Forest Technology School in Hinton, Alberta in 1992. File includes sample images taped together and annotated with additional information. FIle also inc…
Date Range
1992
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 118
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 / 118
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1992
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, drafts, sample illustrations and other materials pertaining to an interpretive trail guide which Ben Gadd produced for the Forest Technology School in Hinton, Alberta in 1992. File includes sample images taped together and annotated with additional information. FIle also includes a pressed plant sample, stored in an envelope titled "Rhytidiadelphus triquetris (Shaggy moss)".
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural history
Geology
Environment
Research
Publication
Tourism
Trails
Guides
Guiding
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canmore
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Related photographs stored in files V810/III/D/PA-12 to 18 ; and V810/III/D/NA-1 to 6
Category
Environment
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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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Geology Road Tours - research materials

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55795
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of various scientific journal articles which were collected and used as research materials by Ben Gadd during the creation of his book "Geology Road Tours". Articles pertain to Canadian and North American geological history, and related subjects.
Date Range
1956
1977-1979
1987-1988
1991
1993-2008
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 12 to 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 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 12 to 16
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1956
1977-1979
1987-1988
1991
1993-2008
Physical Description
9 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of various scientific journal articles which were collected and used as research materials by Ben Gadd during the creation of his book "Geology Road Tours". Articles pertain to Canadian and North American geological history, and related subjects.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Geology
Geological formation
Environment
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Personal Interest Files - "AGT Parkway Phone Line" to "Alberta Speleological Society"

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 1 to 10
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 / C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 1 to 10
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Compiled by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Notes
Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 1 : AGT Parkway Phone Line M590 / I / C / 2 : Airline Boarding Passes M590 / I / C / 3 : Airstrip M590 / I / C / 4 : Alberta Ecotrust M590 / I / C / 5 : Alberta Environmental Network M590 / I / C / 6 to 7 : Alberta Power Line Proposal [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 8 : Association for Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) M590 / I / C / 9 to 10 : Alberta Speleological Society [Files 1 and 2 of 2]
Material Details
Note on original storage folder of "Alberta Speleological Society" materials reads: "See also Cadomin Cave"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Airplanes
Travel
Transportation
Environment
National parks and reserves
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Natural resources
Transportation
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Personal Interest Files - "Auto" to "Book Talk"

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 11 to 21
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 / C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 11 to 21
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Compiled by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Notes
Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 11 : Auto M590 / I / C / 12 : Awards M590 / I / C / 13 to 14 : Alberta Wilderness Association [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 15 : Banff Issues M590 / I / C / 16 to 17 : Bikes, Bicycling [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 18 : Bird Atlas M590 / I / C / 19 : Bird Checklists M590 / I / C / 20 : Boating M590 / I / C / 21 : Book Talk
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Travel
Transportation
Environment
National parks and reserves
Wildlife
Birds
Conservation
Boats
Awards
Automobiles
Bird watching
Bicycles
Publication
Public events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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