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https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56045
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of business licenses, application forms and letters of approval sent between Parks Canada and Ben Gadd's guiding company, Ben Gadd Interpretive Services. File includes laminated and paper business license cards used by Ben Gadd between 1997 and 2016.
- Date Range
- 1996-2017
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / B / 37 to 38
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Government 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 / B : Interpretive guiding
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / B / 37 to 38
- Responsibility
- Produced by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Parks Canada
- Date Range
- 1996-2017
- Physical Description
- 4 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of business licenses, application forms and letters of approval sent between Parks Canada and Ben Gadd's guiding company, Ben Gadd Interpretive Services. File includes laminated and paper business license cards used by Ben Gadd between 1997 and 2016.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Parks Canada
- National parks and reserves
- Guides
- Guiding
- Hiking
- Businesses
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- Banff National Park
- British Columbia
- Yoho National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Government
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook - draft
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55789
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of an annotated second draft of "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook" by Ben Gadd.
- Date Range
- 2006
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 6
- 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 / B : Other publications
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 6
- GMD
- Textual record
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- 2006
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records (1 volume : 287 pages)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of an annotated second draft of "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook" by Ben Gadd.
- Notes
- Title of volume draft in file is written as "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Bible"; name was edited prior to publication.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Research
- Publication
- Hiking
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook - illustrations
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56404
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
- Date Range
- 2004
- 2007
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 61
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Drawing
- 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
- M590 / II / B / 61
- Responsibility
- Illustrations produced by Lonnie Springer, Deke Hammell
- Date Range
- 2004
- 2007
- Physical Description
- 0.3 cm of textual records -- 6 illustrations
- Scope & Content
- File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Art
- Artist
- Research
- Photography
- Professional and Personal Life
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Hikers' guides, Jasper and Banff National Park
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56007
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of notes, drafts, published copies and related materials pertaining to hiking guides for Banff and Jasper National Park which Ben Gadd contributed to. Most brochures in file were produced on behalf of the Canadian federal government.
- Date Range
- [ca.1995-2000]
- 1998
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 32 to 33
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization 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 / 32 to 33
- Date Range
- [ca.1995-2000]
- 1998
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of notes, drafts, published copies and related materials pertaining to hiking guides for Banff and Jasper National Park which Ben Gadd contributed to. Most brochures in file were produced on behalf of the Canadian federal government.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Parks
- Communications
- National parks and reserves
- Finances
- Government
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Jasper Trails Project - printing
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56169
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, quotes and other documents sent between Ben Gadd and printing company Durable Communicative Industries Inc. Content pertains to the printing of various maps which were displayed on interpretive signs throughout Jasper National Park. Maps were originally produced as …
- Date Range
- 1997
- 1999-2000
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 109
- 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 / 109
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1997
- 1999-2000
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, quotes and other documents sent between Ben Gadd and printing company Durable Communicative Industries Inc. Content pertains to the printing of various maps which were displayed on interpretive signs throughout Jasper National Park. Maps were originally produced as part of the Jasper Trails Project led by Parks Canada and the Friends of Jasper National Park.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Organization
- Trails
- Research
- Map
- Environment
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Parks Canada
- Government
- Publication
- Businesses
- Finances
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Jasper National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Jasper Trails Project - trail signage
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56127
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one letter to Ben Gadd from the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society Museum and Archives thanking him for his donation of trail signs from the Jasper Trails Project in 2005; and one page with notes [possibly written by Ben Gadd] pertaining to the previous locations of the trail sig…
- Date Range
- 2005
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 100
- 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 / 100
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2005
- Physical Description
- 0.1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one letter to Ben Gadd from the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society Museum and Archives thanking him for his donation of trail signs from the Jasper Trails Project in 2005; and one page with notes [possibly written by Ben Gadd] pertaining to the previous locations of the trail signs.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Correspondence
- Organization
- Trails
- Research
- Map
- Environment
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Museums
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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potentially offensive content.
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Jasper Trails Project - trail user surveys, comments
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56128
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of trail surveys and written notes with feedback from hikers, pertaining to interpretive trail signs and maps produced as part of the Jasper Trails Project in 1997.
- Date Range
- 1997
- 1999
- 2003
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 101
- 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 / 101
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1997
- 1999
- 2003
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of trail surveys and written notes with feedback from hikers, pertaining to interpretive trail signs and maps produced as part of the Jasper Trails Project in 1997.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Organization
- Trails
- Research
- Map
- Environment
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Parks Canada
- Government
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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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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Personal correspondence, 2002 to 2005
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56488
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of letters sent to Ben Gadd between 2002 and 2005, including a letter from Ernie Stewart concerning photographs from a trip to Brazeau Loop; a letter from the organization Voices of Experience thanking Ben for joining their registry of speakers; a letter from Hostelling International …
- Date Range
- 2002-2003
- 2005
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / D / 29
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- 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 / 29
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 2002-2003
- 2005
- Physical Description
- 0.1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of letters sent to Ben Gadd between 2002 and 2005, including a letter from Ernie Stewart concerning photographs from a trip to Brazeau Loop; a letter from the organization Voices of Experience thanking Ben for joining their registry of speakers; a letter from Hostelling International Canada staff asking for feedback concerning proposed construction in Jasper, and Ben's response letter; and a letter of appreciation from reader Elizabeth Taylor concerning Ben's book, Raven's End, and and article written by Ben which was published in Alberta Views magazine.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Correspondence
- Professional and Personal Life
- Publication
- Travel
- Hiking
- Organizations
- Membership
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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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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