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Ben Gadd fonds
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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
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56253
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, maps and other documents pertaining to the Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre in 2012. File includes a programme for the opening of the exhibition; geological maps and other research materials; a quote fo…
- Date Range
- 1973
- 2010-2012
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 117
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Map
- 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 / 117
- Date Range
- 1973
- 2010-2012
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records -- 4 maps
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, maps and other documents pertaining to the Operation Bow-Athabasca exhibit, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre in 2012. File includes a programme for the opening of the exhibition; geological maps and other research materials; a quote for the production of display signs for the exhibit; Ben Gadd's personal notes pertaining to the exhibit; and other related materials.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Natural history
- Geology
- Environment
- Research
- Public events
- Community events
- Publication
- Museums
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Canmore
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- 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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Travel guides - Alberta, British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55920
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various regions of Alberta and British Columbia.
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- 2008
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 12
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Map
- 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 / A : Travel guides and maps
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 12
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various regions of Alberta and British Columbia.
- Notes
- Some items in file are annotated
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Travel
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel guides - Banff National Park, Mount Assiniboine
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55921
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining Banff National Park and Mount Assiniboine.
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Map
- 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 / A : Travel guides and maps
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 5
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining Banff National Park and Mount Assiniboine.
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Travel
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Mount Assiniboine
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel guides - Bow Lake, Saskatchewan Crossing
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55922
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Bow Lake and Saskatchwan Crossing.
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 10
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Map
- 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 / A : Travel guides and maps
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 10
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Bow Lake and Saskatchwan Crossing.
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Travel
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Bow Lake
- Saskatchewan Crossing
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel guides - British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55926
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various locations in British Columbia, including Rogers Pass, Berg Lake Trail, Victoria and Vancouver.
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- 2003
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 11
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Map
- 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 / A : Travel guides and maps
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 11
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- 2003
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various locations in British Columbia, including Rogers Pass, Berg Lake Trail, Victoria and Vancouver.
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Travel
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Victoria
- Vancouver
- Rogers Pass
- Berg Lake
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel guides - Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55919
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton and surrounding areas.
- Date Range
- 1999
- 2003
- 2004
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 9
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Map
- 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 / A : Travel guides and maps
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 9
- Date Range
- 1999
- 2003
- 2004
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton and surrounding areas.
- Notes
- Some items in file are annotated
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Travel
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Bragg Creek
- Edmonton
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel guides - Canadian Rockies, Montana
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55927
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the Canadian Rockies, as well as regions in Montana.
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- 2009
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 13
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Map
- 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 / A : Travel guides and maps
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 13
- Date Range
- [ca.2000]
- 2009
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the Canadian Rockies, as well as regions in Montana.
- Notes
- Some items in file are annotated
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Travel
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- United States of America
- Montana
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel guides - Canmore, Kananaskis
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Canmore and Kananaskis.
- Date Range
- 1998
- 2006
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 1 to 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Map
- 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 / A : Travel guides and maps
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 1 to 2
- Date Range
- 1998
- 2006
- Physical Description
- 4 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Canmore and Kananaskis.
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Travel
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Canmore
- Kananaskis
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Travel guides - Icefields
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55917
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Columbia Icefield, Icefields Parkway and the Wapta Icefields.
- Date Range
- 1994
- [ca.2000]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 7
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Map
- 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 / A : Travel guides and maps
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / i / 7
- Date Range
- 1994
- [ca.2000]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Columbia Icefield, Icefields Parkway and the Wapta Icefields.
- Notes
- Travel guide of Wapta Icefields includes annotations on cover by Ben Gadd.
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Travel
- Tourism
- Tourist information
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- Columbia Icefield
- Icefields Parkway
- British Columbia
- Wapta Icefields
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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