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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 and mineral deposits of northern British Columbia west of the Rocky mountains

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19994
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1946
Author
Armstrong, J. E.
Publisher
Ottawa, E. Cloutier, printer to the Kin
Call Number
03.1 Ar1g
Author
Armstrong, J. E.
Responsibility
J. E. Armstrong
Publisher
Ottawa, E. Cloutier, printer to the Kin
Published Date
1946
Physical Description
3 preliminary leaves, 46 pages illustrations (maps) 25 cm.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Geology - British Columbia
Abstract
Pertains to the geology and mineral deposits of Northern British Columbia and West of the Rocky Mountains. Through the practice of mining, prospecting and geological exploration, we have been able to vastly increase our understanding of geological material. The publication focuses on both general geology and economic geology. Additionally, the publication offers information pertaining to the history of mining, and the ways in which it has transformed our understanding of geological material.
Contents
Preface (pg. v)
Introduction (pg. 1)
Physiography (pg. 3)
General geology (pg. 6)
Precambrain (pg. 6)
Palaeozoic (pg. 7)
Mesozoic (pg. 8)
Cenozoic (pg. 10)
Tertiary (pg. 10)
Quaternary (pg. 11)
Intrusive rocks (pg. 11)
Structural geology (pg. 13)
History of mining (pg. 14)
Economic geography (pg. 16)
Summary of economic geology (pg. 16)
Relation of metalliferous deposits to intrusions (pg. 16)
Relation of metalliferous deposits to structure (pg. 17)
Mineral deposits (pg. 18)
Placer gold (pg. 18)
Lode gold (pg. 22)
Atlin and Stikine mining dividions (pg. 22)
Cariboo mining division (pg. 23)
Omineca mining division (pg 24.)
Portland canal mining division (pg. 24)
Queen Charlotte mining division (pg. 25)
Skeena mining division (pg. 25)
Silver-lead-zinc (pg. 25)
Portland Canal area (pg. 26)
Quartz veins containing one or more of the metals, silvers, lead, and zinc (pg. 26)
Silver-barite-jasper deposits (pg. 26)
Silver-lead deposits (pg. 27)
Hazelton-Smithers area (pg. 27)
Canadian National Railway belt from Houston to Burns Laek (pg. 27)
Ingenika River (pg. 28)
Copper (pg. 28)
Mercury (pg. 29)
Tungsten (pg. 30)
Molybdenum (pg. 31)
Antimony (pg. 31)
Manganese (pg. 31)
Chromium (pg. 31)
Mica (pg. 32)
Iron (pg. 32)
Pyrite (pg. 32)
Coal (pg. 32)
Jurassic or Lower Cretaceous coal (pg. 32)
Tertiary coal (pg. 33)
Bibliography (pg. 35)
Notes
At head of title: Canada. Dept. of mines and resources. Mines and geology branch
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
03.1 Ar1g
Collection
Archives Library
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Personal Interest Files - "Federation of Alberta Naturalists" to "Green Party"

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55803
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 / 57 to 70
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 / 57 to 70
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 / 57 : Federation of Alberta Naturalists M590 / I / C / 58 : Firesmart, Forestwise M590 / I / C / 59 : Fishing, Boats M590 / I / C / 60 : Flanagan, Rory M590 / I / C / 61 : Forest Fires M590 / I / C / 62 to 63 : Four Mountain Parks and Waterton [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 64 : Four Mountain Parks Planning Review, Other M590 / I / C / 65 : Free Trade, GATT, NAFTA M590 / I / C / 66 : Friends of Wells Gray Park M590 / I / C / 67 : Grassi Lakes Geology M590 / I / C / 68 : GSC M590 / I / C / 69 : Global Warming M590 / I / C / 70 : Green Party
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Sports and recreation
Tourism
National parks and reserves
Government
Wildlife
Conservation
Environment
Geology
Fires
Fishing
Natural history
Politics
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Jasper
Waterton
Grassi Lake
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 89 to 93
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records : 5 volumes ; 14 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Notes
Volumes in file are arranged by date
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Travel
Environment
Geology
Natural history
Wildlife
Conservation
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Creator
Ben Gadd
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff and area landscapes, natural views

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55023
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 42 photographs pertaining to landscape views, wildlife, and hiking and horseback riding trips within Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Includes images of Goat Cave, trips through Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, the Banff animal paddock, CPR trains travelling through …
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
1921
1923
ca.1930-1940]
1940
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 91 to 132
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 91 to 132
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Item LUX/I/D6c/PA-129 produced by A.S. Williams
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
1921
1923
ca.1930-1940]
1940
Physical Description
42 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 42 photographs pertaining to landscape views, wildlife, and hiking and horseback riding trips within Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Includes images of Goat Cave, trips through Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, the Banff animal paddock, CPR trains travelling through the Canadian Rockies, and hoodoo rock formations. One photograph depicts unidentified riders on horseback during winter, annotated “Carnival 1923” [Banff Winter Carnival?]
Notes
Two individuals in photos identified by their titles and last names [“Mrs. Hutchings” and “Mr. Edwards”], but first names not confirmed
Items PA-108 to 119 in file consist of 6 unique images and one duplicate of each image [12 photographs total]
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Wildlife
Animals
Horses
Horseback riding
Hiking
Landscapes
Trains
Canadian Pacific Railway
Animal Paddock
Banff Winter Carnival
Mountain Goat
Geological formation
Geology
Elk
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff
Johnston Canyon
Marble Canyon
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cardinal Divide and Surrounding Areas

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one VHS tape containing rough footage of Ben Gadd and two other environmentalists discussing plants, ecosystems, geological history and related topics pertaining to areas near Cardinal Divide and Cardinal River. Video was possibly produced as part of a legal dispute concerning the …
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
V810 / IV / A / NV - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / IV / A / NV - 1
GMD
Video
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
1 VHS tape
Scope & Content
File consists of one VHS tape containing rough footage of Ben Gadd and two other environmentalists discussing plants, ecosystems, geological history and related topics pertaining to areas near Cardinal Divide and Cardinal River. Video was possibly produced as part of a legal dispute concerning the Cheviot Mine project in 1996.
Notes
Film starts at 2 minutes running time; Ben Gadd appears throughout video, with speaking part beginning at 7 min. 25 sec.; total running time 36 minutes
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Laws and legislation
Legal and Financial
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cardinal Divide
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Law and justice
Natural resources
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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CFRN Television and CBC interviews

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56414
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four VHS tapes with videos pertaining to interviews with Ben Gadd, which were published by CFRN Television and CBC between 1985 and [ca.2000]. Content pertains to Cadomin Cave, Maligne Canyon, and Ben's professional life.
Date Range
1985-1986
[ca.1990-2000]
1993
1995
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NV - 2 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
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 / II / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NV - 2 to 5
GMD
Video
Responsibility
Produced by CFRN, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Date Range
1985-1986
[ca.1990-2000]
1993
1995
Physical Description
4 VHS tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of four VHS tapes with videos pertaining to interviews with Ben Gadd, which were published by CFRN Television and CBC between 1985 and [ca.2000]. Content pertains to Cadomin Cave, Maligne Canyon, and Ben's professional life.
Notes
Individual contents in file: V810 / III / / D / NV - 2 : "Cadomin Cave, June 1985 (CFRN TV clip, with Fred Kazakoff + [A?] Watson"; "Maligne Canyon, 23 [February] 86 (CBC clip, with Ted Barrus + Lee MacKenzie)" V810 / III / / D / NV - 3 : "CBC News 6/2/93 6 PM" V810 / III / / D / NV - 4 : "Great Albertans - Ben Gadd" [CFRN Television, October 4, 1995] V810 / III / / D / NV - 5 : "Ben on CBC TV news re: Maligne Canyon Teahouse" [n.d., ca.1990-2000]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Geology
Research
Natural history
Education
Environment
Biography
Professional and Personal Life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Compass, Banff fun, Jasper malls

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55988
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthe…
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 1 to 39
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
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 : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 1 to 39
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
39 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthew Wheeler creating illustrations for the book; the construction of commercial buildings in Jasper; Cia Gadd comparing colour swatches; and deer grazing, possibly outside of the Gadd family home in Jasper.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Wheeler, Matthew
Subject Access
Publication
Map
Landscapes
Wildlife
Deer
Mountains
Construction
Townsite development
Geology
Environment
Natural history
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Corresponding negatives in file V810 / II / A / NA - 1 to 51
Category
Environment
Science and technology
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Compass, Banff fun, Jasper malls

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55989
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matth…
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / NA - 1 to 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
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 : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / NA - 1 to 15
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
51 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views and geological formations in the Canadian Rockies; a compass and a map of Banff National Park; Ben Gadd working as a naturalist/interpreter; artist Matthew Wheeler creating illustrations for the book; the construction of commercial buildings in Jasper; Cia Gadd comparing colour swatches; and deer grazing, possibly outside of the Gadd family home in Jasper.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Wheeler, Matthew
Subject Access
Publication
Map
Landscapes
Wildlife
Deer
Mountains
Construction
Townsite development
Geology
Environment
Natural history
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Corresponding prints in file V810 / II / A / PA - 1 to 39
Category
Environment
Science and technology
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 128 negative photographs (b&w, colour) and 36 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Oil and Gas Company (CPOG), specifically geologists, drill rigs, plants and other facilities at Redlands, Taber and other Alberta locations.
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 36
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / A : Photography : Negatives and Transparencies
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 36
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
Physical Description
164 Photographs: negatives and transparencies; b&w, colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 128 negative photographs (b&w, colour) and 36 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Oil and Gas Company (CPOG), specifically geologists, drill rigs, plants and other facilities at Redlands, Taber and other Alberta locations.
Notes
Contains duplicates. Negatives and transparencies stored in separate file boxes. Related to V500 / I / A7 / 10 content
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific
Oil
Geology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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