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Alberta Views article

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a signed work agreement, correspondence, research notes, reference materials, newspaper articles and other related documents pertaining to an article titled "The Ravens & the Road: Life & Death on National Park Highways", which Ben wrote for Alberta Views magazine between 2004 and …

Date Range: 2004-2005

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 33 to 34

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 / 33 to 34

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2004-2005

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of a signed work agreement, correspondence, research notes, reference materials, newspaper articles and other related documents pertaining to an article titled "The Ravens & the Road: Life & Death on National Park Highways", which Ben wrote for Alberta Views magazine between 2004 and 2005.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Professional and Personal Life; Correspondence; Environment; Wildlife; Birds; Conservation; Roads; Magazine

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: V810 / II / B / DF - 1

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Friends personal photographs - military, travel, portraits, recreation

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 photograph and postcard prints pertaining to friends of Norman Luxton and the Luxton family which were sent to Norman Luxton. Most photographs are annotated on the back with contextual information [dates, locations, names, etc] for photographs, some items include personal messag…

Date Range: 1897; [ca.1900-1910]; 1905; 1909; 1912; 1916; 1923; 1927; 1941-1943; 1948-1951; 1955; 1957; 1960

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 435 to 468

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E4 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 435 to 468

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1897; [ca.1900-1910]; 1905; 1909; 1912; 1916; 1923; 1927; 1941-1943; 1948-1951; 1955; 1957; 1960

Physical Description: 34 photographs : b&w prints ; 12.5 x 15 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 photograph and postcard prints pertaining to friends of Norman Luxton and the Luxton family which were sent to Norman Luxton. Most photographs are annotated on the back with contextual information [dates, locations, names, etc] for photographs, some items include personal messages written to Norman Luxton. Photograph images pertain to a fishing trip in Grande Prairie; men in military uniforms during World War II, including some taken during active duty in England; personal and group portraits; a war monument in Verdun, France; historic ships and boats; scenic views of Mistaya Canyon and Minnewanka; wildlife, including birds and a marten; and family pets.

Notes: Annotations on some photographs partly illegible or difficult to discern

Name Access: Addison, Billy; LaPorte, Eugene; Reynolds, Wiley R.; Deegan, Howard James; Ashton, Philip; Cathcart, John George (Red); Brooks, Matt (Sarsen); Barnes, Harry; Sutherland, George Bain; Blackley, Bonnie Lee; Brewster, Fred

Subject Access: Boats; Military; Ship; World War II; Memorial; Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Children; Animals; Dogs; Birds; Sports; Recreation; Fishing; Landscapes; Portrait; Winter

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Grande Prairie; British Columbia; Victoria; Ontario; Ottawa; England; France; Verdun; Frobisher Bay; Northwest Territories; United States of America; Idaho; Toronto; Kenora; Manitoba; Winnipeg

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

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 potentially offensive content. Read more.

HCR Info Files - Birds

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to birds in the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1968-1970; 1973-1974; 1984-1987; 1992-1994; 2005

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 54 to 57

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 / 54 to 57

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1968-1970; 1973-1974; 1984-1987; 1992-1994; 2005

Physical Description: 7 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of published research materials collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to birds in the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated by Ben and Cia Gadd

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Research; Environment; Wildlife; Birds

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Jasper National Park bird list

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence and research materials compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to an updated list of bird species living in Jasper National Park. The list was produced on behalf of the Friends of Jasper National Park.

Date Range: 2005

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 12

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 / 12

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2005

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence and research materials compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to an updated list of bird species living in Jasper National Park. The list was produced on behalf of the Friends of Jasper National Park.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Research; Wildlife; Birds; Bird watching; Environment

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

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 potentially offensive content. Read more.

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

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Personal Interest Files - "Caribou" to "Christmas Cards"

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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 / 31 to 36

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 / 31 to 36

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 / 31 to 32 : Caribou [Files 2 and 3 of 3] M590 / I / C / 33 to 34 : Cheviot [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 35 : Christmas Bird Counts M590 / I / C / 36 : Christmas Cards

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Environment; Wildlife; Caribou; Conservation; Birds; Mining; Natural resources; Christmas; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Holidays

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Communications; Natural resources; Family and personal life

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Ptarmigan image, Sally Wilson

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one compact disc containing one JPG file. Image pertains to an illustration drawn in pencil by Sally Wilson depicting a side profile of a ptarmigan. Image was used in the creation of a list of birds in Jasper National Park. File also includes a card from Sally Wilson giving written…

Date Range: 2003

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / DF - 6

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Digital image; Drawing

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 / DF - 6

GMD: Digital image; Drawing

Responsibility: Produced by Sally Wilson

Date Range: 2003

Physical Description: Compact disc : 1 JPG image file

Scope & Content: File consists of one compact disc containing one JPG file. Image pertains to an illustration drawn in pencil by Sally Wilson depicting a side profile of a ptarmigan. Image was used in the creation of a list of birds in Jasper National Park. File also includes a card from Sally Wilson giving written consent to use her drawing in future publications.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Wilson, Sally

Subject Access: Birds; Wildlife; Publication; Art; Artist

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: Related textual records in file M590/III/D/12

Category: Arts

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 potentially offensive content. Read more.

Southern Alberta research project - photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of landscapes, community events, portraits and group photographs of individuals from Calgary and other areas of Southern Alberta. Includes early views of buildings in Calgary and area, sports teams and athletic competitions, a parade, a 1901 camping trip to Yoho, unidentified individu…

Date Range: 1885; [ca.1890-1900]; 1901-1902; [ca.1910-1920]; 1913

Reference Code: LUX / II / C6 / PA - 1 to 28

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print; Cabinet card

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C6 / PA - 1 to 28

GMD: Photograph; Print; Cabinet card

Date Range: 1885; [ca.1890-1900]; 1901-1902; [ca.1910-1920]; 1913

Physical Description: 28 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of landscapes, community events, portraits and group photographs of individuals from Calgary and other areas of Southern Alberta. Includes early views of buildings in Calgary and area, sports teams and athletic competitions, a parade, a 1901 camping trip to Yoho, unidentified individuals on horseback, and related materials.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated; Most individuals in photographs not identified

Name Access: Livingston, Sam

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Sports; Recreation; Landscapes; Animals; Horses; Birds; Land use; Settlement; Municipal views; Community events; Camping; Hiking

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Land, settlement and immigration; Sports, recreation and leisure

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 potentially offensive content. Read more.

Woodpecker, Owls, Nighthawk, Ducks and Grouse

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Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of Bird from British Columbia and Alberta. Some of the birds include woodpecker, owls, nighthawk, ducks, grouse, and hawks

Date Range: 1983; 1984; 1989; 1991 - 1993; 1995; 1996; 1998; 1999; 2002; 2005

Reference Code: V222 / II / C / 4 / NS - 1 to 131

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

13 images

Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M133; V222

Series: V222 / II : Animals

Sous-Fonds: V222

Sub-Series: V222 / II / C : Birds

Accession Number: 2020.24

Reference Code: V222 / II / C / 4 / NS - 1 to 131

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1983; 1984; 1989; 1991 - 1993; 1995; 1996; 1998; 1999; 2002; 2005

Physical Description: 131 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of Bird from British Columbia and Alberta. Some of the birds include woodpecker, owls, nighthawk, ducks, grouse, and hawks

Name Access: Leighton, Douglas

Subject Access: Birds; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Suffield, Alberta; Ladner, BC; Nelson, BC; Canmore, Alberta; Writing on Stone Provincial Park; Jasper National Park; Brooks, Alberta