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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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Biostratigraphy and Faunas of the Permian Ishbel Group, Canadian Rocky Mountains

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24933
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1968
Author
Logan, Alan
McGugan, Alan
Publisher
Journal of Paleontology
Call Number
03.2 L78b PAM
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Author
Logan, Alan
McGugan, Alan
Responsibility
Alan Logan
Alan McGugan
Publisher
Journal of Paleontology
Published Date
1968
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Paleontology
Geology
Geology - Alberta - Mountain Park
Research
Abstract
Pertains to Permian Ishbel group in the Canadian Rocky Mountains and attempts to unite the understanding of scattered occurances of fauna within these fossil records.
Notes
In Journal of Paleontology Vol. 42, No. 5 (Sep., 1968), pp. 1123-1139
Call Number
03.2 L78b PAM
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Available online through JSTOR via subscription
Websites
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Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks: where rivers are born

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19860
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1965
Author
Baird, David M.
Publisher
Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys
Call Number
13.115 B11g Pam
Author
Baird, David M.
Responsibility
David M. Baird
Publisher
Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys
Published Date
1965
Physical Description
v, 104 pages illustrations, maps (1 folded color). 18 cm.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Geology - British Columbia
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Glacier National Park
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Abstract
Pertains to the geology of Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks. While providing an overview of the geology, the author also provides the reader with specific details making the experience well rounded. The content pertains to the Rocky Mountains and makes specific mention to Banff and Banff National park
Contents
Introduction
Divides
Boundaries of the parks
Origin of the mountains
The rocks
The sculpturing of the mountains
Regional differences in the mountains
Shapes of mountains
Roadlog and points of interest along the Trans-Canada Highway
Epilogue
Index
Notes
The page numbers for the following locations listed in the abstract are as follows; Banff (37), Banff National Park (vi, 4, 19, 37 and 40)
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.115 B11g Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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An introduction to crystallography

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25663
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1966
Author
Phillips, F. C.
Publisher
London : Longmans, Green and Co Ltd
Call Number
03 P54a
Author
Phillips, F. C.
Publisher
London : Longmans, Green and Co Ltd
Published Date
1966
Physical Description
340 pages : 535 diagrams
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Crystallography
Geology
Science
Contents
1. The nature of the crystalline state -- 2. Methods of projection -- 3. The description of crystals -- 4. A general study of the seven crystal systems -- 5. Goniometry -- 6. The thirty-two classes -- 7. Parallel growth and composite crystals -- 8. Some mathematical relationships -- 9. Crystal drawings -- 10. The symmetry of internal structure -- 11. Space groups -- 12. Diffraction of x-rays by crystals -- 13. Crystal habit
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
03 P54a
Collection
Archives Library
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An introduction to geological structures and maps

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26468
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969
Author
Bennison, G.M.
Publisher
London : E. Arnold
Edition
2nd
Call Number
03.1 B43a
Author
Bennison, G.M.
Edition
2nd
Publisher
London : E. Arnold
Published Date
1969
Physical Description
63 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geomorphology
Geophysics
Geoscience
Geology
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
03.1 B43a
Collection
Archives Library
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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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Banff area, Alberta

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19878
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1927
Author
Warren, Percival S.
Publisher
Ottawa, F.A. Acland, printer
Call Number
03.2 W25b Pam
Author
Warren, Percival S.
Responsibility
Percival S. Warren
Publisher
Ottawa, F.A. Acland, printer
Published Date
1927
Physical Description
3 preliminary leaves, 94 pages including frontispiece (plates I) [II]-VII plates, tables, folded map 25 cm.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Banff
Paleontology
Fossils
Geography
Geological Survey of Canada
Abstract
Pertains to an in depth analysis of geological features in and around Banff, as well as a descriptive segment on new fossil species. The geological features pertains to both the mountains in and around Banff, as well as a separate discussion on economic geology.
Contents
Introduction (pg. 1)
Physiography (pg. 4)
General geology (pg. 4)
Description of new species of fossils (pg. 44)
Economic geology (pg. 93)
Index to fossils (pg. 93)
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
03.2 W25b Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Bedrock geology along Ingenika and Finlay Rivers, Peace river reservoir area, British Columbia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26487
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1968
Author
Rutter, N.W. and Taylor, G.C.
Publisher
Ottawa Dept. of Energy, Mines and Resources : The Queen's Printer
Call Number
03.2 R93b
Author
Rutter, N.W. and Taylor, G.C.
Publisher
Ottawa Dept. of Energy, Mines and Resources : The Queen's Printer
Published Date
1968
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Geological Survey of Canada -- Paper 68-10
Subjects
British Columbia
British Columbia - Surveys and Mapping
Geological Survey of Canada
Geology
Rocky Mountains
stratigraphy
Rivers
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
03.2 R93b
Collection
Archives Library
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Buried valleys in central and southern Alberta

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26479
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1961
Author
Stalker, A. Mac S.
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys, Canada
Call Number
03.2 S2b
Author
Stalker, A. Mac S.
Responsibility
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys, Canada
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys, Canada
Published Date
1961
Physical Description
13 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Geological Survey of Canada -- Paper 60-32
Subjects
Geological Survey of Canada
Geology
Alberta
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
03.2 S2b
Collection
Archives Library
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Cambrian sections in the easternmost southern Rocky Mountains and the adjacent subsurface, Alberta

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26478
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1968
Author
Aitken, James D.
Publisher
Ottawa Dept. of Energy, Mines and Resources
Call Number
03.2 A9c
Author
Aitken, James D.
Publisher
Ottawa Dept. of Energy, Mines and Resources
Published Date
1968
Physical Description
vi, 96 pages illustrations (some folded in pocket), map 25 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Geological Survey of Canada -- Paper 66-23
Subjects
Geology
Rocky Mountains
Cambrian
Alberta
Geological Survey of Canada
Contents
In Pocket: Figure 2. Stratigraphic cross-section A-N, correlation of easternmost outcrop sections of Cambrian rocks, Athabasca River to Kananaskis River. -- Figure 3. Stratigraphic cross-section L-P, Ghost River to California Standard Parkland No. 4-12. -- Figure 4. California Standard East Gilbey No. 4-5. -- Figure 5. Stratigraphic cross-section F-R, Windy Point (North Saskatchewan River) to Imperial Leduc No. 530. -- Figure 7. Stratigraphic cross-section A-T, Miette Range to California Standard Gulf Kaybob No. 5-35.
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
03.2 A9c
Collection
Archives Library
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