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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
Less detail
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Burgess Shale exhibit - planning, storyline draft

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of design plans, an interpretive outline and an exhibit storyline draft pertaining to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed by Parks Canada. Materials were collected by Ben Gadd, as part of a work contract to assist with research and text writing for the exh…
Date Range
2008-2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 7
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 7
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2008-2009
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of design plans, an interpretive outline and an exhibit storyline draft pertaining to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed by Parks Canada. Materials were collected by Ben Gadd, as part of a work contract to assist with research and text writing for the exhibit.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Burgess Shale exhibit - text drafts

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two annotated copies of a text draft produced by Ben Gadd as part of a work contract with Parks Canada. Content pertains to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed in 2009. File includes one unedited draft with an attached letter from Ben Gadd to Jenny Klaf…
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 6
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 6
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of two annotated copies of a text draft produced by Ben Gadd as part of a work contract with Parks Canada. Content pertains to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed in 2009. File includes one unedited draft with an attached letter from Ben Gadd to Jenny Klafki, and one draft with edits by Parks Canada staff [possibly Jenny Klafki].
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

CBC interviews and broadcasts

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of recorded interviews and discussions with Ben Gadd which were broadcast by CBC Radio. Content pertains to wildlife preservation, Ben's book "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", Cadomin Cave and other related subjects.
Date Range
1987-1988
1991-1992
1995-1996
1998
2001
2003
Reference Code
S61 / III / D / 1 to 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
Series
S61 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S61
Sub-Series
S61 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
S61 / III / D / 1 to 13
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Date Range
1987-1988
1991-1992
1995-1996
1998
2001
2003
Physical Description
13 cassette tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of recorded interviews and discussions with Ben Gadd which were broadcast by CBC Radio. Content pertains to wildlife preservation, Ben's book "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", Cadomin Cave and other related subjects.
Notes
Contents of file: S61 / III / D / 1 : Ben Gadd interviewed by Peter Gzowski on CBC "Morningside" Apr. '87 [discusses desktop publishing and Handbook of the Canadian Rockies] S61 / III / D / 2 : Interview with Peter Gzowski, CBC Radio "Morningside", April 21, 1987 S61 / III / D / 3 : Ben Gadd on CBC openline show, 12/87 S61 / III / D / 4 : Ben Gadd on CBC Radio, Edmonton '87-88 S61 / III / D / 5 : Trip to Cadomin Cave, CBC Radio 1988 S61 / III / D / 6 : "Caged Wilderness", CBC Radio 22 ix 91 [September 22, 1991] S61 / III / D / 7 : "Caged Wilderness" - Sunday Morning, 22 Sep 91, CBC national program S61 / III / D / 8 : Ben Gadd debating Randy Mitchell on CPS privatization, 10 xii 92 [October 10, 1992] Wild Rose Country, CBC Edmonton/Calgary S61 / III / D / 9 : Ben on Morningside [CBC broadcast], 7 iv 95 [April 7, 1995] S61 / III / D / 10 : "Ben on Ice", [CBC] World at 6, 21 Jul '95 S61 / III / D / 11 : CBC interview on charging for rescues, 16 Nov 95 ; CBC commentary 10 Jun 96 ; CBC interview on harlequin ducks vs rafts, 29 Mar '98 S61 / III / D / 12: Raven's End interview with Ben Gadd by Judy Hamill, on Daybreak, CBC Alberta, 11 Mar. '01 S61 / III / D / 13 : Ben reading short nature items Recorded CBC Edmonton, June 2003
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Environment
Environment and Nature
Wildlife
Research
Conservation
Tourism
Guiding
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Cheviot Mine dispute - collected news articles

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of news articles collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes articles from the Jasper Booster, the Edmonton Journal, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Journal, Alberta Wilderness Association, and other publishers.
Date Range
1996-2002
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 6
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Responsibility
Compiled by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1996-2002
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of news articles collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes articles from the Jasper Booster, the Edmonton Journal, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Journal, Alberta Wilderness Association, and other publishers.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural resources
Mining
Environment
Industry
Publication
Newspaper
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cadomin
Jasper
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Mount Logan Expedition publication appearances

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to newspaper clippings and magazine publications that feature the Mt. Logan expedition.
Date Range
1923-1926
Reference Code
M200 / AC 0M / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Textual record
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200 / S6 / V14
Series
I.A.1.e.i. Administration: expeditions - Mount Logan Expedition
Sous-Fonds
M200
Accession Number
5200
Reference Code
M200 / AC 0M / 17
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1923-1926
Physical Description
ca.35 cm of textual records : includes oversize oversize. -- ca.580 photographs : prints, negatives, transparencies
Scope & Content
File pertains to newspaper clippings and magazine publications that feature the Mt. Logan expedition.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Activities
Administration
Advertising
Alpine Club of Canada
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Camps
Club
Competition
Discovery and exploration
Environment
Environment and Nature
Exploration
Guide
Guides
Hiking
Huts
Mountain
Mountain guides
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Mount Logan
Mount Logan Expedition
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
Organizations
Photography
Publication
Scenery
Sports and recreation
Summit
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Access Restrictions
Access to negatives is by appointment only
Language
English
Finding Aid
A detailed list is available for a portion of the material.
Related Material
Material is closely related to expedition material in Sous-fonds III. Personal papers and photographs (H. F. Lambart papers and photographs; W. W. Foster photographs). Related oversize display prints can be found in Series I.A.1.j. (AC 00P / 137-147 and AC 00P / 275-280).
Title Source
Title based on material
Content Details
Physically, the file is divided into 2 folders, 17a & 17b
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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New Canadian Encyclopedia project

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and James H. Marsh, Editor-in-Chief of New Canadian Encyclopedia Publishing Ltd. in Edmonton. Content pertains to a potential work project and a request for writing samples from Ben.
Date Range
1981
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 40
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 / 40
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1981
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and James H. Marsh, Editor-in-Chief of New Canadian Encyclopedia Publishing Ltd. in Edmonton. Content pertains to a potential work project and a request for writing samples from Ben.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Environment
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Notes and other collected materials

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of loose notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other textual records which were collected or produced by Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1989. Some materials are annotated with sketches, maps and diagrams drawn by Ben.
Date Range
1968-1989
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 8 to 12
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 / D : Other personal and collected
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 8 to 12
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1968-1989
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of loose notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other textual records which were collected or produced by Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1989. Some materials are annotated with sketches, maps and diagrams drawn by Ben.
Notes
Contents of file folders: M590 / I / D / 8 : Other notes/collected, 1968-1971 M590 / I / D / 9 : Other notes/collected, 1972-1984 M590 / I / D / 10 : Other notes/collected, 1985-1986 M590 / I / D / 11 and 12 : Other notes/collected, 1987-1989
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Research
Organizations
Conservation
Community events
Wildlife
Travel
Tourism
Government
National parks and reserves
Publication
Education
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Calgary
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Family and personal life
Government
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Other interviews and broadcasts

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of recorded interviews and and other broadcasts or published recordings contributed to by Ben Gadd. File includes an interview with Chris Townsend in 1988; a radio interview about the future of Rocky Mountain parks;
Date Range
1988
1992-1995
Reference Code
S61 / III / D / 14 to 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
Series
S61 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S61
Sub-Series
S61 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
S61 / III / D / 14 to 18
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Date Range
1988
1992-1995
Physical Description
5 cassette tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of recorded interviews and and other broadcasts or published recordings contributed to by Ben Gadd. File includes an interview with Chris Townsend in 1988; a radio interview about the future of Rocky Mountain parks;
Notes
Contents of file: S61 / III / D / 14 : Chris Townsend, October 24, 1988 S61 / III / D / 15 : Mountain Watch [December 12, 1992]; Avalanche news item [December 28, 1992]; Signs of Spring [March 20, 1993 and March 19, 1994]; Snow [January 13, 1995] S61 / III / D / 16 : Future of Rocky Mountain Parks [CJSR radio, Edmonton, Spring 1994] S61 / III / D / 17 and 18 : The Earth Chronicles Radio Project: "Extinction" and "Canadian Rockies" [McMaster University, n.d.]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Townsend, Chris
Subject Access
Environment
Environment and Nature
Natural history
National parks and reserves
Mountains
Publication
Public Speaking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - sound recordings

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
Date Range
1999 - 2009
Reference Code
S47 / IV
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Sound recording
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
S47 / IV : Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains
Sous-Fonds
S47
Accession Number
8110
Reference Code
S47 / IV
GMD
Sound recording
Date Range
1999 - 2009
Physical Description
23 sound recordings
History / Biographical
Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. From the early ski jumpers at Revelstoke, through the birth of the backcountry lodges and ski resorts to the heli-skiers and snowboarders of today, the stories are all here.
Scope & Content
Series consists of 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
Notes
Series consists of 23 interviews: S47 / IV / 1 : Syd Scroggle in Dundee
S47 / IV / 2 : Hans Gmoser
S47 / IV / 3 : Bob Sayer 16-Feb-02
S47 / IV / 4 : Toni Klettl 15-Feb-02
S47 / IV / 5 : Art Patterson 12-May-99
S47 / IV / 6 & 7 : Hans Gmoser 29-Apr-04
S47 / IV / 8 to 10 : Philippe Delesalle 28-Apr-04
S47 / IV / 11 to 14 : Doug Gardner 19-May-04
S47 / IV / 15 & 16 : Tony and Gill Daffern 06-Jan-04
S47 / IV / 17 & 18 : Bob Saunders 08-Aug-09
S47 / IV / 19 : Booty Griffiths 27-Oct-04
S47 / IV / 20 to 23 : Steve Smith 04-Nov-04
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Scroggle, Syd
Gmoser, Hans
Sayer, Bob
Klettl, Toni
Patterson, Art
Delesalle, Philippe
Gardner, Doug
Daffern, Tony
Daffern, Gill
Griffiths, Booty
Smith, Steve
Subject Access
Community events
Banff Ski Club
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Banff Winter Carnival
Biography
Competition
Cross-country skiing
Helicopter skiing
Interview
History
Leisure
Mountains
Publication
Public events
Public entertainment
Recreation
Research
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski mountaineering
Skiers
Ski racing
Skiing
Sports
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Rogers Pass
Columbia Valley
Crowsnest Pass
Language
English
Related Material
M57 / VI
V40 / VI
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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