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George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions257
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds pertains to the Lake O'Hara region, particularly its history, geology, botany, trail systems and visitation. I. Writing, research and translation, ca.1887-ca.1975, ca.45 cm, including some photographs. Consists of manuscript drafts, notes, correspondence, maps and print material pertaining t…
- Date Range
- [ca.1887-ca.1976]
- Reference Code
- M60 / V276
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Transparency
- Textual record
- Map
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 60
- V 276
- Sous-Fonds
- M 60
- V 276
- Accession Number
- 358, 2815, 6620, 6762
- Reference Code
- M60 / V276
- Date Range
- [ca.1887-ca.1976]
- Physical Description
- ca.50 cm of textual records. -- ca.1000 photographs : mainly transparencies
- History / Biographical
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link, 1887-1979, was professor of Plant Pathology at the University of Chicago, Illinois. Link spent many summers between 1928 and 1977 studying the Lake O'Hara region and building trails there, accompanied by his wife, Adeline Link, d.1943. The Links were frequently guided by Jim Boyce.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds pertains to the Lake O'Hara region, particularly its history, geology, botany, trail systems and visitation.
- I. Writing, research and translation, ca.1887-ca.1975, ca.45 cm, including some photographs. Consists of manuscript drafts, notes, correspondence, maps and print material pertaining to writing, editing and translation projects, including "The Ways of Lake O'Hara," and the "Map of Lake O'Hara Region South Area."
- II. Personal papers, 1960-ca.1976, ca.7 cm, including some photographs. Includes correspondence, financial papers and other material.
- III. Lake O'Hara Trails Club papers, 1949-1973, .5 cm.
- IV. Photographs, 1937-ca.1960, ca.1000 colour transparencies and ca.25 prints. Transparencies pertain mainly to the Lake O'Hara / Lake McArthur regions; also Lake Louise, Skoki and Icefield Parkway areas and Grand Canyon, U.S.A. Includes views of landscapes, hiking, some horse travel, flora and fauna views. Some views are attributed to Adeline Link.
- Name Access
- Link, George K. K. (Tommy)
- Subject Access
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: file description
- index for textual material
- electronic finding aid
- Creator
- Link, George K. K. (Tommy)
- Title Source
- Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Banff National Park and Lake Louise maps
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54945
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and…
- Date Range
- 1959
- [1960-1970]
- Reference Code
- M545 / V / 53
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Map
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / V : Administrative records
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / V / 53
- Date Range
- 1959
- [1960-1970]
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records (2 maps ; 60.5 x 57.5 and 60 x 56.5 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and annotation in bottom right corner which reads "Natural Bridge". Lake Louise map produced by the Government of Canada.
- Subject Access
- Banff National Park
- Environment
- Geography
- Map
- Lake Louise
- Travel
- Government
- National parks and reserves
- Trails
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Lake Louise
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Clipping stored in mylar due to significant staining and residue from tape
- Items kept folded [not placed in mylar] due to mass production of content and minimal/no annotations
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Camp coordinator packages, notes and handouts
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54472
- Scope & Content
- File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing…
- Date Range
- 2008
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 14
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Map
- Postcard
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 14
- Date Range
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing trips in 2008, blank survey sheets and insurance waivers, and itineraries. Items are kept in order of 2008 ride numbers: Ride 1, Ride 2, etc.
- Notes
- Contains numerous duplicates
- Subject Access
- Administration
- Packing
- Travel
- Tourism
- Geography
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Kananaskis
- Banff
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply due to personal information
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply due to personal information
- Language
- English
- Category
- 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
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-sub-series consists of ca.50 maps of various regions in Western Canada and Alaska which were collected by Ben Gadd. Maps are arranged according to associated highways which the mapped regions depict.
- Date Range
- [ca.1970-2005]
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / iv
- Description Level
- 4.1 / Sub-sub-series
- GMD
- Map
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 4.1 / Sub-sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / I : Personal records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / I / A / iv : Travel guides and maps : Highway maps
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / I / A / iv
- GMD
- Map
- Date Range
- [ca.1970-2005]
- Physical Description
- ca.50 maps -- 4 paper scans of maps
- Scope & Content
- Sub-sub-series consists of ca.50 maps of various regions in Western Canada and Alaska which were collected by Ben Gadd. Maps are arranged according to associated highways which the mapped regions depict.
- Notes
- Regions included in file: Highway 3 Highway 6 Highway 11 Highway 16 Highway 22 & 40 Highway 93 [To Jasper] Highway 93 [To Radium] Highway 97 [Pine Pass] Highway 97 [Alaska Highway]
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Alaska
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Jasper Trails Project - map publishers
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56241
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence sent between Ben Gadd and various map publishing companies, and samples of previously published maps and travel guides. Correspondence pertains to the production of trail maps which were designed by the Friends of Jasper National Park and Parks Canada as part of the …
- Date Range
- 1994
- 1996-1997
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 114
- 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 : Published records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 114
- Date Range
- 1994
- 1996-1997
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence sent between Ben Gadd and various map publishing companies, and samples of previously published maps and travel guides. Correspondence pertains to the production of trail maps which were designed by the Friends of Jasper National Park and Parks Canada as part of the Jasper Trails Project.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Organization
- Trails
- Map
- Environment
- Geography
- Parks Canada
- Government
- Tourist information
- Publication
- Businesses
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Jasper National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Government
- 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.
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Jasper Trails Project - printed trail maps
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56152
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of printed drafts of trail maps depicting regions near Pyramid Bench, Maligne Canyon, Wabasso Lake and Miette River; and quotes from three printing companies in Alberta. Materials pertain to the updating of trail signage and interpretive information through the Jasper Trails Project.
- Date Range
- 1997-1998
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 106
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / III : Published records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 106
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Date Range
- 1997-1998
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of printed drafts of trail maps depicting regions near Pyramid Bench, Maligne Canyon, Wabasso Lake and Miette River; and quotes from three printing companies in Alberta. Materials pertain to the updating of trail signage and interpretive information through the Jasper Trails Project.
- Subject Access
- Organization
- Trails
- Research
- Map
- Environment
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Geography
- Parks Canada
- Government
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Jasper National Park
- Edmonton
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- 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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Jasper Trails Project - sign location maps
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56154
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of maps showing the locations of interpretive signs which were updated and installed as part of the Jasper Trails Project. File includes film positive copies of maps, and related notes and correspondence.
- Date Range
- 1995
- 1997
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 107
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / III : Published records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 107
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Date Range
- 1995
- 1997
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of maps showing the locations of interpretive signs which were updated and installed as part of the Jasper Trails Project. File includes film positive copies of maps, and related notes and correspondence.
- Subject Access
- Organization
- Trails
- Research
- Map
- Environment
- Hiking
- Recreation
- Geography
- Parks Canada
- Government
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Jasper National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Letter to Bruno about map in process
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4531
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Between Link and Austin Ford, Bruno Struck, the draftsman and the photographer regarding changes or additions to the map re boundaries, ways and topographical features on the Lake O'Hara Region South Area. Letters to and from Link, Lillian Gest and the map printers. The Map includes a magnified vi…
- Date Range
- 1957 - 1975
- Reference Code
- M60 / I / B / 38
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Map
- Private record
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M60 / V276
- Series
- I. Writing, research and translation
- Sous-Fonds
- M60
- Sub-Series
- B. Map of Lake O'Hara region south area
- Accession Number
- 2019.36
- 2815
- Reference Code
- M60 / I / B / 38
- GMD
- Map
- Private record
- Date Range
- 1957 - 1975
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (1 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Between Link and Austin Ford, Bruno Struck, the draftsman and the photographer regarding changes or additions to the map re boundaries, ways and topographical features on the Lake O'Hara Region South Area. Letters to and from Link, Lillian Gest and the map printers. The Map includes a magnified view of Lake O'Hara as well as detailed account of trails, geography, and other landmarks of interest in the O'Hara area.
- Name Access
- Auger, Tim
- Stuck, Bruno
- Gest, Lillian
- Link, George K.K.
- Subject Access
- Trails
- Trail guides
- Geographic Access
- Lake O'Hara
- Yoho National Park
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid
- In case file
- Title Source
- Title originated in contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Maligne Lake fact sheet
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56072
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to a fact sheet about Maligne Lake which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes cropped sections of a map depicting Maligne Lake and surrounding areas; research and planning notes written by Ben; a pro…
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-1984]
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / A / 9
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual 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 / A : Parks Canada records
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / A / 9
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-1984]
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to a fact sheet about Maligne Lake which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes cropped sections of a map depicting Maligne Lake and surrounding areas; research and planning notes written by Ben; a prospectus/summary of the project; and a scanned paper copy of film strips depicting images of Maligne Lake.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Parks Canada
- Government
- Environment
- Landscape
- Geography
- Geological formation
- Geology
- Natural history
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Maligne Lake
- Jasper National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Government
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Maligne Lake tear-off map
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56073
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to the creation of a tear-off map of Maligne Lake, which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes a project proposal, textual drafts, visual layout samples, correspondence, invoices and other related mat…
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-1984]
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / A / 10
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual 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 / A : Parks Canada records
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / A / 10
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-1984]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to the creation of a tear-off map of Maligne Lake, which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes a project proposal, textual drafts, visual layout samples, correspondence, invoices and other related materials.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Parks Canada
- Government
- Environment
- Geography
- Geology
- Natural history
- Map
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Maligne Lake
- Jasper National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Government
- 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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