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Jasper National Park brochures

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55873
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of drafts and edited copies of guide brochures for Jasper National Park and Banff National Park.
Date Range
1999 - [ca.2005]
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 1 to 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
More detail
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 / 1 to 2
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1999 - [ca.2005]
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of drafts and edited copies of guide brochures for Jasper National Park and Banff National Park.
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Travel
Tourism
Environment
Hiking
Guides
Trails
National parks and reserves
Bicycles
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
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Brochure contracts and notes, other documents

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, contracts, correspondence and other documents pertaining to travel and hiking brochure projects which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada.
Date Range
[ca.2000] - 2007
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
More detail
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 / 3
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.2000] - 2007
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, contracts, correspondence and other documents pertaining to travel and hiking brochure projects which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada.
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Travel
Tourism
Environment
Hiking
Guides
Trails
National parks and reserves
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides - Canmore, Kananaskis

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55910
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Canmore and Kananaskis.
Date Range
1998
2006
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 1 to 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 1 to 2
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
1998
2006
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Canmore and Kananaskis.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canmore
Kananaskis
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides - Lake Louise, Yoho

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55913
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.
Date Range
1998
2001
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 3
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
1998
2001
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Lake Louise
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides - Lake O'Hara, Egypt Lake, Kootenay

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55914
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake O'Hara, Egypt Lake and Kootenay National Park.
Date Range
[ca.2000]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 4
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.2000]
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (3 volumes)
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake O'Hara, Egypt Lake and Kootenay National Park.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Lake O'Hara
Egypt lake
Kootenay National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides - Jasper National Park, Maligne Lake

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55915
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Jasper National Park and Maligne Lake.
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2002
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 6
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2002
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Jasper National Park and Maligne Lake.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Jasper
Maligne Lake
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides - Icefields

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55917
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Columbia Icefield, Icefields Parkway and the Wapta Icefields.
Date Range
1994
[ca.2000]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 7
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
1994
[ca.2000]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Columbia Icefield, Icefields Parkway and the Wapta Icefields.
Notes
Travel guide of Wapta Icefields includes annotations on cover by Ben Gadd.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Columbia Icefield
Icefields Parkway
British Columbia
Wapta Icefields
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides - Waterton Lakes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55918
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Waterton Lakes National Park.
Date Range
[ca.1995-2000]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 8
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.1995-2000]
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Waterton Lakes National Park.
Notes
One guide includes annotations on cover by Ben Gadd.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Waterton
Waterton Lakes National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides - Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55919
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Date Range
1999
2003
2004
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 9
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
1999
2003
2004
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Calgary, Bragg Creek, Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Bragg Creek
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Travel guides - Alberta, British Columbia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55920
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various regions of Alberta and British Columbia.
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2008
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 12
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2008
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various regions of Alberta and British Columbia.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
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.

Travel guides - Banff National Park, Mount Assiniboine

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55921
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining Banff National Park and Mount Assiniboine.
Date Range
[ca.2000]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 5
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.2000]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining Banff National Park and Mount Assiniboine.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Mount Assiniboine
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Travel guides - Bow Lake, Saskatchewan Crossing

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55922
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Bow Lake and Saskatchwan Crossing.
Date Range
[ca.2000]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 10
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.2000]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Bow Lake and Saskatchwan Crossing.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Bow Lake
Saskatchewan Crossing
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides - British Columbia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55926
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various locations in British Columbia, including Rogers Pass, Berg Lake Trail, Victoria and Vancouver.
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2003
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 11
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2003
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to various locations in British Columbia, including Rogers Pass, Berg Lake Trail, Victoria and Vancouver.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Victoria
Vancouver
Rogers Pass
Berg Lake
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Travel guides - Canadian Rockies, Montana

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55927
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the Canadian Rockies, as well as regions in Montana.
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2009
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 13
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2009
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the Canadian Rockies, as well as regions in Montana.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
United States of America
Montana
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides - United States, Italy

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55928
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Olympic National Park and other destinations in the United States and Italy.
Date Range
[ca.1990-2010]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
More detail
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 14
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.1990-2010]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to Olympic National Park and other destinations in the United States and Italy.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
National parks and reserves
Geographic Access
United States of America
Washington
Hawaii
Italy
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Author's copies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56289
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
More detail
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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Ben Gadd fonds

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55758
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
More detail
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 Road Tours - research materials

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of various scientific journal articles which were collected and used as research materials by Ben Gadd during the creation of his book "Geology Road Tours". Articles pertain to Canadian and North American geological history, and related subjects.
Date Range
1956
1977-1979
1987-1988
1991
1993-2008
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 12 to 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
More detail
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 / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 12 to 16
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1956
1977-1979
1987-1988
1991
1993-2008
Physical Description
9 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of various scientific journal articles which were collected and used as research materials by Ben Gadd during the creation of his book "Geology Road Tours". Articles pertain to Canadian and North American geological history, and related subjects.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Geology
Geological formation
Environment
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access 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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Personal Interest Files - "AGT Parkway Phone Line" to "Alberta Speleological Society"

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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 / 1 to 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
More detail
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 / 1 to 10
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 / 1 : AGT Parkway Phone Line M590 / I / C / 2 : Airline Boarding Passes M590 / I / C / 3 : Airstrip M590 / I / C / 4 : Alberta Ecotrust M590 / I / C / 5 : Alberta Environmental Network M590 / I / C / 6 to 7 : Alberta Power Line Proposal [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 8 : Association for Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) M590 / I / C / 9 to 10 : Alberta Speleological Society [Files 1 and 2 of 2]
Material Details
Note on original storage folder of "Alberta Speleological Society" materials reads: "See also Cadomin Cave"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Airplanes
Travel
Transportation
Environment
National parks and reserves
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Natural resources
Transportation
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Personal Interest Files - "Auto" to "Book Talk"

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55798
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
More detail
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
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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