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Ethel McKnight annotated postcard collection

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.

Date Range: 1909; [1910-1920]; 1919; 1929-1930; 1940-1945

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Textual record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: M8

Accession Number: 1340

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25

GMD: Postcard; Textual record

Date Range: 1909; [1910-1920]; 1919; 1929-1930; 1940-1945

Physical Description: 25 annotated postcards

Scope & Content: File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.

Notes: One item in file is souvenir booklet

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Family and personal life; Mountains; Landscapes; Swimming; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canmore; Jasper National Park; British Columbia; Yoho National Park; Emerald Lake

Language: English

Conservation: Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves

Related Material: M8/accn.3151

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mann family annotated postcard collection

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.

Date Range: 1905; [1910-1920]; 1916; 1920

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Textual record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: M8

Accession Number: 3151

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9

GMD: Postcard; Textual record

Date Range: 1905; [1910-1920]; 1916; 1920

Physical Description: 9 annotated postcards

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Family and personal life; Mountains; Landscapes; Trains; Canadian Pacific Railway

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Lake Louise; Edmonton; British Columbia; Glacier National Park

Language: English

Conservation: Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves

Related Material: M8/accn.1430

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Trail rides 1986 to 1994

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Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 69 transparency slides depicting scenes from Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1986 and 1994. Includes images of trail ride participants, landscape and camp views, camp entertainment, wildlife, and related scenes.

Date Range: 1986 - 1994

Reference Code: V819 / NS - 375 to 443

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M597; V819

Sous-Fonds: V819

Accession Number: 2023.29

Reference Code: V819 / NS - 375 to 443

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Responsibility: Produced and/or collected by Bruce Hatfield

Date Range: 1986 - 1994

Physical Description: 69 col. transparency slides : 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of 69 transparency slides depicting scenes from Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1986 and 1994. Includes images of trail ride participants, landscape and camp views, camp entertainment, wildlife, and related scenes.

Notes: Photographs are arranged by date: V819 / NS - 375 to 377 : Pulsatilla Pass (1986) V819 / NS - 378 to 386 : Red Deer River (1987) V819 / NS - 387 to 396 : Pipestone (1988) V819 / NS - 397 to 403 : Panther River (1989) V819 / NS - 404 to 410 : Palliser Pass (1990) V819 / NS - 411 to 423 : Red Deer River (1991) V819 / NS - 424 to 434 : Allenby Pass (1992) V819 / NS - 435 to 443 : Johnson Creek (1994)

Name Access: Hatfield, Bruce

Subject Access: Animals; Camping; Environment; Exploration; Fishing; Flowers; Glaciers; Guides; Guiding; Horse packing; Horseback riding; Horses; Landscapes; Leisure; Mountains; Music; Outfitters, trail guides and packers; Packing; Recreation; Swimming; Tourism; Trails; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Palliser Pass; Panther River; Red Deer Lake; Pipestone River; Pulsatilla Pass; Johnson Lake; Allenby Pass

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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July 1995 [Palliser Pass trail ride]

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Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of negative photographs depicting scenes from a 1995 trail ride with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in Palliser Pass.

Date Range: 1995

Reference Code: V819 / NA - 1 to 14

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M597; V819

Sous-Fonds: V819

Accession Number: 2023.29

Reference Code: V819 / NA - 1 to 14

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Bruce Hatfield

Date Range: 1995

Physical Description: 14 col. neg. film strips (49 images) : 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of negative photographs depicting scenes from a 1995 trail ride with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in Palliser Pass.

Name Access: Hatfield, Bruce

Subject Access: Animals; Camping; Environment; Exploration; Flowers; Horseback riding; Horses; Landscape; Leisure; Organizations; Outfitters, trail guides and packers; Pack trips; Pack trains; Recreation; Swimming; Tourism; Trails; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Palliser Pass

Language: N/A

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Brochures and Rider Lists

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Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated riders lists and brochures for various Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1963 and 1994. Materials include corrections and other notes by Bruce Hatfield. File also contains one registration form completed by Bruce Hatfield to attend a trail ride in 1995.

Date Range: 1963; 1965; 1970; 1972; 1974-1976; 1980-1981; 1990-1992; 1994-1995

Reference Code: M597 / 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M597; V819

Sous-Fonds: M597

Accession Number: 2023.29

Reference Code: M597 / 3

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1963; 1965; 1970; 1972; 1974-1976; 1980-1981; 1990-1992; 1994-1995

Physical Description: 0.5 cm textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated riders lists and brochures for various Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1963 and 1994. Materials include corrections and other notes by Bruce Hatfield. File also contains one registration form completed by Bruce Hatfield to attend a trail ride in 1995.

Name Access: Hatfield, Bruce

Subject Access: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Organizations; Events; Membership; Recreation; Travel; Tourism; Pack trips

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - contains personal contact information

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - contains personal contact information

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Tourism; Sports, recreation and leisure

Processing Status: Processed

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Jack W. Brewster in San Francisco

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Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one tintype photograph of Jack W. Brewster posing against a fence in San Francisco, 1910, with a beach visible in the backgroung.

Date Range: 1910

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PT - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Tintype

Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M436; V90

Series: V90 / VI : Later acquisitions

Sous-Fonds: V90

Accession Number: 2023.09

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PT - 1

GMD: Photograph; Tintype

Date Range: 1910

Physical Description: 1 photograph : tintype ; 6 x 9 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one tintype photograph of Jack W. Brewster posing against a fence in San Francisco, 1910, with a beach visible in the backgroung.

Name Access: Brewster, Jack Walker

Subject Access: Travel; Family and personal life; Recreation; Swimming; Beach; Tourism

Geographic Access: United States of America; California; San Francisco

Access Restrictions: Fragile - handle with caution

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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History Photos

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter …

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : History, b : Photos

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Physical Description: 120 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter Olympics bid, Princess Margarite's [sic] visit in 1958, the Cosmic Ray Observatory operations, a Kiwanis Club event, ranching and ranch lands, portraits, and more.

Name Access: Perren, Walter; Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Jon; White, Cliff Jr.; Locke, Charlie; Jones, Ken; Rungius, Carl; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animals; Banff townsite; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Buildings and facilities; Cave and Basin; Centennial; Ceremony; Chairlifts and gondolas; Climbing; Community events; Construction; Dogs; Entertainment; Festival; Helicopters; Military; Mount Norquay Chairlift; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountains; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Public events; Roads; Roger's Pass; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Scenery; Tourism; Trains; Travel; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NA - 01 to NA - 04 V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NS - 01 to NS - 02

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Transcribed letters

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of transcribed copies of letters originally written by Molly Wright Adams between 1891 and 1909. Some letters were sent to Roger Cook Adams by Catharine (Adams) Elkin in 1941. File includes genealogical notes pertaining to the Adams/Cook family addressed to Colleen [Skidmore] [possib…

Date Range: 1891; 1893 - 1906; 1908 - 1909; 1941

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 6 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M555; V777

Series: M555 / I : Correspondence

Sous-Fonds: M555

Sub-Series: M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 6 to 8

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1891; 1893 - 1906; 1908 - 1909; 1941

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of transcribed copies of letters originally written by Molly Wright Adams between 1891 and 1909. Some letters were sent to Roger Cook Adams by Catharine (Adams) Elkin in 1941. File includes genealogical notes pertaining to the Adams/Cook family addressed to Colleen [Skidmore] [possibly sent by Marjorie Adams ca. 2010-2015]

Notes: Materials in file re arranged based on original order: M555 / I / A / 6 : Letters 1891, 1908-1909 [includes envelope mailed to Roger Cook Adams, 1941, and genealogical notes] M555 / I / A / 7 : "Letters from Mary W. Adams, 1893 to 1906" M555 / I / A / 8 : Journal entries and letters from Molly Adams, 1904

Name Access: Adams, Molly; Elkin, Catharine (Adams); Adams, Roger Cook

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Research; Genealogy; Correspondence; Travel

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Industry and Transportation

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Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of scenic views of industry in Alberta and British Columbia, photographs include agriculture, oil, and transportation.

Date Range: 1981 - 1983; 1985 - 1987; 1988 - 1990; 1993 - 1995

Reference Code: V222 / IV / D / 1 - 2 / NS

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M133; V222

Series: V222 / IV : Scenic Views

Sous-Fonds: V222

Sub-Series: V222 / IV / D: Industry and Transportation

Accession Number: 2020.24

Reference Code: V222 / IV / D / 1 - 2 / NS

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1981 - 1983; 1985 - 1987; 1988 - 1990; 1993 - 1995

Physical Description: 194 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of scenic views of industry in Alberta and British Columbia, photographs include agriculture, oil, and transportation.

Name Access: Leighton, Douglas

Subject Access: Industry; Oil; Agriculture; Trains; Trans-Canada Highway; Transportation; Travel

Geographic Access: Grandforks, BC; Kimberely, BC; Trail, BC; Golden, BC; Yoho National Park; Nelson, BC; Banff National Park; Calgary, AB; Grande Praire, AB; Cochrane, AB; Red Deer, AB

Language: English

Creator: Douglas Leighton

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Friends, travel

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken or collected by Ben Gadd between 1983 and ca.1990. Images pertain to unnamed friends at Maligne Canyon; and views of Wisconsin, South Dakota and other regions of the United States.

Date Range: 1983; [1985-1990]

Reference Code: V810 / I / D / PA - 1 to 12

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / I / D : Other personal and collected

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / I / D / PA - 1 to 12

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1983; [1985-1990]

Physical Description: 12 photographs : col. prints ; 10 x 15 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken or collected by Ben Gadd between 1983 and ca.1990. Images pertain to unnamed friends at Maligne Canyon; and views of Wisconsin, South Dakota and other regions of the United States.

Notes: Some photographs in file are annotated on back

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Hiking; Recreation; Environment; Family and personal life

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Maligne Canyon; United States of America; Wisconsin; South Dakota

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Author's copies

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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

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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Alaska Highway signs project

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, contracts and correspondence pertaining to Ben Gadd's work producing text for interpretive signs along the Alaska Highway on behalf of the British Columbia Ministry of Parks.

Date Range: 1990-1991

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 97

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 / 97

GMD: Textual record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: 1990-1991

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, contracts and correspondence pertaining to Ben Gadd's work producing text for interpretive signs along the Alaska Highway on behalf of the British Columbia Ministry of Parks.

Notes: File includes a brochure containing a map and travel information for Mount Robson Berg Lake Trail, with a note by Ben Gadd. brochure was possibly used as research/reference material in the production of Alaska Highway signs text

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Research; Publication; Travel; Roads; Environment; Employment; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia

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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Whiskers Point

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of records pertaining to Ben Gadd's contracted work producing interpretive trail signs for Whiskers Point Provincial Park for the Government of British Columbia. File includes a signed contract, correspondence, drafts, reference material (including maps), quotes from subcontractors an…

Date Range: 1997-1998

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 36 to 37

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 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 36 to 37

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1997-1998

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of records pertaining to Ben Gadd's contracted work producing interpretive trail signs for Whiskers Point Provincial Park for the Government of British Columbia. File includes a signed contract, correspondence, drafts, reference material (including maps), quotes from subcontractors and other related materials.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Natural history; Research; Environment; Publication; Travel; Trails; Guiding; Government; Provincial parks and reserves

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Whiskers Point Provincial Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Government

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Kinney Lake and Robson Corridor signs

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of records pertaining to Ben Gadd's contracted work producing interpretive signs for trails near Kinney Lake and Robson Corridor in Mt. Robson Provincial Park. File includes correspondence between Ben and the Government of British Columbia's Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks; n…

Date Range: 1994-1996

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 38

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 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 38

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1994-1996

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of records pertaining to Ben Gadd's contracted work producing interpretive signs for trails near Kinney Lake and Robson Corridor in Mt. Robson Provincial Park. File includes correspondence between Ben and the Government of British Columbia's Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks; notes, sample drafts and corrections; a copy of Explorer newspaper from summer 1994 pertaining to Mount Robson Provincial Park; and other related materials.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Natural history; Research; Environment; Publication; Travel; Trails; Guiding; Government; Provincial parks and reserves

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Whiskers Point Provincial Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Government

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Textbook contribution, cave exploration

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Donna McLaughlin pertaining to a textbook project led by Donna. File contains a written excerpt which Ben sent to Donna for potential use in her book, as well as a list of transparency images sent by Ben and a thank you note from Donna.

Date Range: 1993

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 39

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 / III : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 39

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Writing excerpt produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: 1993

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence between Ben Gadd and Donna McLaughlin pertaining to a textbook project led by Donna. File contains a written excerpt which Ben sent to Donna for potential use in her book, as well as a list of transparency images sent by Ben and a thank you note from Donna.

Notes: Corresponding transparency slides are in file V810 / III / D / NS - 1 to 6

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Research; Environment; Publication; Travel; Guiding; Caves

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper; Cadomin; New Brunswick

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Communications; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Geology photos for geological views

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / II / B : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Physical Description: 99 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.

Material Details: Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope

Subject Access: Publication; Landscapes; Travel; Roads; Wildlife; Bighorn Sheep; Mountains; Geology; Environment; Natural history

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Columbia Icefield; Jasper National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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HCR Info Files - History place names, population

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of newspaper articles, notes and published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to the provenance of place names, the history of human settlement and regional populations in the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1981; 1986; 1989-1992; 1995-2003; 2006; 2011

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 64 to 65

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 / 64 to 65

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1981; 1986; 1989-1992; 1995-2003; 2006; 2011

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of newspaper articles, notes and published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to the provenance of place names, the history of human settlement and regional populations in the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated by Ben Gadd

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Research; Environment; Settlement; Immigration and homesteading; Townsite development; Travel; Tourism; History; National parks and reserves; Natural resources

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; British Columbia

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Land, settlement and immigration

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.

HCR Info Files - Guided Climbing and Skiing, Clubs, Instruction

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55971

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to guiding, climbing and skiing excursions, cycling, snowshoeing, and other recreational activities and tourism packages in the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1985-1989; 1994

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 66 to 67

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 / 66 to 67

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1985-1989; 1994

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to guiding, climbing and skiing excursions, cycling, snowshoeing, and other recreational activities and tourism packages in the Canadian Rockies.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Research; Travel; Tourism; National parks and reserves; Sports; Recreation; Skiing; Winter sports; Snowshoes and snowshoeing; Bicycles; Guides; Guiding

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Calgary; British Columbia; United States of America; Utah; Montana

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

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.

HCR Info Files - Hostels, cycling, huts, lodges, paragliding

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55972

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to hostels, cycling, ski huts and lodges (including Alpine Club of Canada huts), and paragliding in the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1987-1989; 1994-1997

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 68

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 / 68

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1987-1989; 1994-1997

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of brochures and other published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to hostels, cycling, ski huts and lodges (including Alpine Club of Canada huts), and paragliding in the Canadian Rockies.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Research; Travel; Tourism; Sports; Recreation; Skiing; Winter sports; Bicycles; Guides; Guiding; Huts; Alpine Club of Canada

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Calgary; British Columbia

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

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.

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

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

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

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