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Tommy and Lawrence: The Ways and the Trails of Lake O'Hara - textual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55065
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of Tommy and Lawrence [later edition]; includes notes, correspondence and other related materials.
Date Range
2019
Reference Code
M57 / X
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / X : Tommy and Lawrence: The Ways and the Trails of Lake O'Hara
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / X / A: Manuscript Draft
M57 / X / B: Correspondence
M57 / X / C: Invoices
M57 / X / D: Notes
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / X
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2019
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
In 2010 Assiniboine Publishing undertook to reissue, on behalf of the Lake O'Hara Trails Club, Tommy and Lawrence, the Ways and the Trails of Lake O'Hara. Published originally in 1983, this book tells the story of George K. K. 'Tommy' Link and Lorenzo 'Lawrence' Grassi, the two colourful individuals who designed and built the majority of the trails at Lake O'Hara. No digital material was available from the first edition so it was necessary to completely rebuild the book adding many new photographs and a map of the Lake O'Hara region.
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of Tommy and Lawrence [later edition]; includes notes, correspondence and other related materials.
Notes
Series consists of four sub-series: M57 / X / A: Manuscript Draft M57 / X / B: Correspondence M57 / X / C: Invoices M57 / X / D: Notes
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Link, George K. K. (Tommy)
Grassi, Lawrence
Subject Access
Trails
Trail making
Biography
Environment
History
Publication
Research
Exploration
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Lake O'Hara
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Royal Alberta Museum, Natural History Engagement Panel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55887
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of meeting notes, correspondence and design plans pertaining to natural history and geology exhibits at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton.
Date Range
2014
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 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 / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 6
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2014
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of meeting notes, correspondence and design plans pertaining to natural history and geology exhibits at the Royal Alberta Museum in Edmonton.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Museums
Natural history
Organizations
Geology
Environment
Correspondence
Communications
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Language
English
Category
Environment
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Operation Bow-Athabasca interviews, CVs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56248
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of CVs, interviews and other documents pertaining to geologists Barry Corneil, Brian Norford and Eric Mountjoy. Materials were used as background research for the creation of an exhibit about the Operation Bow-Athabasca geological survey, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and …
Date Range
2012
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 115
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 / 115
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2012
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of CVs, interviews and other documents pertaining to geologists Barry Corneil, Brian Norford and Eric Mountjoy. Materials were used as background research for the creation of an exhibit about the Operation Bow-Athabasca geological survey, which was displayed at the Canmore Museum and Geoscience Centre in 2012.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Mountjoy, Eric
Corneil, Barry
Norford, Brian
Subject Access
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Environment
Geology
Museums
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canmore
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Photo book with Peter Dettling

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56024
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and other documents pertaining to a proposed photo book project between Ben Gadd and Peter Dettling featuring images of the Canadian Rockies. File includes general information and quotations from various printing and design companies; and a concept proposal compiled …
Date Range
2011
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 35
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
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 / 35
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Some materials produced by Peter Dettling
Date Range
2011
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and other documents pertaining to a proposed photo book project between Ben Gadd and Peter Dettling featuring images of the Canadian Rockies. File includes general information and quotations from various printing and design companies; and a concept proposal compiled by Peter Dettling, including a list of photographs to include.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Dettling, Peter
Subject Access
Publication
Professional and Personal Life
Correspondence
Environment
Commerce
Geography
Geology
Landscape
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin - textual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55056
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of A Life in the Wild.
Date Range
2002 - 2019
Reference Code
M57 / XV
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / XV : A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / XV / A : Draft manuscript
M57 / XV / B : Research notes
M57 / XV / C : Publications
Reference Code
M57 / XV
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2002 - 2019
Physical Description
12.5 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
A Life in the Wild is a biography of John Baldwin written by Chic Scott. The booklet is the Twenty-fifth in the Alpine Club of Canada's Summit Series which recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of exceptional individuals who have, through their achievements as explorers, mountaineers, volunteers, outfitters and storytellers, helped define and shape Canada's unique mountain community. "Since his teenage years John Baldwin has explored the rugged Coast Mountain Range, climbing 700 peaks, many of them first ascents, and making perhaps one-hundred multi-week, long-distance forays across the icefields and along the ridges of what is one of the last true wilderness areas on earth. Shunning the easy path and forging his own way through some of the roughest geography on the planet. He is a mountaineer and explorer of the first order." - Chic Scott
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of A Life in the Wild.
Notes
Series consists of three sub-series: M57 / XV / A : Draft manuscript M57 / XV / B : Research notes M57 / XV / C : Publications
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Baldwin, John
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Biography
Climbing
Environment
Exploration
Hiking
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Personal and Professional Life
Publication
Recreation
Research
Sports
Summit
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Columbia Icefield
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://johnbaldwin.ca/a-life-in-the-wild.asp
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Summits and Icefields - textual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55076
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of Summits and Icefields; includes research documents, maps and other related material.
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Reference Code
M57 / III
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / III: Summits and Icefields
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / III / A: Research files
M57 / III / B: Maps
M57 / III / C: Collected publications
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / III
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
These are your dream books; “When the first snows fly in November, sit down in front of the fire and dream of endless powder slopes, dazzling icefields and wilderness cabins under northern lights.” Couloir Magazine called Summits and Icefields “The best guidebook yet published in North America.” Now available in two volumes (The Canadian Rockies and The Columbia Mountains) these books are a skier's guide to Rogers Pass, the classic ski ascents of the Rockies, the backcountry lodges, the grand traverses and much, much more. They also contain a taste of the exciting ski history of these ranges.
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of Summits and Icefields; includes research documents, maps and other related material.
Notes
Series consists of three sub-series:
M57 / III / A: Research files
M57 / III / B: Maps
M57 / III / C: Collected publications
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Geography
Guiding
Guides
History
Map
Publication
Recreation
Research
Ski Maps
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Trail guides
Travel and Exploration
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Rogers Pass
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Columbia Icefield
Language
English
Related Material
V40 / III
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
Less detail
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Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies - textual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55078
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of research documents, published materials and maps used during the creation of the book Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Reference Code
M57 / VI
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / VI: Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / VI / A: Research Files
M57 / VI / B: Collected publications
M57 / VI / C: Maps
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / VI
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The classic guidebook to cross country ski trails in Waterton, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper National Parks as well as Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson Provincial Parks and Kananaskis Country, now greatly expanded to includes ski trails in the front ranges of the Rockies, in the Crowsnest Pass and in the Columbia Valley. Jointly authored with Darren Farley. This book also covers topics such as accommodation, regulations, weather and snow conditions.
Scope & Content
Series consists of research documents, published materials and maps used during the creation of the book Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Series consists of three sub-series: M57 / VI / A: Research Files
M57 / VI / B: Collected publications
M57 / VI / C: Maps
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Activities
Environment
Exploration
Geography
Guide
Map
Mountaineering
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Publication
Recreation
Ski areas
Ski Maps
Ski mountaineering
Ski lodges and cabins
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Trails
Travel
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
S47 / VI
V40 / VI
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Mountain photographs order forms

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55256
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photo order forms completed by Chic Scott for research purposes [1997-2017]. File includes order forms from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Fondazione Sella, B.C. Archives, Glenbow Museum, Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives, Kimberley Heritage Museum, and Revelstoke Mu…
Date Range
1997 - 2017
Reference Code
M57 / XIV / A / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M57
S47
V40
Series
M57 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / XIV / A : Research materials
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / XIV / A / 2
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1997 - 2017
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of photo order forms completed by Chic Scott for research purposes [1997-2017]. File includes order forms from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Fondazione Sella, B.C. Archives, Glenbow Museum, Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives, Kimberley Heritage Museum, and Revelstoke Museum and Archives.
Subject Access
History
Research
Photography
Publication
Museums
Mountains
Education
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Jasper
Calgary
British Columbia
Revelstoke
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Title Source
Title copied from original folder of contents
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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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Personal Interest Files

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural hist…
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Series
Series I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Sub-Series
Subseries C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
ca.180 cm of textual records -- 5 CDs with digital image files -- 1 floppy disk -- ca.122 photograph prints : b&w and col. -- 2 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 7.5 cm -- 26 film strips : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural history; and conservation.
Notes
Subjects are arranged alphabetically by title. Original titles and arrangement of materials by Ben Gadd has been preserved. See file-level descriptions for content details.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Animals
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Businesses
Boats
Climbing
Columbia Icefield
Community events
Community life
Conservation
Dams
Environment
Events
Forestry
Fishing
Flowers
Government
Geography
Geology
Hiking
History
Ice climbing
Land, settlement and immigration
Landscapes
Laws and legislation
Membership
Mining
Mountaineering
Municipal views
Natural history
Natural resources
Parks Canada
Politics and government
Property
Provincial parks and reserves
Recreation
Rivers
Science and technology
Settlement
Skiing
Snakes, Insects
Sports
Tourism
Townsite development
Trails
Transportation
Travel
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
United States of America
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Natural resources
Politics
Science and technology
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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