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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of textual records pertaining to trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2005. File contains documents from 11 rides, including survey sheets, ride statistics, handwritten notes, correspondence, and ride registration cheque receipts.
Date Range
2005
Reference Code
M545 / I / 32 to 37
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / I : Events and Activities
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / I / 32 to 37
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
2005
Physical Description
11 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of textual records pertaining to trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2005. File contains documents from 11 rides, including survey sheets, ride statistics, handwritten notes, correspondence, and ride registration cheque receipts.
Notes
Ride documents were not separated and reorganized into separate series, in order to retain the donor's original order. See "Content Details" for list of individual files and corresponding ride numbers.
Name Access
Egeland, Penny
Stowell, Terry
Subject Access
Administration
Membership
Finances
Surveys
Organizations
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Folder reference codes and corresponding ride numbers: M545/I/32 : Rides 1 and 2 M545/I/33 : Rides 3 and 4 M545/I/34 : Rides 5 and 6 M545/I/35 : Rides 7 and 8 M545/I/36 : Rides 9 and 10 M545/I/37 : Ride 11
Processing Status
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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten notes, receipts and financial documents, surveys, rider lists and other assorted documents pertaining to 12 individual trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2007.
Date Range
2007
Reference Code
M545 / I / 38 to 41
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / I : Events and Activities
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / I / 38 to 41
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
2007
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten notes, receipts and financial documents, surveys, rider lists and other assorted documents pertaining to 12 individual trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2007.
Notes
Ride documents were not separated and reorganized into separate series, in order to retain the donor's original order. See "Content Details" for list of individual files and corresponding ride numbers.
Name Access
Egeland, Penny
Subject Access
Administration
Club
Membership
Trails
Organizations
Finances
Surveys
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Files and corresponding ride numbers:
M545 / I / 38 : Rides 1 to 3
M545 / I / 39 : Rides 4 to 6
M545 / I / 40 : Rides 7 to 9
M545 / I / 41 : Rides 10 to 12
Processing Status
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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
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Geology Road Tours - drafts

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of several draft copies of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies: Geology Road Tours". Drafts were produced between December 2007 and July 2008. Includes drafts edited by Ben's wife, Cia, and a sample bound copy printed by Friesens printing company, June 2008.
Date Range
2007-2008
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 17 to 23
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 / 17 to 23
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben and Cia Gadd
Date Range
2007-2008
Physical Description
27 cm of textual records : 7 volumes
Scope & Content
File consists of several draft copies of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies: Geology Road Tours". Drafts were produced between December 2007 and July 2008. Includes drafts edited by Ben's wife, Cia, and a sample bound copy printed by Friesens printing company, June 2008.
Notes
Contents of individual files: M590 / II / B / 17 : Draft, December 2007 M590 / II / B / 18 to 19 : "Cia's First Edit", April 2008 M590 / II / B / 20 : Draft, June 2008 M590 / II / B / 21 to 23 : "Final Draft" copies, July 2008
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Geology
Publication
Travel
Research
Environment
Natural history
Transportation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
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.

McClelland and Stewart publishing dispute

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to a dispute between Ben Gadd and publishing company McClelland & Stewart Ltd. concerning royalty payments and sales for Ben's book, Raven's End. File includes correspondence between Ben and representatives from McClelland & Stewart Ltd.; correspondence between B…
Date Range
2004-2005
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 11 to 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 11 to 12
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2004-2005
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to a dispute between Ben Gadd and publishing company McClelland & Stewart Ltd. concerning royalty payments and sales for Ben's book, Raven's End. File includes correspondence between Ben and representatives from McClelland & Stewart Ltd.; correspondence between Ben and his wife, Cia Gadd, discussing possible settlement negotiations; a final settlement agreement; a letter from the Writers' Union of Canada responding to a request by Ben to change regulations concerning publication royalties and financial statements; and other related materials.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Gibson, Doug
Subject Access
Publication
Correspondence
Legal and Financial
Laws and legislation
Finances
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Edmonton
Ontario
Toronto
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Meeting minutes subscription and cancellation forms

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of forms sent to council members of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2004 providing an option to either continue or cancel individual subscriptions of the organization's meeting minutes. Forms have been organized by Trail Riders administrative staff into three sections: mem…
Date Range
2004
Reference Code
M545 / V / 60
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 60
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
2004
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of forms sent to council members of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2004 providing an option to either continue or cancel individual subscriptions of the organization's meeting minutes. Forms have been organized by Trail Riders administrative staff into three sections: members who want to leave the council and stop receiving minutes; members who want to leave the council but continue to receive minutes; and members who want to remain on the council and continue to receive minutes.
Name Access
Egeland, Penny
Subject Access
Administration
Organizations
Membership
Communications
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Conservation
Some materials had large metal clip removed and replaced with archival clips.
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of press releases pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies which were published between 1977-2008. Content pertains to background information about the Trail Riders organization and information about upcoming trail rides.
Date Range
1977-1984
1992-2008
Reference Code
M545 / III / 12 to 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / III / 12 to 14
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1977-1984
1992-2008
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of press releases pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies which were published between 1977-2008. Content pertains to background information about the Trail Riders organization and information about upcoming trail rides.
Notes
Files are organized by date [see "Content Details"]
Name Access
Egeland, Penny
Bury, Ben
Laycraft, Lois
Orr, Dennis
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Membership
Organizations
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Conservation
Metal staples replaced with archival plastic clips
Category
Communications
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
M545/III/12 : 1977-1984
M545/III/13 : 1992-2002
M545/III/14 : 2003-2008
Processing Status
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Professional correspondence

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent between Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies staff and members, and various other individuals, companies and organizations, including: Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Government of Alberta and Government of Canada; Dennis Orr; Gord Thompson; Penny Egeland; Dr.…
Date Range
1959
1961-1973
1975-1980
1983-1985
1995-2011
Reference Code
M545 / V / 43 to 52
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 43 to 52
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1959
1961-1973
1975-1980
1983-1985
1995-2011
Physical Description
19 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent between Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies staff and members, and various other individuals, companies and organizations, including: Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Government of Alberta and Government of Canada; Dennis Orr; Gord Thompson; Penny Egeland; Dr. Barbara Rostron; Brewster Transport Company Ltd.; Calgary Area Outdoor Council; B.C. Provincial Parks Office; Terry Stowell; Paperchase Office Services Ltd.; Rick Godderis; Ben Bury; and Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies. Content pertains to trail ride coordination [accommodation, scheduling, etc.], supplies and budgeting, provincial and federal parks legislation, associated businesses including outfitters and transport companies, and other administrative topics.
Notes
Files are organized by date [see "Content Details"].
Files contain some duplicate items
Name Access
Orr, Dennis
Thompson, Gord
Egeland, Penny
Rostron, Barbara
Stowell, Terry
Godderis, Rick
Bury, Ben
Subject Access
Administration
Businesses
Camping
Canadian Pacific Railway
Commerce and industry
Communications
Conservation
Environment
Finances
Government
Guiding
Hotels
Legal and Financial
Leisure
Employees
Employment
Membership
National parks and reserves
Organizations
Outfitters
Packing
Pack trips
Provincial parks and reserves
Recreation
Tourism
Trails
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Calgary
Edmonton
Ontario
Ottawa
Access Restrictions
Files contain some personal contact information
Reproduction Restrictions
Files contain some personal contact information
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents in file
Content Details
File date ranges: M545/V/43 : 1959 - 1972 M545/V/44 : 1973 - 1985 M545/V/45 : 1995 - 1996 M545/V/46 : 1997 - 1998 M545/V/47 : 1999 - 2004 M545/V/48 : 2005 M545/V/49 : 2006 [January - May] M545/V/50 : 2006 [June - August] M545/V/51 : September 2006 - 2007 M545/V/52 : 2008 - 2011
Processing Status
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Raven's End letters from readers

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent to Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Raven's End. File includes thank you letters from elementary school students, as well as letters, cards and printed copies of emails sent to Ben and his wife, Cia, from various readers.
Date Range
2001-2006
2013-2014
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 49
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 49
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2001-2006
2013-2014
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence sent to Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Raven's End. File includes thank you letters from elementary school students, as well as letters, cards and printed copies of emails sent to Ben and his wife, Cia, from various readers.
Material Details
One card in file is decorated with glued pieces of orange and white tissue paper, and three star shaped paper cut-outs
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Publication
Correspondence
Communications
Professional and Personal Life
Schools
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Language
English
Conservation
One item in file with decorative tissue paper attached is stored in acid-free paper to prevent damage
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Requests for information and mailing list additions

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of email correspondence and administrative notes pertaining to requests for more information about trail rides and schedules, mailing lists for brochures, and requests for other information related to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
2005-2006
Reference Code
M545 / V / 34
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 34
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
2005-2006
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of email correspondence and administrative notes pertaining to requests for more information about trail rides and schedules, mailing lists for brochures, and requests for other information related to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
File contains personal contact information [email addresses].
Name Access
Bercovich, Shel
Egeland, Penny
Godderis, Rick
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Communications
Organizations
Promo
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Lethbridge
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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