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- Jean A. Hembroff MacDonald fonds 2
- Kidney family fonds 2
- Jon Whelan fonds 1
- Malcolm Geddes fonds 1
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- Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds 1
- Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation fonds 1
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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Big White Ski Village
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54801
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 90 x 60.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Big White Ski Village and Area created by Murray Hay. File includes one oversized published reproduction of a Big White trail map in poster format.
- Date Range
- ca.1980 - ca.2000
- Reference Code
- M570 / III / A / v / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Map
- Poster
- Published record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Murray Hay fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M570 / V795
- Series
- M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
- Sous-Fonds
- M570
- Sub-Series
- M570 / III / A : British Columbia / v : Big White
- Accession Number
- 2019.41
- Reference Code
- M570 / III / A / v / 1
- Date Range
- ca.1980 - ca.2000
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records (90 x 60.5 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 90 x 60.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Big White Ski Village and Area created by Murray Hay. File includes one oversized published reproduction of a Big White trail map in poster format.
- Name Access
- Hay, Murray
- Subject Access
- Ski Maps
- Map
- Ski area
- Skiing
- Tourism
- Travel
- Winter
- Winter sports
- Sports and recreation
- Big White Ski Area
- Tourist information
- Artist
- Advertising
- Geographic Access
- Kelowna
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- V795 / II / A / iv / 5
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Camp coordinator packages, notes and handouts
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54472
- Scope & Content
- File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing…
- Date Range
- 2008
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 14
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Map
- Postcard
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 14
- Date Range
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing trips in 2008, blank survey sheets and insurance waivers, and itineraries. Items are kept in order of 2008 ride numbers: Ride 1, Ride 2, etc.
- Notes
- Contains numerous duplicates
- Subject Access
- Administration
- Packing
- Travel
- Tourism
- Geography
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Kananaskis
- Banff
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply due to personal information
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply due to personal information
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Cheviot Mine dispute - collected news articles
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55842
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of news articles collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes articles from the Jasper Booster, the Edmonton Journal, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Journal, Alberta Wilderness Association, and other publishers.
- Date Range
- 1996-2002
- Reference Code
- M590 / IV / A / 6
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Newspaper clipping
- Published 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 / 6
- Responsibility
- Compiled by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- 1996-2002
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of news articles collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the proposed Cheviot Mine project near Cadomin, Alberta. Includes articles from the Jasper Booster, the Edmonton Journal, the Globe and Mail, Canadian Journal, Alberta Wilderness Association, and other publishers.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Natural resources
- Mining
- Environment
- Industry
- Publication
- Newspaper
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Cadomin
- Jasper
- Edmonton
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Correspondence
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54687
- Part Of
- Jean A. Hembroff MacDonald fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 cm of textual records, 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller. File pertains to Jean's correspondence with a variety of different people at different stages of her life. File includes a combination of handwritten and typed correspondence between Jean and the following people and organizations: …
- Date Range
- 1927-2000
- 1927-1928
- 1938-1939
- 1959
- 1964-1965
- 1970
- 1983
- 1999-2000
- Reference Code
- M573 / II / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Newspaper clipping
- Private record
- Published record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Jean A. Hembroff MacDonald fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M573 / V797 / S60
- Series
- M573 / II : Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings
- Sous-Fonds
- M573
- Accession Number
- 2019.111
- Reference Code
- M573 / II / 1
- Date Range
- 1927-2000
- 1927-1928
- 1938-1939
- 1959
- 1964-1965
- 1970
- 1983
- 1999-2000
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records (21.5 x 28 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 cm of textual records, 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller. File pertains to Jean's correspondence with a variety of different people at different stages of her life. File includes a combination of handwritten and typed correspondence between Jean and the following people and organizations:
- T. Ross Paden, pastor for the Bryn Mwar Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota (1927-1928).
- Jean and Jack's wedding announcement from June 18, 1938.
- John Murray Gibbon (Secretary-Treasurer of Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies);
- Former students and friends/audience members from talks that Jean delivered.
- Dr. Hiebert and related poems and newspaper clipping.
- Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba (Jean presented at a conference in 1970).
- Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada (2000).
- Sarah Canham (regarding Jean's participation in "The Ma Pampo Story").
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Professional and Personal Life
- Travel
- Weddings
- Geographic Access
- Winnipeg
- Manitoba
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55082
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
- Date Range
- 2009
- Reference Code
- M57 / V
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- Fonds Number
- M57 / V40 / S47
- Series
- M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock
- Sous-Fonds
- M57
- Accession Number
- 2014.8295
- 2015.8559
- Reference Code
- M57 / V
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Date Range
- 2009
- Physical Description
- 30 cm of textual records
- History / Biographical
- Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.
- Scope & Content
- Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
- Notes
- Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript
- Name Access
- Scott, Chic
- Gmoser, Hans
- Subject Access
- Biography
- Personal and Professional Life
- Publication
- Research
- Geography
- Map
- Mountaineers
- Mountaineering
- Skiing
- Sports
- Recreation
- Winter sports
- Canadian Mountain Holidays
- Helicopter skiing
- Tourism
- Climbing
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- S47 / V
- V40 / V
- Biographical Source Notes
- http://chicscott.com/books.htm
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Financial Records
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54638
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 20 cm of textual and financial records, 21.5 x 35 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy Wardle's financial recordkeeping from 1956 to 2002, with the bulk of the records from 1990 to 2000. Records include income tax records (mainly 1995-2000), property assessments (mainly 1984-200…
- Date Range
- 1956-2002
- 1990-2000
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / B / 7-23
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Newspaper clipping
- Private record
- Published record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
- Sous-Fonds
- M521
- Sub-Series
- M521 / I / B : Personal Recordkeeping
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / B / 7-23
- Date Range
- 1956-2002
- 1990-2000
- Physical Description
- 20 cm of textual records (21.5 x 35 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 20 cm of textual and financial records, 21.5 x 35 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy Wardle's financial recordkeeping from 1956 to 2002, with the bulk of the records from 1990 to 2000. Records include income tax records (mainly 1995-2000), property assessments (mainly 1984-2002), GST credit (mainly 1995-2002), Old Age Security income supplement (includes an insurance book from 1968-1969), annuities (includes newspaper clippings), insurance, investments and GICs, Bank of Montreal record books, and account information and cheques. Records mainly document Dorothy's finances after moving to Sidney, British Columbia. However, some records relate to her condo in Canmore.
- Notes
- Newspaper clippings include two articles from the Times Colonist (September 1992, August 1998) and an article from Maclean's (August 1998).
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Subject Access
- Finances
- Personal and Family Life
- Records
- Bank of Montreal
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Sidney
- Alberta
- Canmore
- Victoria
- Calgary
- Access Restrictions
- Please speak to the Archivist for permission to access these materials. File consists of personal information and financial records.
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some materials are taped together. May present conservation issues in the future.
- Acid-free archival paper used sporadically interwoven between records and newspaper clippings.
- Creator
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Forest Kidney documents and correspondence
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54502
- Part Of
- Kidney family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 18 textual records pertaining to Forest "Pop" Kidney's involvement with local businesses, clubs and events in Banff. Includes membership cards for the Senior Friends Club in Banff; newspaper articles pertaining to Forest Kidney's election as President of the Calgary branch of the C…
- Date Range
- [ca. 1950 - ca. 1955]
- 1955
- [ca. 1960]
- 1963 - 1966
- 1969 - 1971
- 1974
- 1977 - 1979
- 2008
- Reference Code
- M74 / II / C / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Organization record
- Newspaper clipping
- Part Of
- Kidney family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M74 / V324
- Series
- M74 / II : Forest Kidney records
- Sous-Fonds
- M74
- Sub-Series
- M74 / II / C : 1951 - 2008
- Accession Number
- 3109
- 2016.8581
- Reference Code
- M74 / II / C / 1
- Date Range
- [ca. 1950 - ca. 1955]
- 1955
- [ca. 1960]
- 1963 - 1966
- 1969 - 1971
- 1974
- 1977 - 1979
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 18 textual records pertaining to Forest "Pop" Kidney's involvement with local businesses, clubs and events in Banff. Includes membership cards for the Senior Friends Club in Banff; newspaper articles pertaining to Forest Kidney's election as President of the Calgary branch of the Canadian Restaurants Association, his involvement with the Banff Shrine Club, his attendance to a reunion of the 51st Battalion in World War I, an interview which Forest Kidney participated in discussing the Calgary Stampeders sports team, and his obituary; certificates which name Forest Kidney as an honorary member of the Canadian Restaurants Association the Knights Templar Orphans' and General Welfare Fund; a certificate for completing an effective speaking course; a certificate for donating to the Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children; a mailing list and notes discussing the 51st Howitzer Battery Association reunion in 1977; and printed copies of World War I documents from Library and Archives Canada pertaining to Forest Kidney's military service.
- Name Access
- Kidney, Forest H. (Pop)
- Stafford, Edward
- Bowmaster, H. F.
- Banff Shrine Club
- Canadian Restaurant Association
- Subject Access
- Awards
- Community events
- Businesses
- World War I
- Military
- Sports
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Geddes family residence
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55274
- Part Of
- Malcolm Geddes fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of email correspondence, printed records and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Geddes family home in Calgary and its designation as a heritage site.
- Date Range
- 2004
- 2013
- Reference Code
- M39 / III / B / 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Newspaper clipping
- Part Of
- Malcolm Geddes fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M39
- V756
- Series
- M39 / III : Personal and family records
- Sous-Fonds
- M39
- Sub-Series
- M39 / III / B : Genealogy and research
- Accession Number
- 2015.8558
- Reference Code
- M39 / III / B / 5
- Date Range
- 2004
- 2013
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of email correspondence, printed records and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Geddes family home in Calgary and its designation as a heritage site.
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Property
- History
- Research
- Correspondence
- Communications
- Home
- Land use
- Settlement
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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