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Alaska Highway signs project

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56124
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
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Author's copy of Geology Road Tours

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56293
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.
Date Range
2008
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 59
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 / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 59
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
2008
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Commercial products
Environment
Geology
Science and technology
Geography
Natural history
Travel
Roads
Map
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Natural resources
Science and technology
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.

Business licenses and applications

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56045
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of business licenses, application forms and letters of approval sent between Parks Canada and Ben Gadd's guiding company, Ben Gadd Interpretive Services. File includes laminated and paper business license cards used by Ben Gadd between 1997 and 2016.
Date Range
1996-2017
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 37 to 38
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government 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 / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 37 to 38
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Responsibility
Produced by the Department of Canadian Heritage and Parks Canada
Date Range
1996-2017
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of business licenses, application forms and letters of approval sent between Parks Canada and Ben Gadd's guiding company, Ben Gadd Interpretive Services. File includes laminated and paper business license cards used by Ben Gadd between 1997 and 2016.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
National parks and reserves
Guides
Guiding
Hiking
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
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.

Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook - images and illustrations

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56403
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four CDs containing 235 image files, 10 text files and one PDF. Content pertains to cartoon illustrations by Lonnie Springer and photographs which were used in Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Date Range
2004-2007
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Digital image
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 : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
GMD
Digital image
Responsibility
Some materials produced by Lonnie Springer
Date Range
2004-2007
Physical Description
4 compact discs : 246 digital files
Scope & Content
File consists of four CDs containing 235 image files, 10 text files and one PDF. Content pertains to cartoon illustrations by Lonnie Springer and photographs which were used in Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Notes
Contents of individual discs in file: V810 / II / B / DF - 3 : "Lonnie's Illustrations" [9 image files] V810 / II / B / DF - 4 : "Lonnie's drawings + photos" [1 PDF] V810 / II / B / DF - 5 : "Book Photos" [191 image files] V810 / II / B / DF - 6 : "Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Parks Canada: West Coast Trail Centennial Media Kit 2007" [35 image files, 10 text files]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Photography
Publication
Guiding
Environment
Recreation
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M590 / II / B / 61
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
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.

Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours launch

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56474
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one disc containing footage of the launch of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours", at the Geological Survey of Canada building in Calgary in 2008.
Date Range
2008
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / NV - 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
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 : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / NV - 3
GMD
Video
Responsibility
Produced by Perry Davis
Date Range
2008
Physical Description
1 DVD
Scope & Content
File consists of one disc containing footage of the launch of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours", at the Geological Survey of Canada building in Calgary in 2008.
Notes
Original annotation on front of disc: "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours Launch at GSC [Geological Survey of Canada] Calgary, 4 Nov 2008 Video by Perry Davis"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Davis, Perry
Subject Access
Publication
Travel
Geology
Natural history
Research
Events
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
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.

Canadian Rockies video project

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55894
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and a draft introduction produced by Ben Gadd pertaining to a film project about the Canadian Rockies which was produced by Pat Morrow. Notes include a list of possible titles for the video, as well as lists of topics to include for different regions discussed in the film.
Date Range
[ca.1995-2000]
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 13
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 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Materials produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1995-2000]
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes and a draft introduction produced by Ben Gadd pertaining to a film project about the Canadian Rockies which was produced by Pat Morrow. Notes include a list of possible titles for the video, as well as lists of topics to include for different regions discussed in the film.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Environment
History
Travel
Films and film making
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Category
Environment
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.
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, a production quote and a proposal form pertaining to a potential contract between Ben Gadd and the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Contract included the design and production of interpretive trail signs near Carp Lake, British Columbia.
Date Range
1996
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 26
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 / 26
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1996
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, a production quote and a proposal form pertaining to a potential contract between Ben Gadd and the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Contract included the design and production of interpretive trail signs near Carp Lake, British Columbia.
Notes
Original storage folder included a handwritten note by Ben Gadd: "Carp Lake - didn't get contract but have some info"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Environment
Employment
Tourism
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Carp Lake
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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CBC interviews and broadcasts

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55855
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of recorded interviews and discussions with Ben Gadd which were broadcast by CBC Radio. Content pertains to wildlife preservation, Ben's book "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", Cadomin Cave and other related subjects.
Date Range
1987-1988
1991-1992
1995-1996
1998
2001
2003
Reference Code
S61 / III / D / 1 to 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
Series
S61 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S61
Sub-Series
S61 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
S61 / III / D / 1 to 13
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Date Range
1987-1988
1991-1992
1995-1996
1998
2001
2003
Physical Description
13 cassette tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of recorded interviews and discussions with Ben Gadd which were broadcast by CBC Radio. Content pertains to wildlife preservation, Ben's book "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", Cadomin Cave and other related subjects.
Notes
Contents of file: S61 / III / D / 1 : Ben Gadd interviewed by Peter Gzowski on CBC "Morningside" Apr. '87 [discusses desktop publishing and Handbook of the Canadian Rockies] S61 / III / D / 2 : Interview with Peter Gzowski, CBC Radio "Morningside", April 21, 1987 S61 / III / D / 3 : Ben Gadd on CBC openline show, 12/87 S61 / III / D / 4 : Ben Gadd on CBC Radio, Edmonton '87-88 S61 / III / D / 5 : Trip to Cadomin Cave, CBC Radio 1988 S61 / III / D / 6 : "Caged Wilderness", CBC Radio 22 ix 91 [September 22, 1991] S61 / III / D / 7 : "Caged Wilderness" - Sunday Morning, 22 Sep 91, CBC national program S61 / III / D / 8 : Ben Gadd debating Randy Mitchell on CPS privatization, 10 xii 92 [October 10, 1992] Wild Rose Country, CBC Edmonton/Calgary S61 / III / D / 9 : Ben on Morningside [CBC broadcast], 7 iv 95 [April 7, 1995] S61 / III / D / 10 : "Ben on Ice", [CBC] World at 6, 21 Jul '95 S61 / III / D / 11 : CBC interview on charging for rescues, 16 Nov 95 ; CBC commentary 10 Jun 96 ; CBC interview on harlequin ducks vs rafts, 29 Mar '98 S61 / III / D / 12: Raven's End interview with Ben Gadd by Judy Hamill, on Daybreak, CBC Alberta, 11 Mar. '01 S61 / III / D / 13 : Ben reading short nature items Recorded CBC Edmonton, June 2003
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Environment
Environment and Nature
Wildlife
Research
Conservation
Tourism
Guiding
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Communications
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.
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of five discs containing video files and three VHS tapes, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Videos pertain to mountaineering and mountain sports; documentary footage about Mount Robson and other regions in the Canadian Rockies; icebergs; ice climbing in Maligne Canyon; and a talk abou…
Date Range
1988
[ca.1990-2000]
2006
2010
Reference Code
V810 / I / D / NV - 1 to 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
Recording disc
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 / NV - 1 to 8
GMD
Video
Recording disc
Date Range
1988
[ca.1990-2000]
2006
2010
Physical Description
5 DVDs -- 3 VHS tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of five discs containing video files and three VHS tapes, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Videos pertain to mountaineering and mountain sports; documentary footage about Mount Robson and other regions in the Canadian Rockies; icebergs; ice climbing in Maligne Canyon; and a talk about the Association of Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment (AMPPE) presented in the Jasper Chamber of Commerce.
Notes
Individual contents in file: V810 / I / D / NV - 1 : "A Life Ascending" [produced by Stephen Grynberg] V810 / I / D / NV - 2 : "Mt. Robson: Giant of Canadian Rockies" V810 / I / D / NV - 3 : "Aweberg!" [video about icebergs, attributed to Ben Gadd] V810 / I / D / NV - 4 : "The Rockies: A two-part documentary by Stefan Tolz in cooperation with Fritz Pleitgan and Gerd Ruge" [Ben and Will Gadd appear in video] V810 / I / D / NV - 5 : "Queen of Maligne Feb. '06" [video of Ben and Will Gadd ice climbing in Maligne Canyon] V810 / I / D / NV - 6 : "Northlands 12/6/88" [wildlife footage with commentary] V810 / I / D / NV - 7 : "The Rockies - Fine Cut" [n.d., no audio; footage of wildlife, landscapes, etc.] V810 / I / D / NV - 8 : Dave Day / Jasper Chamber of Commerce [n.d.; discussing AMPPE and membership, issues in Banff National Park]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Will
Morrow, Pat
Davis, Perry
Subject Access
Publication
Events
Sports
Recreation
Mountains
Skiing
Hiking
Climbing
Landscape
Films and film making
Glaciers
Environment
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Maligne Canyon
British Columbia
Mount Robson
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
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.

Correspondence, 1968 - 1971

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55861
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of letters and postcards sent to Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1971, as well as copies of letters which Ben sent to various people and organizations during the same time period. Content pertains to Ben's personal and professional life, family, holidays and various other subjects.
Date Range
1968-1971
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
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 / D : Other personal and collected
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 1
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1968-1971
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of letters and postcards sent to Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1971, as well as copies of letters which Ben sent to various people and organizations during the same time period. Content pertains to Ben's personal and professional life, family, holidays and various other subjects.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Gadd, Will
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Correspondence
Research
Education
Government
Environment
Holidays
Travel
Communications
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Lethbridge
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Education
Environment
Communications
Government
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.

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