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Burgess Shale exhibit - background research

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55876
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected articles, notes and correspondence compiled by Ben Gadd for use in the creation of a Burgess Shale exhibit for Parks Canada.
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 5
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 5
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of collected articles, notes and correspondence compiled by Ben Gadd for use in the creation of a Burgess Shale exhibit for Parks Canada.
Notes
Some materials in file include annotations by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Burgess Shale exhibit - contract, conditions

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55875
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a contract and documents outlining general conditions of employment sent to Ben Gadd on behalf of Parks Canada. Documents pertain to terms and conditions of employment for a Burgess Shale exhibit project which Ben Gadd worked on in 2009.
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 4
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 4
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Documents produced by Parks Canada
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a contract and documents outlining general conditions of employment sent to Ben Gadd on behalf of Parks Canada. Documents pertain to terms and conditions of employment for a Burgess Shale exhibit project which Ben Gadd worked on in 2009.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
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.

Burgess Shale exhibit - planning, storyline draft

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55878
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of design plans, an interpretive outline and an exhibit storyline draft pertaining to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed by Parks Canada. Materials were collected by Ben Gadd, as part of a work contract to assist with research and text writing for the exh…
Date Range
2008-2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 7
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 7
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2008-2009
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of design plans, an interpretive outline and an exhibit storyline draft pertaining to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed by Parks Canada. Materials were collected by Ben Gadd, as part of a work contract to assist with research and text writing for the exhibit.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
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.

Burgess Shale exhibit - text drafts

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55877
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two annotated copies of a text draft produced by Ben Gadd as part of a work contract with Parks Canada. Content pertains to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed in 2009. File includes one unedited draft with an attached letter from Ben Gadd to Jenny Klaf…
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 6
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of two annotated copies of a text draft produced by Ben Gadd as part of a work contract with Parks Canada. Content pertains to a Burgess Shale exhibit project which was produced and displayed in 2009. File includes one unedited draft with an attached letter from Ben Gadd to Jenny Klafki, and one draft with edits by Parks Canada staff [possibly Jenny Klafki].
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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.

Four Mountains bicycle report

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, notes, finished drafts and other materials pertaining to a paper which Ben Gadd wrote for Parks Canada about bicycle use in the Four Mountain Parks (Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay). Ben's paper was used as background information/reference material during the creat…
Date Range
1982
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 12
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1982
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, notes, finished drafts and other materials pertaining to a paper which Ben Gadd wrote for Parks Canada about bicycle use in the Four Mountain Parks (Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay). Ben's paper was used as background information/reference material during the creation of the Four Mountain Parks Planning Program by Parks Canada.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Environment
Sports
Recreation
Bicycles
National parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
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.

Four Mountains Parks Planning Program notes

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten notes by Ben Gadd describing his thuoghts and concerns pertaining to the Four Mountains Parks Planning Program led by Parks Canada.
Date Range
[1982-1983]
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / A : Parks Canada records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 13
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[1982-1983]
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten notes by Ben Gadd describing his thuoghts and concerns pertaining to the Four Mountains Parks Planning Program led by Parks Canada.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Environment
National parks and reserves
Conservation
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
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.

National Geographic projects

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55880
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of contract agreements, employment documents and related correspondence pertaining to writing projects which Ben Gadd completed for National Geographic. Projects include an article titled "Best of the Rockies: Hiking" [2003]; and summaries of several national parks and other regions o…
Date Range
2003
2010
Reference Code
M590 / III / 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 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 1
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2003
2010
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of contract agreements, employment documents and related correspondence pertaining to writing projects which Ben Gadd completed for National Geographic. Projects include an article titled "Best of the Rockies: Hiking" [2003]; and summaries of several national parks and other regions of the Canadian Rockies for use in the publication "National Geographic's Guide to the National Parks of Canada" [2010].
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
National parks and reserves
Publication
Research
Travel
Geography
Tourism
Hiking
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Waterton National Park
Kootenay National Park
Glacier National Park
Revelstoke
Jasper
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
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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Travel guides - Lake Louise, Yoho

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55913
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.
Date Range
1998
2001
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 3
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 / 3
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
1998
2001
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Lake Louise
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
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.

Wordworks contracts - Yoho Valley exhibit

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56107
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, research notes, drafts, design layouts and other materials pertaining to geological mock-ups and text which Ben Gadd produced for use in an exhibit about the geological history of Yoho Valley. The project was filed through Ben's company, The Wordworks, and completed…
Date Range
1976-1978
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 82
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 / 82
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Government of Canada
Date Range
1976-1978
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, research notes, drafts, design layouts and other materials pertaining to geological mock-ups and text which Ben Gadd produced for use in an exhibit about the geological history of Yoho Valley. The project was filed through Ben's company, The Wordworks, and completed on behalf of the Government of Canada's Department of Indian and Northern Affairs.
Notes
Materials in file were identified as "Job #152" in The Wordworks job records - see file M590/III/D/57
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Businesses
Publication
Correspondence
Employment
Finances
Environment
Government
National parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M590/III/D/57
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.

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