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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
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated diagrams, building instructions, price lists, inventory/condition report, order forms, and list of size requirements pertaining to teepees used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Correspondence mostly pertains to teepee quotes by distributors and independent sel…
Date Range
1962
[1965-1970]
1970
1973
1980-1983
1999
2003
Reference Code
M545 / V / 32
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 / 32
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1962
[1965-1970]
1970
1973
1980-1983
1999
2003
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated diagrams, building instructions, price lists, inventory/condition report, order forms, and list of size requirements pertaining to teepees used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Correspondence mostly pertains to teepee quotes by distributors and independent sellers, price inquiries, and teepee donations.
Name Access
Lipkind, Sol
Hatfield, C. B.
Henson, Barbara
Lambert, Jim
Egeland, Penny
Hawkins, Linda
Thomson, Wendy
Subject Access
Administration
Businesses
Teepees
Camping
Finances
Organizations
Commerce
Commercial products
Industry
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Athabasca
Calgary
Ontario
Acton
Access Restrictions
Contains personal contact information
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal contact information
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
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.

Trail and outfitter company descriptions, quotes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54942
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of printed copies of website pages for other outfitting, guiding and pack trip companies, including Blueridge Outfitters, Mountain Meadow Trail Rides, Allen's Diamond Four Ranch, Horseback Adventures Ltd., Timberline Tours Ltd., C-R Trails, Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd., Red De…
Date Range
2005-2008
Reference Code
M545 / V / 41
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published 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 / 41
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Date Range
2005-2008
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of printed copies of website pages for other outfitting, guiding and pack trip companies, including Blueridge Outfitters, Mountain Meadow Trail Rides, Allen's Diamond Four Ranch, Horseback Adventures Ltd., Timberline Tours Ltd., C-R Trails, Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd., Red Deer River Ranches, and Alpine Stables. Annotations and highlighted information pertain to price quotes for accommodation and other services. File also includes a "2008 Partnership Package" portfolio from The Cowboy Trail Tourism Association.
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Businesses
Commerce
Finances
Outfitting
Organizations
Outfitters
Pack trips
Publication
Ranches
Recreation
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Conservation
One information page has brochure attached with clear tape, tape was not removed due to risk of damaging item
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
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.

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
Processed
Less detail
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TD Canada bank records

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of bank records pertaining to accounts held at TD Canada bank by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. File includes account statements, receipts, account summaries, correspondence and other related materials.
Date Range
1995
2001 - 2008
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 35 to 39
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Corporate record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545
V635
Series
M545 / IV : Financial records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 35 to 39
GMD
Textual record
Corporate record
Date Range
1995
2001 - 2008
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of bank records pertaining to accounts held at TD Canada bank by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. File includes account statements, receipts, account summaries, correspondence and other related materials.
Notes
Contents in file: M545 / IV / 35 : Bank records (1995, 2001-2006) M545 / IV / 36 : Bank records (2006-2007) M545 / IV / 37 : Bank records (2007) M545 / IV / 38 : Term deposits (2005-2008) M545 / IV / 39 : Visa records and account changes (2006-2008)
Subject Access
Commerce
Finances
Businesses
Organizations
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
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.

Invoices and receipts

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices and receipts pertaining to various administrative expenses incurred by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1994-2009. File includes documents pertaining to advertising expenses, long distance calling fees, membership and ride fees, GST stubs, administrative su…
Date Range
1994 - 1995
1997
2005 - 2009
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 51 to 56
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 / IV : Financial records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 51 to 56
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1994 - 1995
1997
2005 - 2009
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices and receipts pertaining to various administrative expenses incurred by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1994-2009. File includes documents pertaining to advertising expenses, long distance calling fees, membership and ride fees, GST stubs, administrative supplies, and other related materials.
Notes
Contents of file: M545 / IV / 51: Advertising receipts [including printing, postage, brochure design and distribution expenses, Yellow Page advertisements, etc.] M545 / IV / 52: Phone and long distance call invoices [1994-1995, 2006-2008] M545 / IV / 53: Membership and ride fee invoices [2007] M545 / IV / 54: Other invoices and receipts [2006] M545 / IV / 55: Other invoices and receipts [2007] M545 / IV / 56: Other invoices and receipts [2008-2009]
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Businesses
Commerce
Finances
Organizations
Government
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
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.

Quotes and price lists

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of quotes and price lists pertaining to various vendors, supplies and merchandise used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, including: accommodation; transportation to and from Banff; tents; Trail Riders emblems and brochures; and related materials.
Date Range
1982-1983
1997-2008
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 58
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 / IV : Financial records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 58
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1982-1983
1997-2008
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of quotes and price lists pertaining to various vendors, supplies and merchandise used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, including: accommodation; transportation to and from Banff; tents; Trail Riders emblems and brochures; and related materials.
Subject Access
Businesses
Commerce
Finances
Administration
Organizations
Transportation
Advertising
Publication
Travel
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
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.

Merchandise order forms and receipts

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to merchandise sales produced by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. File includes price lists and tallies of orders for hats, water bottles, patches and buckles; as well as order invoices and a list of merchandise orders for Ride #5, 2008.
Date Range
2007-2008
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 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 / IV : Financial records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 60
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
2007-2008
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to merchandise sales produced by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. File includes price lists and tallies of orders for hats, water bottles, patches and buckles; as well as order invoices and a list of merchandise orders for Ride #5, 2008.
Subject Access
Administration
Finances
Commerce
Commercial products
Businesses
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
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.

Boundary Ranch and Delta Lodge

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of price lists, invoices and contracts pertaining to the use of Boundary Ranch and Delta Lodge as vendors for trail rides [2007-2008].
Date Range
2007 - 2008
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 69
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Organization record
Textual record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545
V635
Series
M545 / IV : Financial records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / IV / 69
GMD
Organization record
Textual record
Date Range
2007 - 2008
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of price lists, invoices and contracts pertaining to the use of Boundary Ranch and Delta Lodge as vendors for trail rides [2007-2008].
Subject Access
Administration
Businesses
Commerce
Finances
Ranches
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Kananaskis
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
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.

Whitecap Books publication documents

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55786
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the publication of Ben Gadd's book "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook" through Whitecap Books Ltd. File includes correspondence between Ben Gadd and Whitecap Publishers Ltd.; a publication style guide; publication royalty statements; a draft and…
Date Range
2005-2009
2012
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 4
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 / 4
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2005-2009
2012
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the publication of Ben Gadd's book "The Canadian Hikers' and Backpackers' Handbook" through Whitecap Books Ltd. File includes correspondence between Ben Gadd and Whitecap Publishers Ltd.; a publication style guide; publication royalty statements; a draft and signed copy of a contract between Ben Gadd and Whitecap Books Ltd.; and other related materials.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Legal and Financial
Publication
Finances
Correspondence
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
British Columbia
Vancouver
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Law and justice
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.

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