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Banff Park geology sheet

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a draft, final copy and related correspondence pertaining to a fact sheet titled "The Geology of Banff National Park", which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada in 1980.

Date Range: 1980

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 27

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 / 27

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1980

Physical Description: 0.3 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of a draft, final copy and related correspondence pertaining to a fact sheet titled "The Geology of Banff National Park", which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada in 1980.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks; Parks Canada; Government; National parks and reserves; Natural history; Research; Education; Environment; Publication

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education; Environment; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Park Warden Ice Climbing

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to Parks Canada Wardens ice climbing and rescue training on Victoria Glacier above Lake Louise. Includes shots of them hiking up, detailed shots of warden's putting on their crampons and tying knots, cutting steps in the glacier, and practicing c…

Date Range: 1956

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 38

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 38

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1956

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 380'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to Parks Canada Wardens ice climbing and rescue training on Victoria Glacier above Lake Louise. Includes shots of them hiking up, detailed shots of warden's putting on their crampons and tying knots, cutting steps in the glacier, and practicing crevasse rescues. The original label on the case reads "Title: Banff Park Warden Ice Climbing, Camera: B. Engler, Date: 1956, Footage 380ft."

Subject Access: Activities; Climbing; Glaciers; Lake Louise; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Victoria Glacier; Winter

Geographic Access: Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Banff Safeway. -- 1964

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Reference Code: V190 / I.C.i. - 11

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: I.C. Old file: Commercial properties and developments

Reference Code: V190 / I.C.i. - 11

Physical Description: ca.8 negatives: 9.5 x 12 cm. or smaller

Subject Access: Canada Safeway

Access Restrictions: Access by appointment only

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Bankhead film project

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, correspondence and other documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's work on a Bankhead film project in collaboration with Parks Canada and the Edmonton-based company Access in 1981. File includes Ben's letter of resignation and a response letter from Access agreeing to terminate the…

Date Range: 1981

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 53

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 / 53

GMD: Textual record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Access

Date Range: 1981

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of notes, correspondence and other documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's work on a Bankhead film project in collaboration with Parks Canada and the Edmonton-based company Access in 1981. File includes Ben's letter of resignation and a response letter from Access agreeing to terminate the contract prior to completion of the project.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Research; Correspondence; Employment; Parks Canada; History; Films and film making

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Edmonton; Jasper

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Communications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bankhead map project

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of textual records pertaining to a brochure describing the history of Bankhead, which Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced on behalf of Parks Canada in 1981. File includes research notes, reference maps, correspondence, paste-up drafts and finished copies of the brochures.

Date Range: 1981

Reference Code: M590 / III / D / 93

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 / 93

GMD: Textual record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Parks Canada

Date Range: 1981

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of textual records pertaining to a brochure describing the history of Bankhead, which Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced on behalf of Parks Canada in 1981. File includes research notes, reference maps, correspondence, paste-up drafts and finished copies of the brochures.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Settlement; Townsite development; History; Research; Education; Publication; Tourism; Tourist information; Parks Canada; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Bankhead; Banff National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Category: Education; Environment; Government; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bankhead publication - correspondence, financials, other

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence, research notes, payment records and other documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's publication, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town".

Date Range: 1980

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 39

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 / 39

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1980

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence, research notes, payment records and other documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's publication, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town".

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Settlement; Research; Finances; Correspondence; History; Publication

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Bankhead

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bankhead publication contract meeting minutes

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of meeting minutes pertaining to a proposed writing contract for a publication about Bankhead, which was offered to Ben Gadd by Parks Canada in 1980. File includes correspondence sent to Ben Gadd from Parks Canada staff discussing amendments to the initial contract agreement and Ben's…

Date Range: 1980

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 37

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 / 37

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1980

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of meeting minutes pertaining to a proposed writing contract for a publication about Bankhead, which was offered to Ben Gadd by Parks Canada in 1980. File includes correspondence sent to Ben Gadd from Parks Canada staff discussing amendments to the initial contract agreement and Ben's progress with the publication.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Settlement; Research; History; Government; Publication

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Bankhead

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bankhead publication first draft

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a first draft copy of Ben Gadd's publication, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town", with added notes and corrections; and a later draft annotated with minor edits.

Date Range: 1980

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 38

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 / 38

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1980

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of a first draft copy of Ben Gadd's publication, "Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town", with added notes and corrections; and a later draft annotated with minor edits.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Parks Canada; Settlement; Research; History; Publication

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Bankhead

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bears

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 9 b&w prints of bears, mostly grizzlies. Includes close-ups, Park Wardens tagging a bear, and children feeding/petting a bear.

Date Range: [ca. 1971]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 09

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

9 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : Bears

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 09

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1971]

Physical Description: 9 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 9 b&w prints of bears, mostly grizzlies. Includes close-ups, Park Wardens tagging a bear, and children feeding/petting a bear.

Notes: Warning: PA - 05 depicts a close-up of a dead bear. Please note: feeding and/or approaching, as well as attempting to feed or approach, bears and all other forms of wildlife is illegal. Do not attempt.

Subject Access: Bears; Black Bears; Grizzly Bears; Parks Canada; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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BNP Warden - Rescue [1/2]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 53 b&w prints of various Banff National Park Warden rescue operations and training sessions. Includes rescues conducted via helicopter, on foot, and by boat from rivers, lakes, and various mountains around the Park.

Date Range: 1961-1972

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / viii / PA - 01 to PA - 53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

14 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: viii : BNP Warden

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / viii / PA - 01 to PA - 53

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1961-1972

Physical Description: 53 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 53 b&w prints of various Banff National Park Warden rescue operations and training sessions. Includes rescues conducted via helicopter, on foot, and by boat from rivers, lakes, and various mountains around the Park.