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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
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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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, ā€¦
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
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Collected newspaper articles and publications

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected newspaper articles and other published materials. File includes a Trail Riders and Skyline Hikers bulletin [ca.1938] with an image of Maryalice and trail rider Steve Cody on the cover; several newspaper articles pertaining to Maryalice's career, hobbies, and friends (inclā€¦
Date Range
[1938]
1966
1972
1978-1979
1988
1995
Reference Code
M9 / II / 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / II : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
M9 / II / 16
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[1938]
1966
1972
1978-1979
1988
1995
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of collected newspaper articles and other published materials. File includes a Trail Riders and Skyline Hikers bulletin [ca.1938] with an image of Maryalice and trail rider Steve Cody on the cover; several newspaper articles pertaining to Maryalice's career, hobbies, and friends (including Lorna Oliver and Reverend R. M. Bourke); and a journal article from the Nature Conservation Society of Japan.
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Oliver, Lorna (Wellman)
Bourke, R. M.
Cody, Steve
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Publication
Newspaper
Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Professional and Personal Life
Employment
Environment
Conservation
Research
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Japan
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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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
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Notes and other collected materials

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of loose notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other textual records which were collected or produced by Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1989. Some materials are annotated with sketches, maps and diagrams drawn by Ben.
Date Range
1968-1989
Reference Code
M590 / I / D / 8 to 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 8 to 12
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1968-1989
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of loose notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other textual records which were collected or produced by Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1989. Some materials are annotated with sketches, maps and diagrams drawn by Ben.
Notes
Contents of file folders: M590 / I / D / 8 : Other notes/collected, 1968-1971 M590 / I / D / 9 : Other notes/collected, 1972-1984 M590 / I / D / 10 : Other notes/collected, 1985-1986 M590 / I / D / 11 and 12 : Other notes/collected, 1987-1989
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Research
Organizations
Conservation
Community events
Wildlife
Travel
Tourism
Government
National parks and reserves
Publication
Education
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Calgary
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Family and personal life
Government
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Park Warden Journals [1/3]

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Part Of
Bo Holroyd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of journals which present Bo Holroyd's personal record of daily work activities as park warden at Waterton Lakes National Park, 1920 to 1929. Significant observations on ungulate populations, game, wildlife management, weather, warden service duties, leave and time off, reporting to hā€¦
Date Range
1920-1929
Reference Code
M495 / 1 to 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
Government record
Textual record
  8 images     8 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Bo Holroyd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M495
Series
I. Park warden series
Sous-Fonds
M495
Accession Number
4011
Reference Code
M495 / 1 to 9
GMD
Diary
Government record
Textual record
Date Range
1920-1929
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records (9 volumes ; 17 x 20.5 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of journals which present Bo Holroyd's personal record of daily work activities as park warden at Waterton Lakes National Park, 1920 to 1929. Significant observations on ungulate populations, game, wildlife management, weather, warden service duties, leave and time off, reporting to head office in Calgary, and programs and human activity in the park are included. File is 1/3
Notes
Journal for 1928 missing prior to accession. Blank pages not scanned.
Name Access
Holroyd, Bo
Subject Access
Animals
Bighorn Sheep
Boats
Bridges
Buildings and facilities
Cabins and shelters
Camps
Conservation
Dairies
Ecology
Environment and Nature
Forestry
Parks
Parks Canada
Records
Trail making
Trails
Warden cabins
Wardens
Weather
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Waterton
Waterton National Park
Calgary
Lethbridge
Pincher Creek
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
M495 / 6 - secure front cover with acid-free paper and/or string. Avoid handling. M495 / 7 - secure front cover with acid-free paper and/or string. Avoid handling.
Related Material
Constitutes Series I of the Bo Holroyd fonds
Creator
Holroyd, Bo
Title Source
Title based on contents of file.
Content Details
LIST OF SUBJECTS :
Overnight patrols
Horse breeding
Fire report investigation
Backcountry patrol
Trail measurement using a mileage wheel
Trail crew supervision
Supplies delivery to trail crew
Pack box construction
Search and rescue for lost and injured persons
Horse breaking
Annual trail maintenance
Boundary patrols
Parks Act enforcement
Teamster assistance
Fire pump maintenance
Fish stocking of lakes and streams
Predator control measures
Fence construction and maintenance
Firewood cutting
Telephone line repair
Park boundary line cutting
Pack-saddle bag construction
Building construction and maintenance
Campground clean-up
Salt lick maintenance
Game observation
Bear management
Fire suppression
Court duty
Wildlife control
Permit issuing - dry timber
Permit issuing - interim camping
Trainee supervision
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Park warden journals [2/3]

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Part Of
Bo Holroyd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of journals which present Bo Holroyd's personal record of daily work activities as park warden at Waterton Lakes National Park, 1920 to 1929. Significant observations on ungulate populations, game, wildlife management, warden service duties, and programs and human activity in the parkā€¦
Date Range
1930-1939
Reference Code
M495 / 10 to 19
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
Government record
Textual record
  10 images     10 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Bo Holroyd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M495
Series
I. Park warden series
Sous-Fonds
M495
Accession Number
4011
Reference Code
M495 / 10 to 19
GMD
Diary
Government record
Textual record
Date Range
1930-1939
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records (10 volumes ; 17 x 21 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of journals which present Bo Holroyd's personal record of daily work activities as park warden at Waterton Lakes National Park, 1920 to 1929. Significant observations on ungulate populations, game, wildlife management, warden service duties, and programs and human activity in the park are included. File is 2/3
Notes
Blank pages not scanned.
Name Access
Holroyd, Bo
Subject Access
Animals
Bighorn Sheep
Boats
Bridges
Buildings and facilities
Cabins and shelters
Camps
Conservation
Dairies
Ecology
Environment and Nature
Forestry
Parks
Parks Canada
Records
Trail making
Trails
Warden cabins
Wardens
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Waterton
Waterton National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Blank pages not scanned
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
LIST OF SUBJECTS :
* Correspondence
* Stores inventories
* Fire equipment inventories
* Report preparation
* Horse purchases
* Warden diary review
* Town fire brigade instruction
* Patrols
* Trail and telephone line inspections
* Timber cruising
* Phone line repair
* Financial estimation
* Fire hazard inspection of townsite buildings
* Sending water and milk samples for testing
* Timber cutting operations review
* Timber scaling
* Haying supervision at Park farm
* Phone line construction
* Trail crew supervision
* Inspections of trails, phone lines, cabins with Superintendent
* Horse vaccinations
* Measurement and photographing of cabins and outbuildings
* Shipping hides to National Museum
* Hiring blacksmith
* Court duty
* Wildlife management and control
* Trainee supervision
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Park warden journals [3/3]

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Part Of
Bo Holroyd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of journals which present Bo Holroyd's personal record of daily work activities as park warden at Waterton Lakes National Park, 1920 to 1929. Significant observations on ungulate populations, game, wildlife management, warden service duties, and programs and human activity in the parkā€¦
Date Range
1940-1947
Reference Code
M495 / 20 to 27
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
Government record
Textual record
  1 image     8 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Bo Holroyd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M495
Series
I. Park warden series
Sous-Fonds
M495
Accession Number
4011
Reference Code
M495 / 20 to 27
GMD
Diary
Government record
Textual record
Date Range
1940-1947
Physical Description
15.5 cm of textual records (7 volumes ; 17.5 x 21.5 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of journals which present Bo Holroyd's personal record of daily work activities as park warden at Waterton Lakes National Park, 1920 to 1929. Significant observations on ungulate populations, game, wildlife management, warden service duties, and programs and human activity in the park are included. File is 3/3
Name Access
Holroyd, Bo
Subject Access
Animals
Bighorn Sheep
Boats
Bridges
Buildings and facilities
Cabins and shelters
Camps
Conservation
Dairies
Ecology
Environment and Nature
Forestry
Parks
Parks Canada
Records
Trail making
Trails
Warden cabins
Wardens
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Waterton
Waterton National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Blank pages not scanned
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
LIST OF SUBJECTS :
* Correspondence
* Stores inventories
* Fire equipment inventories
* Report preparation
* Horse purchases
* Warden diary review
* Town fire brigade instruction
* Patrols
* Trail and telephone line inspections
* Timber cruising
* Phone line repair
* Financial estimation
* Fire hazard inspection of townsite buildings
* Sending water and milk samples for testing
* Timber cutting operations review
* Timber scaling
* Haying supervision at Park farm
* Phone line construction
* Trail crew supervision
* Inspections of trails, phone lines, cabins with Superintendent
* Horse vaccinations
* Measurement and photographing of cabins and outbuildings
* Shipping hides to National Museum
* Hiring blacksmith
* Court duty
* Wildlife management and control
* Trainee supervision
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Personal Interest Files - "Auto" to "Book Talk"

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 11 to 21
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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 / C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 11 to 21
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Compiled by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Notes
Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 11 : Auto M590 / I / C / 12 : Awards M590 / I / C / 13 to 14 : Alberta Wilderness Association [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 15 : Banff Issues M590 / I / C / 16 to 17 : Bikes, Bicycling [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 18 : Bird Atlas M590 / I / C / 19 : Bird Checklists M590 / I / C / 20 : Boating M590 / I / C / 21 : Book Talk
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Travel
Transportation
Environment
National parks and reserves
Wildlife
Birds
Conservation
Boats
Awards
Automobiles
Bird watching
Bicycles
Publication
Public events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal Interest Files - "Caribou" to "Christmas Cards"

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 31 to 36
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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 / C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C / 31 to 36
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Compiled by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal interest materials, including newspaper clippings, research articles, loose notes, and other textual records collected by Ben Gadd. Materials are arranged alphabetically by subject title.
Notes
Contents of individual folders in file: M590 / I / C / 31 to 32 : Caribou [Files 2 and 3 of 3] M590 / I / C / 33 to 34 : Cheviot [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 35 : Christmas Bird Counts M590 / I / C / 36 : Christmas Cards
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Environment
Wildlife
Caribou
Conservation
Birds
Mining
Natural resources
Christmas
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Holidays
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Communications
Natural resources
Family and personal life
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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