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Banff Park geology sheet
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56002
- 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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Bankhead map project
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56117
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Ben Gadd fonds
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55758
- 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, …
- 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
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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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
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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
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Down to Earth episode - Ben Gadd
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56415
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of three VHS tapes with recordings of an episode of "Down to Earth" by Zephyr Films Limited which pertains to Ben Gadd. File includes a "rough cut" copy of the episode, and two full copies (one including closed captions).
- Date Range
- 2000
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NV - 7 to 9
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Video
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- V810 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- V810
- Sub-Series
- V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NV - 7 to 9
- GMD
- Video
- Responsibility
- Produced by Zephyr Films Limited
- Date Range
- 2000
- Physical Description
- 3 VHS tapes
- History / Biographical
- David Acomba and Sharon Keogh co-wrote and co-produced two seasons of the documentary ecology series "Down to Earth" in the early 2000s. The series featured "remarkable Canadians and the landscapes that inspire them". The series was published by Zephyr Films Limited.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of three VHS tapes with recordings of an episode of "Down to Earth" by Zephyr Films Limited which pertains to Ben Gadd. File includes a "rough cut" copy of the episode, and two full copies (one including closed captions).
- Notes
- Approximate running time for complete video is 23 min. 46 s.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Biography
- Publication
- Professional and Personal Life
- Environment
- Education
- Ecology
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- Access Restrictions
- Available for in-person access
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Education
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/11617724
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Eleanor and Norman Luxton, family and friends
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55176
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 12 prints depicting Eleanor and Norman Luxton, as well as various friends and colleagues. Content pertains to a book signing event featuring Eleanor Luxton [possibly ca.1971 after publication of the book "Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing"]; early photographs of Norman and Eleanor…
- Date Range
- 1906
- [1912-1913]
- [1915-1920]
- [1939]
- [1940-1945]
- [1971]
- 1973
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / E / PA - 340 to 351
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / E : Travel and home records
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / E / PA - 340 to 351
- Date Range
- 1906
- [1912-1913]
- [1915-1920]
- [1939]
- [1940-1945]
- [1971]
- 1973
- Physical Description
- 12 photograph prints : b&w and col.; 20.5 x 25.5 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 12 prints depicting Eleanor and Norman Luxton, as well as various friends and colleagues. Content pertains to a book signing event featuring Eleanor Luxton [possibly ca.1971 after publication of the book "Tilikum: Luxton's Pacific Crossing"]; early photographs of Norman and Eleanor Luxton; Moses and Mark Dixon of the Stoney Nakoda tribe with King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of England [1939?]; Eleanor Luxton with professional colleagues [ca.1940-1945?]; and a university graduation portrait of Della Stanley with a note addressed to Eleanor Luxton.
- Notes
- File includes three duplicate copies of LUX / II / E / PA - 340
- Some items are annotated
- Subject Access
- Academics
- Community events
- Community life
- Events
- Education
- Family and personal life
- Indigenous Peoples
- Personal and Professional Life
- Publication
- Animals
- Dogs
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Quebec
- Montreal
- New Brunswick
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items stored in mylar
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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GeoVista brochures project
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55881
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's involvement in the creation of "GeoVista" downloadable brochures for areas of Jasper National Park, which were published by the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences in 2011. File includes correspondence between Ben and other individuals involved …
- Date Range
- 2010-2011
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 2
- 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 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 2
- Date Range
- 2010-2011
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records
- History / Biographical
- From the Canadian Federation of Earth and Space Sciences website: "GeoVistas are downloadable brochures that explain iconic views in Canadian parks. They are site-specific vignettes that combine engaging descriptions of geological features in the landscape with information on how they have influenced climate, ecology and culture. Precise GPS coordinates allow you to reach these accessible sites."
- Scope & Content
- File consists of documents pertaining to Ben Gadd's involvement in the creation of "GeoVista" downloadable brochures for areas of Jasper National Park, which were published by the Canadian Federation of Earth Sciences in 2011. File includes correspondence between Ben and other individuals involved with the project; drafts of written material and excerpts from brochures, including images; a Canadian Geological Foundation grant application form; handwritten notes; and other related materials.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- National parks and reserves
- Publication
- Research
- Geography
- Natural history
- Tourism
- Travel
- Geology
- Science and technology
- Education
- Organizations
- Government
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Biographical Source Notes
- http://earthsciencescanada.com/geovista/
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Grant MacEwan College assignments recommended for publication
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56038
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of English course assignments written by Ben Gadd's students at Grant MacEwan College, which Ben selected for submission to "Confluence".
- Date Range
- 1996
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / C / 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 / C : Teaching records
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / C / 13
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1996
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of English course assignments written by Ben Gadd's students at Grant MacEwan College, which Ben selected for submission to "Confluence".
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Education
- School
- Language
- Publication
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Edmonton
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Education
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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HCR II Geology Section
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55983
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of notes and correspondence pertaining to a request by professor Jon W. Jones at the University of Calgary to use the Handbook of the Canadian Rockies as study material for his geology course. File includes production quotes from Friesens publishing company and a purchase summary from…
- Date Range
- 1995
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / A / 83
- 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 / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / A / 83
- Responsibility
- Produced by Advanced Digital Imaging, Inc.
- Date Range
- 1995
- Physical Description
- 0.1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of notes and correspondence pertaining to a request by professor Jon W. Jones at the University of Calgary to use the Handbook of the Canadian Rockies as study material for his geology course. File includes production quotes from Friesens publishing company and a purchase summary from the University of Calgary.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Research
- Finances
- Commerce
- Geology
- Education
- University
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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