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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, …
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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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of receipts and invoices pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's guiding company, Front Range Outings. Includes supply invoices, account statements and other related materials.
Date Range
1976-1978
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / B : Financial records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 15
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1976-1978
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of receipts and invoices pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's guiding company, Front Range Outings. Includes supply invoices, account statements and other related materials.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Finances
Commerce
Guides
Guiding
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a certificate of insurance covering Verdant Pass Ltd., as well as Ben and Cia Gadd, under the company Intact Insurance. Insurance agreement was filed by Carlton Insurance Brokers in Jasper.
Date Range
2015-2016
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / B : Financial records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / B / 5
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
2015-2016
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a certificate of insurance covering Verdant Pass Ltd., as well as Ben and Cia Gadd, under the company Intact Insurance. Insurance agreement was filed by Carlton Insurance Brokers in Jasper.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Legal and Financial
Finances
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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McClelland and Stewart publishing dispute

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to a dispute between Ben Gadd and publishing company McClelland & Stewart Ltd. concerning royalty payments and sales for Ben's book, Raven's End. File includes correspondence between Ben and representatives from McClelland & Stewart Ltd.; correspondence between B…
Date Range
2004-2005
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 11 to 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / IV : Legal and financial records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / IV / A : Legal records
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / IV / A / 11 to 12
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2004-2005
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to a dispute between Ben Gadd and publishing company McClelland & Stewart Ltd. concerning royalty payments and sales for Ben's book, Raven's End. File includes correspondence between Ben and representatives from McClelland & Stewart Ltd.; correspondence between Ben and his wife, Cia Gadd, discussing possible settlement negotiations; a final settlement agreement; a letter from the Writers' Union of Canada responding to a request by Ben to change regulations concerning publication royalties and financial statements; and other related materials.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Gibson, Doug
Subject Access
Publication
Correspondence
Legal and Financial
Laws and legislation
Finances
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Edmonton
Ontario
Toronto
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1930 & 1931 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 37 : Pertains to the 1930 persoanl diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. Topics include: Day to day activities, times of meals, leisure, financial notations, correspondence. Daily documentation of temperature and weathe…
Date Range
1931
Reference Code
M546 / 37 to 38
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 37 to 38
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1931
Physical Description
4.9 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 7.5 x 11.9 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1930 & 1931 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 37 : Pertains to the 1930 persoanl diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. Topics include: Day to day activities, times of meals, leisure, financial notations, correspondence. Daily documentation of temperature and weather. Time in January spent at Circular camp. March travel in Vancouver area. May spent in Banff, interactions with locals, leisure around town including trips to theatre, Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Golden, ACC responsibilities, interactions with Pat Brewster. M546 / 38 : Pertains to the 1931 personal diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. Topics include: Day to day office work, correspondence, personal and ACC financial documentation. Extensive documentation of travel and leisure around Vancouver Island, Vancouver area, Banff. Banff social interactions with Brewsters and Jimmy Simpson
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Brewster, Pat
Simson, Jimmy
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Fishing
Finances
Lake Minnewanka
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Golden
Vancouver
Victoria
Sidney
British Columbia
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, A. O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of volume.
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1932 & 1933 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 39 : Pertains to the 1932 personal diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. Topics include: January work on report, Day to day activities, office work, correspondence, financial documentation. Camp Circular, Bob Jones hire…
Date Range
1932-1933
Reference Code
M546 / 39 to 40
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 39 to 40
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1932-1933
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 11.3 x 16.6 or smaller cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1932 & 1933 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 39 : Pertains to the 1932 personal diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. Topics include: January work on report, Day to day activities, office work, correspondence, financial documentation. Camp Circular, Bob Jones hired to work on garden with daily notations of his presence, daily documentation of travel around Sidney, Victoria, Vancouver Island area. Daily notations of chores, mail received, trips to cemetery. M546 / 40 : Pertains to the 1933 personal diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. Topics include: Day to day activities, correspondence, office work, house upkeep, ACC interactions. Correspondence with Don Monday and Hector Allan. Trip to Grand Canyon and Las Vegas in March. April 5th answers letter regarding Northwest Rebellion. Notes at back regarding fish caught in 1933.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Fishing
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
North West Rebellion
North West Resistance
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Victoria
Sidney
British Columbia
Alberta
Canada
Grand Canyon
Las Vagas
Arizona
United States of America
Language
English
Conservation
M546 / 40 : Remove scotch tape if possible and repair spine
Creator
Wheeler, A. O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1934 & 1935 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 41 : Includes a boat trip on Emma Alexd. to San Francisco, LA, documentation of boat ride, tourist stops, business correspondence, February 18 correspondence regarding the NWR, description of day to day tasks, bath…
Date Range
1934-1935
Reference Code
M546 / 41 to 42
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 41 to 42
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1934-1935
Physical Description
4.4 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 11.1 x 14.6 or smaller cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1934 & 1935 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 41 : Includes a boat trip on Emma Alexd. to San Francisco, LA, documentation of boat ride, tourist stops, business correspondence, February 18 correspondence regarding the NWR, description of day to day tasks, bathing habits, leisure, travel. Extensive documentation of correspondence and financial transactions. Also includes a letter written on Arthur O. Wheeler stationary, dated May 7, 1934. It is unclear to whom the letter is addressed. Contents of letter are conversational, regarding acquaintances, correspondence, his birthday and corresponding surprise party including individuals in attendance and gifts received. M546 / 42 : Includes beginning of January documentation of picking slide images for J. O. to use for a talk. January cottage trip through San Francisco. August 12/13 entries regard a camping and boating trip. Daily notations of correspondence typically marked with astrix. Documentation of day to day activities, bathing habits, leisure, minimal office work, travel.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned M546 / 41 : Letter was inserted at page September 7 and 8, moved to inside back cover.
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Boats
Boating
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
North West Rebellion
North West Resistance
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Banff
Banff National Park
Victoria
Sidney
British Columbia
Alberta
Canada
Los Angeles
California
United States of America
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, A. O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1936 & 1937 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 43 : Includes early January notations of correspondence with Don Munday. January 18 to 21st notations of King George’s illness and death. Driving trip through US throughout mid to late January. Fishing throughout t…
Date Range
1936-1937
Reference Code
M546 / 43 to 44
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 43 to 44
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1936-1937
Physical Description
4.7 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 11.3 x 14.6 or smaller cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1936 & 1937 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 43 : Includes early January notations of correspondence with Don Munday. January 18 to 21st notations of King George’s illness and death. Driving trip through US throughout mid to late January. Fishing throughout trips during August. Correspondence with Hector Allan. Daily notations of activities, leisure, correspondence, weather, travel. M546 / 44 : Includes daily notations of bathing habits, leisure, correspondence, household chores, travel, office work.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Monday, Don
Allan, Hector
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
King George VI
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Royal Family
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Banff
Banff National Park
Victoria
Sidney
British Columbia
Alberta
Canada
United States of America
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, A. O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1938 & 1939 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 45 : Includes correspondence regarding ACC. Travel through US staying in cabins overnight. Signed Will February 5. Throughout April and May description of sciatica pain on a daily and weekly basis. Daily documentat…
Date Range
1938-1939
Reference Code
M546 / 45 to 46
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 45 to 46
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1938-1939
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.6 x 15.5 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1938 & 1939 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 45 : Includes correspondence regarding ACC. Travel through US staying in cabins overnight. Signed Will February 5. Throughout April and May description of sciatica pain on a daily and weekly basis. Daily documentation of temperature in morning and night. M546 / 46 : Includes daily notations of temperature in morning and at night. May 26 watched “their majesties” drive by en route to Banff Springs. Often documents pain in his leg. Notations of daily activities, leisure, correspondence, travel between Sidney, Victoria, and Banff.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Biography
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Transportation
Travel
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Banff
Banff National Park
Victoria
Sidney
British Columbia
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, A. O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1940 & 1941 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 47 : Includes notes throughout the year periodically documenting hockey scores. Begins recording deaths of friends, obituary writing. Throughout June documentation of significant events during the war. Trip to Wea…
Date Range
1940-1941
Reference Code
M546 / 47 to 48
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  2 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 47 to 48
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1940-1941
Physical Description
4.6 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1940 & 1941 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 47 : Includes notes throughout the year periodically documenting hockey scores. Begins recording deaths of friends, obituary writing. Throughout June documentation of significant events during the war. Trip to Weasel Cove in August. M546 48 : Includes documentation of day to day activities, including personal hygiene, leisure, correspondence, house and car cleaning and social events. Moves between Sidney/Victoria and Banff regularly. Camp throughout July. Documents interactions with “B”.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Biography
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Memorial
Mountains
Obituary
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Transportation
Travel
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
World War II
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Banff
Banff National Park
Victoria
Sidney
British Columbia
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, A. O.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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