topic:"Geography" found 36 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Author's copy of Geology Road Tours

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56293

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 59

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 / 59

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 3.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Commercial products; Environment; Geology; Science and technology; Geography; Natural history; Travel; Roads; Map

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Natural resources; Science and technology

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Interest Files - "Parks Canada Reorganization" to "Rocky Mountain Youth Initiative"

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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 / 127 to 143

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 / 127 to 143

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 / 127 to 128 : Parks Canada Reorganization [Files 1 and 2 of 2] M590 / I / C / 129 : Pipeline (Trans Canada, etc.) M590 / I / C / 130 : Plans M590 / I / C / 131 : Pocahontas (Maps, Plans) M590 / I / C / 132 : Pole, Graeme M590 / I / C / 133 : Poisons, Pesticides, Pollution M590 / I / C / 134 : Population Explosion M590 / I / C / 135 : Provincial Parks M590 / I / C / 136 : Railways M590 / I / C / 137 : Rapson, Dwight M590 / I / C / 138 : RCMP M590 / I / C / 139 : Resorts, Industrial Tourism M590 / I / C / 140 : Roy Richards M590 / I / C / 141 : Rivers, Flooding M590 / I / C / 142 : Roads + Highways, Salting M590 / I / C / 143 : Rocky Mountain Youth Initiative

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Tourism; National parks and reserves; Government; Travel; Transportation; Trains; Railways; Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Rivers; Provincial parks and reserves; Pollution; Oil; Natural resources; Roads; Map; Geography

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Natural resources; Government

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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GeoVista brochures project

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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

GMD: Textual record; Published record

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

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Education; Environment; Science and technology

Biographical Source Notes: http://earthsciencescanada.com/geovista/

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides - Canmore, Kananaskis

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Canmore and Kananaskis.

Date Range: 1998; 2006

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 1 to 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

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 / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 1 to 2

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: 1998; 2006

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Canmore and Kananaskis.

Subject Access: Geography; Travel; Tourism; Tourist information

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canmore; Kananaskis

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides - Lake Louise, Yoho

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55913

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.

Date Range: 1998; 2001

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

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 / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 3

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: 1998; 2001

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.

Subject Access: Geography; Travel; Tourism; Tourist information

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Lake Louise; Yoho National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Travel guides - Lake O'Hara, Egypt Lake, Kootenay

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake O'Hara, Egypt Lake and Kootenay National Park.

Date Range: [ca.2000]

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

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 / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 4

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: [ca.2000]

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records (3 volumes)

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake O'Hara, Egypt Lake and Kootenay National Park.