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Burgess Shale exhibit - background research

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55876
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected articles, notes and correspondence compiled by Ben Gadd for use in the creation of a Burgess Shale exhibit for Parks Canada.
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 5
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 / 5
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of collected articles, notes and correspondence compiled by Ben Gadd for use in the creation of a Burgess Shale exhibit for Parks Canada.
Notes
Some materials in file include annotations by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
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
Less detail
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Burgess Shale exhibit - contract, conditions

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55875
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a contract and documents outlining general conditions of employment sent to Ben Gadd on behalf of Parks Canada. Documents pertain to terms and conditions of employment for a Burgess Shale exhibit project which Ben Gadd worked on in 2009.
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 4
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 / 4
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Documents produced by Parks Canada
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a contract and documents outlining general conditions of employment sent to Ben Gadd on behalf of Parks Canada. Documents pertain to terms and conditions of employment for a Burgess Shale exhibit project which Ben Gadd worked on in 2009.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Employment
Government
Research
Education
Environment
Natural history
Geology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Education
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours launch

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56474
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one disc containing footage of the launch of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours", at the Geological Survey of Canada building in Calgary in 2008.
Date Range
2008
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / NV - 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / NV - 3
GMD
Video
Responsibility
Produced by Perry Davis
Date Range
2008
Physical Description
1 DVD
Scope & Content
File consists of one disc containing footage of the launch of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours", at the Geological Survey of Canada building in Calgary in 2008.
Notes
Original annotation on front of disc: "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours Launch at GSC [Geological Survey of Canada] Calgary, 4 Nov 2008 Video by Perry Davis"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Davis, Perry
Subject Access
Publication
Travel
Geology
Natural history
Research
Events
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
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
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs taken or collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to rock formations and other geological features near Meadow Creek and Miette in Jasper National Park. File also includes four photographs from Jim Aitken and the Geological Survey of Canada (Calgary, Ottawa).
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 139 to 162
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 139 to 162
GMD
Photograph
Print
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Jim Aitken, Geological Survey of Canada
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
24 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 20 x 15 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs taken or collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to rock formations and other geological features near Meadow Creek and Miette in Jasper National Park. File also includes four photographs from Jim Aitken and the Geological Survey of Canada (Calgary, Ottawa).
Notes
Most photographs are annotated on back by Ben Gadd. Photos V810/II/A/PA-10 and 162 accompanied in file by corresponding notes/textual records
Material Details
Original storage envelopes (annotated) stored in folder with prints
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Environment
Geology
Geological formation
Geography
Surveying
Surveys
Government
Science and technology
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Miette
Calgary
Ontario
Ottawa
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Corresponding negative film [for V810/II/A/PA-139 to 158]: V810 / II / A / NA - 16 to 23
Category
Environment
Science and technology
Government
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Letters from participants

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56302
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of letters sent between Ben Gadd and participants of various interpretive programs which he led while working as a Park Naturalist for Parks Canada. File includes thank you letters and drawings from school children, follow-up questions and comments from tour participants, and copies o…
Date Range
1981-1983
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 50
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 / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 50
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1981-1983
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of letters sent between Ben Gadd and participants of various interpretive programs which he led while working as a Park Naturalist for Parks Canada. File includes thank you letters and drawings from school children, follow-up questions and comments from tour participants, and copies of several response letters written by Ben.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Guides
Guiding
Environment
Hiking
Recreation
Geology
Natural history
Correspondence
Communications
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Some contents in file consist of fragile tissue paper- handle with caution
Category
Environment
Government
Communications
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Maligne Canyon research, programming

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56297
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to Maligne Canyon programming and research which Ben Gadd produced or collected while working as a Park Naturalist for Parks Canada in 1982. File includes memos sent between Ben and Parks Canada staff pertaining to a proposed cave excavation project in Maligne …
Date Range
1982
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 47
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government 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 / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 47
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Responsibility
Parks Canada, Ben Gadd
Date Range
1982
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to Maligne Canyon programming and research which Ben Gadd produced or collected while working as a Park Naturalist for Parks Canada in 1982. File includes memos sent between Ben and Parks Canada staff pertaining to a proposed cave excavation project in Maligne Canyon; and "Dr. Geo" quizzes about Maligne Canyon which Ben produced as interpretive content.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Guiding
Natural history
Geology
Geological formation
Government
Research
Environment
Education
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Maligne Lake fact sheet

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56072
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to a fact sheet about Maligne Lake which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes cropped sections of a map depicting Maligne Lake and surrounding areas; research and planning notes written by Ben; a pro…
Date Range
[ca.1980-1984]
Reference Code
M590 / III / A / 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Map
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 / 9
GMD
Textual record
Map
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1980-1984]
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to a fact sheet about Maligne Lake which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada while working as a Seasonal Naturalist in Jasper. File includes cropped sections of a map depicting Maligne Lake and surrounding areas; research and planning notes written by Ben; a prospectus/summary of the project; and a scanned paper copy of film strips depicting images of Maligne Lake.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Government
Environment
Landscape
Geography
Geological formation
Geology
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Maligne Lake
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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