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Ben Gadd fonds
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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
- 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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Bennett Trips 1931 to 1936
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- Part Of
- Bert Riggall fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 22 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bennett trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936. The photographs document packtrains, camp life, hiking, Herbst glacier, and fishing. Locations of photographs include: Wall Lake, Mount …
- Date Range
- 1931
- 1933-1936
- Reference Code
- V26 / II / A4 / PA - 130 to 152
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Bert Riggall fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M376 / V26
- Series
- II.Business and Financial: Client Papers and Photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V26
- Accession Number
- 7201
- Reference Code
- V26 / II / A4 / PA - 130 to 152
- Date Range
- 1931
- 1933-1936
- Physical Description
- Photographs: 22 b&w prints
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 22 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bennett trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936. The photographs document packtrains, camp life, hiking, Herbst glacier, and fishing. Locations of photographs include: Wall Lake, Mount Festubert, Great Divide at South Kootenay Pass.
- Subject Access
- Guiding, Camping, Packtrains
- Hiking
- Camping
- Recreation
- Sports
- Fishing
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- British Columbia
- Kootenay National Park
- Great Divide
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Blue Lake Centre Nature Trail guidebook
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of drafts, notes and correspondence pertaining to a guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre Nature Trail near Hinton, Alberta. Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced the guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre between 1989 and 1990, while working as a freelance consultant.
- Date Range
- 1989-1990
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 94
- 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 / 94
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd
- Date Range
- 1989-1990
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of drafts, notes and correspondence pertaining to a guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre Nature Trail near Hinton, Alberta. Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced the guidebook for the Blue Lake Centre between 1989 and 1990, while working as a freelance consultant.
- Subject Access
- Research
- Publication
- Guiding
- Map
- Trails
- Natural history
- Education
- Environment
- Hiking
- Sports
- Recreation
- Skiing
- Tourist information
- Wildlife
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Hinton
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one VHS tape containing a recorded episode of "Take an Alberta Break!" featuring Ben Gadd and cave tours which he led through Cadomin Cave. Ben discusses bat habitats, cave crawling, and vandalism issues.
- Date Range
- [ca.1990-1995]
- Reference Code
- V810 / III / D / NV - 16
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Video
- Published record
- 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 - 16
- Responsibility
- Produced by the Government of Alberta
- Date Range
- [ca.1990-1995]
- Physical Description
- 1 VHS tape
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one VHS tape containing a recorded episode of "Take an Alberta Break!" featuring Ben Gadd and cave tours which he led through Cadomin Cave. Ben discusses bat habitats, cave crawling, and vandalism issues.
- Notes
- Running time is approx. 3 minutes [episode], followed by recorded advertisements
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Environment
- Conservation
- Natural history
- Caves
- Guides
- Guiding
- Tourism
- Recreation
- Television
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Cadomin
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook - images and illustrations
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of four CDs containing 235 image files, 10 text files and one PDF. Content pertains to cartoon illustrations by Lonnie Springer and photographs which were used in Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
- Date Range
- 2004-2007
- Reference Code
- V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Digital image
- 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 / DF - 3 to 6
- GMD
- Digital image
- Responsibility
- Some materials produced by Lonnie Springer
- Date Range
- 2004-2007
- Physical Description
- 4 compact discs : 246 digital files
- Scope & Content
- File consists of four CDs containing 235 image files, 10 text files and one PDF. Content pertains to cartoon illustrations by Lonnie Springer and photographs which were used in Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
- Notes
- Contents of individual discs in file: V810 / II / B / DF - 3 : "Lonnie's Illustrations" [9 image files] V810 / II / B / DF - 4 : "Lonnie's drawings + photos" [1 PDF] V810 / II / B / DF - 5 : "Book Photos" [191 image files] V810 / II / B / DF - 6 : "Pacific Rim National Park Reserve Parks Canada: West Coast Trail Centennial Media Kit 2007" [35 image files, 10 text files]
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Photography
- Publication
- Guiding
- Environment
- Recreation
- Hiking
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M590 / II / B / 61
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Canadian Pacific negatives
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of Canadian Pacific Railway negative photographs pertaining to trail riders, camp staff, guides and outfitters, trail rides, fishing, camps, ceremonies, scenic views of Yoho, Jasper, and Banff National Parks, Canmore and surrounding area, and Banff's townsite. Trail riders in photogr…
- Date Range
- [1943 - ca. 1946]
- Reference Code
- V635 / III / NA - 1 to 124 & LC - 1 to 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- V635 / III : Published records
- Sous-Fonds
- V635
- Accession Number
- 5757
- Reference Code
- V635 / III / NA - 1 to 124 & LC - 1 to 5
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [1943 - ca. 1946]
- Physical Description
- 129 photographs : b&w nitrate negatives ; 12 x 9.5 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of Canadian Pacific Railway negative photographs pertaining to trail riders, camp staff, guides and outfitters, trail rides, fishing, camps, ceremonies, scenic views of Yoho, Jasper, and Banff National Parks, Canmore and surrounding area, and Banff's townsite. Trail riders in photographs include John Murray Gibbon, Carl Rungius and Charlie Beil.
- Notes
- Original order retained, appears to be chronological.
- Most negative envelopes individually titled and dated, majority from 1943 and 1944. Mostly nitrate photographs.
- Original CPR negative envelopes retained in document file.
- Material Details
- Includes 5 loan for copy negatives
- Name Access
- Beil, Charlie
- Gibbon, John Murray
- Rungius, Carl
- McCowan, Dan
- Subject Access
- National parks
- Trails
- Hiking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Guiding
- Travel
- Tourism
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Canmore
- Access Restrictions
- Access restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - visual
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- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.
- Date Range
- ca. 1950 - 2009
- Reference Code
- V40 / V
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Chic Scott fonds
- Description Level
- 3 / Series
- Fonds Number
- M57 / V40 / S47
- Series
- V40 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock
- Sous-Fonds
- V40
- Accession Number
- 2015.8559
- Reference Code
- V40 / V
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- ca. 1950 - 2009
- Physical Description
- 53 discs with image files -- 6 cm of scanned photograph copies -- 62 reference slides : col. ; 35mm -- 27 reference photographs : col. prints
- History / Biographical
- Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.
- Scope & Content
- Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.
- Name Access
- Scott, Chic
- Gmoser, Hans
- Subject Access
- Backcountry skiing
- Environment
- Landscapes
- Mountains
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Publication
- Recreation
- Research
- Skiing
- Ski mountaineering
- Sports
- Sports and recreation
- Winter sports
- Guiding
- Helicopter skiing
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Access Restrictions
- for reference use only
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Reference only no reproductions
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- S47 / V
- M57 / V
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Biographical Source Notes
- http://chicscott.com/books.htm
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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Eiffel Peak Summit Registers and Notes
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Eiffel Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2019. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred whi…
- Date Range
- 1989 -1991
- 2004 – 2013
- 2017 – 2019
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 10 to 13
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M200
- V14
- S6
- Series
- M200 / V: Summit Records
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- Sub-Series
- M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
- Accession Number
- accn. 6465 accn. 8002 accn. 2014.8347 accn. 2020.05
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 10 to 13
- Responsibility
- Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1989 -1991
- 2004 – 2013
- 2017 – 2019
- Physical Description
- 7 cm of textual records, 4 volumes
- History / Biographical
- Eiffel Peak is a 3, 077-meter (10, 095 foot) mountain summit in Banff National Park. The first ascent was made in 1901 by Charles S. Thompson, and the Peak was officially named by A. O. Wheeler in 1908.
- Scope & Content
- Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Eiffel Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2019. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files include: M200 / V / A / 10: Eiffel Mtn. [register 1989-1991] M200 / V / A / 11: Summit Register – Eiffel Peak, Lake Louise Sept 2004 – July 2007 M200 / V / A / 12: Eiffel Peak [2007 – 2013] M200 / V / A / 13: EIFFEL PEAK Registry [2017 – 2019]
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Alberta
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Backcountry skiing
- Backpacking
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Climbing
- Environment
- Environment and Nature
- Guiding
- Guides
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- National parks and reserves
- Ski mountaineering
- Skiing
- Sports and leisure
- Sports and recreation
- Summit
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Banff, AB
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Conservation
- Some registers contain water damage.
- Related Material
- M235
- Biographical Source Notes
- Summit Post.org Eiffel Peak https://www.summitpost.org/eiffel-peak/151866
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of the file.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Fletcher P. Brady fonds
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- Part Of
- Fletcher P. Brady fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists mainly of scrapbook, 1932-1948, pertaining to activities of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Accompanied by Trail Rider publications, ca.1929-1966.
- Date Range
- [ca.1929]-1966
- Reference Code
- M119
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Fletcher P. Brady fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 119
- Sous-Fonds
- M 119
- Accession Number
- 901
- Reference Code
- M119
- Date Range
- [ca.1929]-1966
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- History / Biographical
- Fletcher P. Brady was a towerman with the New England Association of Railroad Veterans in Providence, Rhode Island. In the 1930s, he served as an officer of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists mainly of scrapbook, 1932-1948, pertaining to activities of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Accompanied by Trail Rider publications, ca.1929-1966.
- Name Access
- Brady, Fletcher P.
- Subject Access
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
- Horses
- Horseback riding
- Horse packing
- Guiding
- Guides
- Geographic Access
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Creator
- Brady, Fletcher P.
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on accession record
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Front Range Outfitters - correspondence, application forms
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence and participant application forms pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's company, Front Range Outfitters.
- Date Range
- 1976-1979
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 21
- 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 / 21
- GMD
- Textual record
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben and Cia Gadd
- Date Range
- 1976-1979
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence and participant application forms pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's company, Front Range Outfitters.
- Subject Access
- Outfitters
- Businesses
- Communications
- Travel
- Guides
- Guiding
- Tourism
- Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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