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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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Personal Interest Files

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural hist…
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Series
Series I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Sub-Series
Subseries C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
ca.180 cm of textual records -- 5 CDs with digital image files -- 1 floppy disk -- ca.122 photograph prints : b&w and col. -- 2 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 7.5 cm -- 26 film strips : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural history; and conservation.
Notes
Subjects are arranged alphabetically by title. Original titles and arrangement of materials by Ben Gadd has been preserved. See file-level descriptions for content details.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Animals
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Businesses
Boats
Climbing
Columbia Icefield
Community events
Community life
Conservation
Dams
Environment
Events
Forestry
Fishing
Flowers
Government
Geography
Geology
Hiking
History
Ice climbing
Land, settlement and immigration
Landscapes
Laws and legislation
Membership
Mining
Mountaineering
Municipal views
Natural history
Natural resources
Parks Canada
Politics and government
Property
Provincial parks and reserves
Recreation
Rivers
Science and technology
Settlement
Skiing
Snakes, Insects
Sports
Tourism
Townsite development
Trails
Transportation
Travel
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
United States of America
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Natural resources
Politics
Science and technology
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Proofs and test pages

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of sample pages and images from the second edition of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Materials in file were produced prior to the second edition's publication, and include accompanying notes by Ben Gadd.
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 85
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 / 85
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Prodced by Corax Press, Ben Gadd
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of sample pages and images from the second edition of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Materials in file were produced prior to the second edition's publication, and include accompanying notes by Ben Gadd.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Wildlife
Animals
Birds
Geology
History
Environment
Natural history
Guiding
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Science scrapbook : astronomy, agriculture, biology, etc.

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook is titled "Science" on front cover, and consists of educational newspaper and magazine clippings pertaining to various subjects including astronomy, weather patterns, science and technology, food production, and human and marine biology. Scrapbook contains a loose Table of Contents inside…
Date Range
1936
[1939 - 1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Newspaper clipping
Published record
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 18
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Date Range
1936
[1939 - 1940]
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Scrapbook is titled "Science" on front cover, and consists of educational newspaper and magazine clippings pertaining to various subjects including astronomy, weather patterns, science and technology, food production, and human and marine biology. Scrapbook contains a loose Table of Contents inside front cover listing subjects addressed in clippings [see "Content Details"].
Name Access
Rudaux, Lucien
Subject Access
Science and technology
Research
Medicine
Geology
Experiment
Environment
Education
Ecology
Commerce and industry
Astronomy
Agriculture
Natural resources
Natural history
Neuroscience
Fish
Geographic Access
France
Canada
Alberta
Ontario
Hamilton
Language
English
Conservation
Scrapbook has been interleaved
Handle with caution due to loose contents
Category
Commerce and industry
Education
Environment
Health services
Natural resources
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on contents of item
Content Details
[Table of Contents] Contents 1939-1940 Other Planets: Artillery in the Skies Other Suns: Uses of different Parts of the Head Synthetic Products: Diamond Iron Salt: Technicolor Television: Man's conquest of the Air: Operations Vitamins: Pasteurization of milk The Five Senses and the Somatic Senses Development of Science; guns etc. Sugar Beets Shortest Day of the Year Sea Fish
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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"Nowt but a Fleein' Thing" : a history of climbing on Scafell

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2016
Author
Phizacklea, Al
Cocker, Mike
Publisher
Lancashire, England : The Fell and Rock Climbing Club of the English Lake District Limited
Call Number
DA P45 N69
  1 website  
Author
Phizacklea, Al
Cocker, Mike
Responsibility
Al Phizacklea and Mike Cocker
Publisher
Lancashire, England : The Fell and Rock Climbing Club of the English Lake District Limited
Published Date
2016
Physical Description
398 p. : illus. (colour)
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Maps
Clubs
History
Rock climbing
Abstract
A magnificently illustrated volume of immense depth (not to mention size!) detailing the history of climbing on the Scafell crags from the earliest exploration to the present day. In 1874 George Seatree and Stanley Martin made the first ascent of North Climb, which was the first time the main face of Scafell had been ascended outside of the obvious gully lines. It was the start of great things on the crags of Scafell. Upon hearing their report of this new route, Will Ritson, landlord of the Huntsman’s Inn, looked at them incredulously, and declared in his usual broad Cumbrian dialect, "Nowt but a fleein’ thing could git up’t crags on’t Wasdale Head side". This book covers the full 200 year history of climbing on the crags of Scafell in both summer and winter conditions, in an extensive and comprehensive manner. Every route on the crag has been noted with the significant ascents being described in detail, and the entire book has been comprehensively illustrated by photographs from archive and newly commissioned work. A significant proportion of the source material has come from recordings made of the pioneers of these climbs that has never been published before. There is also an intricate explanation of the geological features which go to make up these crags as well as new maps and crag diagrams together with notes on conditions, biographies of past climbers and a comprehensive first ascent list that combines both summer and winter climbing for the first time. This book has been produced by members of the Fell and Rock Climbing Club and it is one of the most detailed compilations of rock climbing history to a single mountain crag in Britain. The Fell & Rock Climbing Club is the premier rock climbing and mountaineering club in the English Lake District. The Club was founded in 1906-07 and has been publishing a definitive series of climbing guidebooks to the Lakes since 1922. (from https://www.needlesports.com/49951/products/nowt-but-a-fleein-thing--a-history-of-climbing-on-scafell.aspx)
Contents
Introduction
Early years 1802 - 1914
Middle years 1915 - 1973
Recent years 1974 - 2015
Geology
Crag diagrams
First ascents
Biographies
Accidents
Acknowledgements
ISBN
9780850280593
Accession Number
AC635
Call Number
DA P45 N69
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
URL Notes
Publisher's website
Websites
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University of Lethbridge geological map, colloquium study

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 copies of a geological map produced by Ben Gadd while completing a Colloquium Study program at the University of Lethbridge between 1970 and 1972. Map depicts a small region of the Canadian Rockies. File includes three clear [plastic?] copies; six paper copies; one negative prin…
Date Range
1970-1972
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 21
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Blueprint
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 / B : Education and early writing
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / B / 21
GMD
Map
Blueprint
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1970-1972
Physical Description
12 maps : 79 x 90 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 copies of a geological map produced by Ben Gadd while completing a Colloquium Study program at the University of Lethbridge between 1970 and 1972. Map depicts a small region of the Canadian Rockies. File includes three clear [plastic?] copies; six paper copies; one negative print copy; and two blueprint copies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Geography
Geology
Natural history
Map
Research
Education
University
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Lethbridge
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - request assistance from archival staff
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - request assistance from archival staff
Language
English
Conservation
Material transferred to archival map tube
Related Material
M590/I/B/17 to 20
Category
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides and maps

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / …
Date Range
[ca.1920-2010]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Map
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
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
GMD
Map
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1920-2010]
Physical Description
ca. 274 maps -- ca. 61 travel guides, brochures
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / I / A / v : Index maps, other
Notes
Some materials in sub-series are annotated with notes by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Geography
Geology
Environment
Map
Tourism
Tourist information
Travel
Trails
Roads
Transportation
Natural history
National parks and reserves
Provincial parks and reserves
Government
Sports
Recreation
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Columbia Icefields
United States of America
Colorado
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - some materials are fragile
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some fragile/torn materials stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photograph prints pertaining to the Wasootch Slabs climbing area in Kananaskis Provincial Park. Images were used by Ben Gadd in the creation of interpretive signs.
Date Range
[ca.1979]
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / PA - 91 to 127
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
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 / PA - 91 to 127
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1979]
Physical Description
37 photographs : b&w prints ; 20.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photograph prints pertaining to the Wasootch Slabs climbing area in Kananaskis Provincial Park. Images were used by Ben Gadd in the creation of interpretive signs.
Notes
Some images are annotated with notes by Ben Gadd
Material Details
Photographs previously stored in mailing envelope with stamp dated March 30, 1979, which was sent to Ben Gadd in Calgary. Annotated with note by Ben: "Wasootch Slabs photos + halftones"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Climbing
Recreation
Environment
Tourist information
Research
Geology
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Kananaskis
Language
English
Related Material
M590 / III / D / 42
Corresponding negatives: V810/III/D/NA-37 to 46
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
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 negative photographs pertaining to the Wasootch Slabs climbing area in Kananaskis Provincial Park. Images were used by Ben Gadd in the creation of interpretive signs.
Date Range
[ca.1979]
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NA - 37 to 46
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
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 / NA - 37 to 46
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1979]
Physical Description
20 photographs : 10 b&w negative strips ; 55 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs pertaining to the Wasootch Slabs climbing area in Kananaskis Provincial Park. Images were used by Ben Gadd in the creation of interpretive signs.
Notes
Image V810/III/D/NA-44a depicts Ben Gadd and his wife, Cia Gadd
Material Details
Photographs previously stored in mailing envelope with stamp dated March 30, 1979, which was sent to Ben Gadd in Calgary. Annotated with note by Ben: "Wasootch Slabs photos + halftones"
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Climbing
Recreation
Environment
Tourist information
Research
Geology
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Kananaskis
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Related Material
M590 / III / D / 42
Corresponding prints: V810/III/D/PA-91 to 127
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Jasper National Park geology book project

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs which Ben Gadd contributed to a guidebook titled "Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper" by Dr. Chris Yorath. Images depict scenic views of various mountains, caves, roads and glaciers near Jasper National Park, as well as close-up views of fossils and geological form…
Date Range
[ca.1993-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / B / NA - 1 to 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
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 / NA - 1 to 30
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1993-1995]
Physical Description
107 photographs : 30 col. negative film strips ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs which Ben Gadd contributed to a guidebook titled "Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper" by Dr. Chris Yorath. Images depict scenic views of various mountains, caves, roads and glaciers near Jasper National Park, as well as close-up views of fossils and geological formations. Some images depict unidentified men climbing and posing in front of natural views.
Notes
Photographs in file accompanied by original storage envelope
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Yorath Chris
Subject Access
Geology
Geological formation
Environment
Natural history
Mountains
Climbing
Caves
Glaciers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Related Material
M590 / II / B / 25
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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