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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M57 / V
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Map
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock
Sous-Fonds
M57
Accession Number
2014.8295
2015.8559
Reference Code
M57 / V
GMD
Textual record
Map
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records
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
Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
Notes
Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Biography
Personal and Professional Life
Publication
Research
Geography
Map
Mountaineers
Mountaineering
Skiing
Sports
Recreation
Winter sports
Canadian Mountain Holidays
Helicopter skiing
Tourism
Climbing
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Related Material
S47 / V
V40 / V
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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Jasper Trails Project - trail signage

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56127
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one letter to Ben Gadd from the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society Museum and Archives thanking him for his donation of trail signs from the Jasper Trails Project in 2005; and one page with notes [possibly written by Ben Gadd] pertaining to the previous locations of the trail sig…
Date Range
2005
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 100
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 100
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2005
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one letter to Ben Gadd from the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical Society Museum and Archives thanking him for his donation of trail signs from the Jasper Trails Project in 2005; and one page with notes [possibly written by Ben Gadd] pertaining to the previous locations of the trail signs.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Correspondence
Organization
Trails
Research
Map
Environment
Hiking
Recreation
Museums
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Jasper Trails Project 1997

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one binder containing a report on the 1997 Jasper Trails Project, which was arranged by Ben Gadd and the Friends of Jasper National Park on behalf of Parks Canada. Report includes reference materials, project summaries and printed samples of maps.
Date Range
1997
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 99
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 99
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1997
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (1 volume)
Scope & Content
File consists of one binder containing a report on the 1997 Jasper Trails Project, which was arranged by Ben Gadd and the Friends of Jasper National Park on behalf of Parks Canada. Report includes reference materials, project summaries and printed samples of maps.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Correspondence
Organization
Trails
Research
Map
Environment
Hiking
Recreation
Government
Parks Canada
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Date
1937
Material
plaster; wood
Catalogue Number
105.02.1041
Description
Relief plaster map of Sunshine area. Detailed plaster relief map of Sunshine area, painted,trails, rivers, peaks, etc. indicated. In black lettering near bottom edge: " modelled by C.A. Beil (R) Banff, Alta." in wooden case 9.5 high 1.2 thick. Case painted black, 8.8 x 40.5 board hinged to case, b…
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Title
Sunshine Lodge
Date
1937
Material
plaster; wood
Dimensions
9.5 x 74.2 x 84.0 cm
Description
Relief plaster map of Sunshine area. Detailed plaster relief map of Sunshine area, painted,trails, rivers, peaks, etc. indicated. In black lettering near bottom edge: " modelled by C.A. Beil (R) Banff, Alta." in wooden case 9.5 high 1.2 thick. Case painted black, 8.8 x 40.5 board hinged to case, black lettering on white: "Sunshine Lodge and Ski Terrain. In the Canadian Rockies near Banff - Alberta".
Subject
lodges
Sunshine Village
artists
Charlie Beil
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
105.02.1041
Images
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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two lantern slide photographs of western and eastern Canadian national parks maps.
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 231 and 232
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Map
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 231 and 232
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Map
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Physical Description
2 photographs : lantern slides
Scope & Content
File consists of two lantern slide photographs of western and eastern Canadian national parks maps.
Material Details
Lantern slides are hand-coloured
Subject Access
Map
Geography
National parks and reserves
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Access Restrictions
Fragile - restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Dr. Gerald Wright fonds

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Part Of
Dr. Gerald Wright fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to 3 photograph prints of members of the St. Elias expedition in the Yukon, a large-format black and white print of a mountain range [possibly including St. Elias], 11 typed letters to Wright from W.E. (Smoke) Blanchard dated January-May 1965 discussing the expedition, 2 typed one-pa…
Date Range
1965-1967
Reference Code
M585 / V805
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Organization record
Photograph print
Textual record
Part Of
Dr. Gerald Wright fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M585 / V805
Sous-Fonds
M585
Accession Number
2021.19
Reference Code
M585 / V805
GMD
Organization record
Photograph print
Textual record
Date Range
1965-1967
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (18 pages ; 21.6 x 27.9 cm) ; 4 photographs : b&w and col. ; 29.2 x 21.8 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
Dr. Gerald Wright (1917-2007) grew up in Brecon, South Wales, and studied medicine in Wales and London, England, throughout the 1940s. He served in the British Army in the Royal Army Medical Corps from 1942-1946 in North Africa and Italy. In 1951 Wright moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, due to its close proximity to the Canadian Rockies, where he maintained a general practice as a member of the Hunt Clinic. He went on to serve as Chief of Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital and the Lethbridge Municipal Hospital until his retirement in 1988. Shortly after arriving in Canada he became a member of the Alpine Club of Canada and attended many annual camps, often as camp doctor. He also participated in ACC expeditions to Mount St. Elias (1967, unsuccessful), Mount Alberta (1967, successful as part of the Alberta Team), and Mt. Waddington (1969). He also successfully summited Mt. Robson on his third attempt at the mountain. Wright hiked extensively throughout Nepal, Switzerland, South America, and New Zealand in addtion to the Rockies. He was also a member of the Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and was a founding member of the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition, where he served on the Board of Directors, helping to plan and lead many annual hiking trips.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to 3 photograph prints of members of the St. Elias expedition in the Yukon, a large-format black and white print of a mountain range [possibly including St. Elias], 11 typed letters to Wright from W.E. (Smoke) Blanchard dated January-May 1965 discussing the expedition, 2 typed one-page summaries of the attempt on the mountain [one written by Blanchard and includes a hand-drawn map of the area around the mountain], a Xerox copy of a letter written on University of Oregon Medical School letterhead listing the members of the St. Elias party and recommended medical tests to have completed prior to the expedition, a two-page typed list of gear & equipment, and a hand-written list of expedition members and the University of Oregon Medical School doctor and their contact information.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Wright, Gerald
Blanchard, W.E. (Smoke)
Johnson, Roy
Mock, R.G. (Tex)
Sharp, Dave
Swift, Bob
Subject Access
Activities
Alpine Club of Canada
Camps
Centennial
Climbing
Club
Discovery and exploration
Glaciers
Hiking
Map
Medicine
Membership
Mount St. Elias
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Photography
Records
Record keeping
Scenery
Sports and recreation
Travel and Exploration
Geographic Access
Yukon
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Staples removed from letters and equipment lists
Biographical Source Notes
Memorial card
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Rocky Mountains Park topographical map

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 38 (oversize)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 38 (oversize)
GMD
Map
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Physical Description
1 topographical map : hand col., annotations, on canvas ; 150 x 100 cm
History / Biographical
Rocky Mountains Park was renamed Banff National Park on May 30, 1930 as part of the National Parks Act passed by the Government of Canada.
Scope & Content
File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.
Notes
Context of map mostly unknown. Missing title, date and other identifying information.
Subject Access
Map
Geography
Landscapes
Parks
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Map is difficult to handle due to size and condition. Assistance from archival staff required for physical access
Language
English
Conservation
Use nitrile gloves while handling map
Biographical Source Notes
http://parkscanadahistory.com/publications/national-parks-act-1930.htm
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"

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55808
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
Less detail
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Jasper National Park geology book project

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55814
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, correspondence and invoices pertaining to the creation and publication of a guidebook titled "Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper" by Dr. Chris Yorath and Ben Gadd. Includes correspondence and invoices regarding copyright permissions and payment for the use of 35 original photogr…
Date Range
1993-1995
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
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 / 25
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd and Chris Yorath
Date Range
1993-1995
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, correspondence and invoices pertaining to the creation and publication of a guidebook titled "Of Rocks, Mountains and Jasper" by Dr. Chris Yorath and Ben Gadd. Includes correspondence and invoices regarding copyright permissions and payment for the use of 35 original photographs by Ben Gadd; drafts of maps and illustrations used in the book; and other related content.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Yorath, Chris
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Geology
Geography
Map
National parks and reserves
Natural history
Environment
Finances
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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