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Ancient Alberta edited manuscript

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56009
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one manuscript of a publication titled "In Search of Ancient Alberta" by Barbara Huck and Doug Whiteway, with edits and corrections by Ben and Cia Gadd. File also includes a letter sent to the Gadds from Barbara Huck, thanking them for their help.
Date Range
1997-1998
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 35
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 / 35
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1997-1998
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one manuscript of a publication titled "In Search of Ancient Alberta" by Barbara Huck and Doug Whiteway, with edits and corrections by Ben and Cia Gadd. File also includes a letter sent to the Gadds from Barbara Huck, thanking them for their help.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Natural history
Research
Environment
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Banff Park geology sheet

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56002
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a draft, final copy and related correspondence pertaining to a fact sheet titled "The Geology of Banff National Park", which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada in 1980.
Date Range
1980
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 27
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 / 27
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1980
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a draft, final copy and related correspondence pertaining to a fact sheet titled "The Geology of Banff National Park", which Ben Gadd produced for Parks Canada in 1980.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks
Parks Canada
Government
National parks and reserves
Natural history
Research
Education
Environment
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
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.

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This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content.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

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

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

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

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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Interpretive guiding, 1984 to 1992

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55819
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, correspondence, pamphlets and other textual records pertaining to Ben Gadd's career as an interpretive guide and naturalist in the Canadian Rockies. File includes documents pertaining to Ben's work as an employee of Parks Canada (1984-1987) and as an independent guide (1987 …
Date Range
1984-1992
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 1 to 7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
S61
V810
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / B : Interpretive guiding
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / B / 1 to 7
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1984-1992
Physical Description
14 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, correspondence, pamphlets and other textual records pertaining to Ben Gadd's career as an interpretive guide and naturalist in the Canadian Rockies. File includes documents pertaining to Ben's work as an employee of Parks Canada (1984-1987) and as an independent guide (1987 onwards).
Notes
File folders are arranged chronologically: M590 / III / B / 1 : "Interp. guiding 1987 and earlier" M590 / III / B / 2 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1988] M590 / III / B / 3 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1989] M590 / III / B / 4 and 5 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1990, files 1 and 2] M590 / III / B / 6 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1991] M590 / III / B / 7 : "Interp. guiding, etc." [1992]
Storage Range
File box M590 / III / B / 1 to 7
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Parks Canada
Guides
Guiding
Natural history
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Trail guides
Public Speaking
Education
Employment
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Original titles of folders annotated by Ben Gadd have been preserved - see "Notes"
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Kinney Lake and Robson Corridor signs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56011
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to Ben Gadd's contracted work producing interpretive signs for trails near Kinney Lake and Robson Corridor in Mt. Robson Provincial Park. File includes correspondence between Ben and the Government of British Columbia's Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks; n…
Date Range
1994-1996
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 38
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 / 38
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1994-1996
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of records pertaining to Ben Gadd's contracted work producing interpretive signs for trails near Kinney Lake and Robson Corridor in Mt. Robson Provincial Park. File includes correspondence between Ben and the Government of British Columbia's Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks; notes, sample drafts and corrections; a copy of Explorer newspaper from summer 1994 pertaining to Mount Robson Provincial Park; and other related materials.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Natural history
Research
Environment
Publication
Travel
Trails
Guiding
Government
Provincial parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Whiskers Point Provincial Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Original title used
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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