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1907 Diary [Hector Wheeler]

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Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and s…
Date Range
1907
Reference Code
M546 / 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M546 / V771
Sous-Fonds
M546
Accession Number
2014.8312
Reference Code
M546 / 53
GMD
Diary
Date Range
1907
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 7.5 x 11.8 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and surrounding camps and climbs. Mention of A. O. and Oliver Wheeler August 14. In and out of Calgary and Golden. Camping and climbing in Ptarmigan, Donald Camp, Beaueumouth [?]. Memoranda at back monetary notations for trip expenses. Notations of expenses for 1907 and 1908 trips.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
Name Access
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Wheeler, Hector
Subject Access
Camps
Climbing
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Finances
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Sports and recreation
Record keeping
Travel and Exploration
Weather
Work
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Calgary
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Creator
Wheeler, Hector
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Articles and reviews, first edition

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of articles and published reviews pertaining to the first edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1987-1988
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 12
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 / 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 / 12
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1987-1988
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of articles and published reviews pertaining to the first edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Professional and Personal Life
Newspaper
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
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 author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 89 to 93
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records : 5 volumes ; 14 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Notes
Volumes in file are arranged by date
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Travel
Environment
Geology
Natural history
Wildlife
Conservation
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Creator
Ben Gadd
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Awards and nominations

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and published articles pertaining to the 1995 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, as well as an application form which Ben filled out to submit the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies in the competition. File also includes a certificate given to Ben…
Date Range
1995
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 22
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / 22
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1995
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and published articles pertaining to the 1995 Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival, as well as an application form which Ben filled out to submit the second edition of Handbook of the Canadian Rockies in the competition. File also includes a certificate given to Ben after his book won the "Best Guide Book" award in the same competition, and a letter from Barbara Grinder sent to Ben and Cia Gadd suggesting that they enter the book in the Andy Russell Nature Writers Award competition.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Research
Publication
Professional and Personal Life
Correspondence
Competition
Community events
Wildlife
Natural history
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Band and Travel Photographs [3/3]

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Part Of
Oscar Roe McComb fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs relating to band members and their travels, tours throughout the Waterton Lakes, Banff National Park areas and include views of the foothills nearing Banff, town of Banff, golf course, Banff Springs Hotel, Bow River and boat house, Mt. Rundle, Cascade Mountain, Main Str…
Date Range
[ca.1930-1940]
Reference Code
V187 / PA - 59 to 119
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  97 images  
Part Of
Oscar Roe McComb fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V187
Sous-Fonds
V187
Accession Number
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Reference Code
V187 / PA - 59 to 119
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1930-1940]
Physical Description
61 photographs: prints; b&w, col.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs relating to band members and their travels, tours throughout the Waterton Lakes, Banff National Park areas and include views of the foothills nearing Banff, town of Banff, golf course, Banff Springs Hotel, Bow River and boat house, Mt. Rundle, Cascade Mountain, Main Street of Banff, Cave and Basin, Upper Hot Springs, Bow Falls, Sulphur Mountain Observatory, Hoodoos, Banff Campsites, Banff Zoo, views from Sulphur Mountain, Johnston Canyon and Falls, Sinclair Canyon, Marble Canyon, Lake Louise, Valley of the Ten Peaks, Chateau Lake Louise, Takkakaw Falls in Yoho, the Great Divide monument, Emerald Lake, Kicking Horse River, wildlife, Ozzie and Mae McComb and band members. Images are identified or captioned.
Name Access
McComb, Oscar Roe
McComb, Mae
Subject Access
Activities
Band
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff Zoo
Boats
Camping
Camps
Canoeing
Cave and Basin
Chateau Lake Louise
Golfing
Hiking
Hoodoos
Leisure
Mountains
Music
Musicians
Professional and Personal Life
Public entertainment
Scenery
Travel
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Banff
Bow Falls
Rundle Mountain
Cascade Mountain
Sulphur Mountain
Lake Louise
Johnston Canyon
Moraine Lake
Banff National Park
Emerald Lake
Takkakaw Falls
Yoho National Park
Great Divide
Marble Canyon
Kootenay National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Handbook - illustrations

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Date Range
2004
2007
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 61
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
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
M590 / II / B / 61
GMD
Textual record
Drawing
Responsibility
Illustrations produced by Lonnie Springer, Deke Hammell
Date Range
2004
2007
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records -- 6 illustrations
Scope & Content
File consists of schedules, lists of images and photograph locations, and illustrations by artists Lonnie Springer and Deke Hammell. Materials in file were used in the creation of Ben Gadd's book, "The Canadian Hiker's and Backpacker's Guide".
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Recreation
Hiking
Art
Artist
Research
Photography
Professional and Personal Life
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
V810 / II / B / DF - 3 to 6
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten catalogue cards listing names of individuals with connections to Banff and area. Cards were possibly produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as resource materials to be used at the Archives of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
[1965-1976]
Reference Code
M9 / I / A / 41 to 43
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Sub-Series
M9 / I / A : Archives of the Canadian Rockies records
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
M9 / I / A / 41 to 43
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[1965-1976]
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten catalogue cards listing names of individuals with connections to Banff and area. Cards were possibly produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as resource materials to be used at the Archives of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Materials are arranged alphabetically, with blue separators to mark individual letter sections.
Contents of individual folders: M9 / I / A / 41 : Cards A - G M9 / I / A / 42 : Cards H - O M9 / I / A / 43 : Cards P - Z
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Professional and Personal Life
Research
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Biography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Card catalogues - Banff townsite

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten cataloguing cards pertaining to Banff's townsite layout. Cards are arranged in numerical order by block number; each card contains information pertaining to the history and current status of an individual property lot.
Date Range
[1965-1976]
Reference Code
M9 / I / A / 44
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Sub-Series
M9 / I / A : Archives of the Canadian Rockies records
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
M9 / I / A / 44
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[1965-1976]
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten cataloguing cards pertaining to Banff's townsite layout. Cards are arranged in numerical order by block number; each card contains information pertaining to the history and current status of an individual property lot.
Material Details
Materials were previously stored in an empty oatmeal box with one side removed. Box had black, pink and yellow plaid fabric stapled to the outside.
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Professional and Personal Life
Research
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Townsite development
Buildings
History
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Certificates and awards

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of professional certificates and awards given to Maryalice Harvey Stewart by various institutions which she was involved with. Includes awards from the International Platform Association, Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names, the Town of…
Date Range
1977-2000
Reference Code
M9 / I / B / 22
M9 / I / B / 23 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Government record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Sub-Series
M9 / I / B : Research and other professional records
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
M9 / I / B / 22
M9 / I / B / 23 (O.S.)
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Government record
Date Range
1977-2000
Physical Description
2 cm of textal records -- 1 framed certificate : 27 x 32 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of professional certificates and awards given to Maryalice Harvey Stewart by various institutions which she was involved with. Includes awards from the International Platform Association, Canadian Museums Association, the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names, the Town of Banff, Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Government of Canada.
Notes
M9 / I / B / 22 is located in file box with other textual materials in sub-series M9 / I / B / 23 (Government of Canada award, n.d.) is located in oversize storage
Material Details
One certificate from Town of Banff in M9/I/B/22 is in dark green plastic(?) folder
M9 / I / B / 23 is in wooden frame with glass front
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Professional and Personal Life
Awards
Government
Organizations
Environment
Research
Anniversary
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Ottawa
Access Restrictions
Frame of M9/I/B/23 is loose - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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CFRN Television and CBC interviews

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four VHS tapes with videos pertaining to interviews with Ben Gadd, which were published by CFRN Television and CBC between 1985 and [ca.2000]. Content pertains to Cadomin Cave, Maligne Canyon, and Ben's professional life.
Date Range
1985-1986
[ca.1990-2000]
1993
1995
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NV - 2 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Video
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 / II / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NV - 2 to 5
GMD
Video
Responsibility
Produced by CFRN, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Date Range
1985-1986
[ca.1990-2000]
1993
1995
Physical Description
4 VHS tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of four VHS tapes with videos pertaining to interviews with Ben Gadd, which were published by CFRN Television and CBC between 1985 and [ca.2000]. Content pertains to Cadomin Cave, Maligne Canyon, and Ben's professional life.
Notes
Individual contents in file: V810 / III / / D / NV - 2 : "Cadomin Cave, June 1985 (CFRN TV clip, with Fred Kazakoff + [A?] Watson"; "Maligne Canyon, 23 [February] 86 (CBC clip, with Ted Barrus + Lee MacKenzie)" V810 / III / / D / NV - 3 : "CBC News 6/2/93 6 PM" V810 / III / / D / NV - 4 : "Great Albertans - Ben Gadd" [CFRN Television, October 4, 1995] V810 / III / / D / NV - 5 : "Ben on CBC TV news re: Maligne Canyon Teahouse" [n.d., ca.1990-2000]
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Geology
Research
Natural history
Education
Environment
Biography
Professional and Personal Life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Maligne Canyon
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Education
Environment
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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